embalm

Example Sentences

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Scott was employed at Arkansas Central Mortuary Services, where part of her job was to transport, cremate and embalm remains.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2023

It is used to embalm dead bodies and to make perfume, incense and medicine.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2023

However, Full Circle, and doulas across the country, do not embalm or handle human remains.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2022

Why had there been a seeming rush to embalm the body, without an autopsy?

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021

Someone had to embalm her before Mollie saw her.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann