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embalming

VERB

preserve, immortalize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mummify

STRONG

anoint cherish consecrate conserve enshrine freeze prepare process store treasure wrap

WEAK

lay out

Antonyms

STRONG

neglect squander use waste

Example Sentences

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The widow and two children of Santos Ramos have sued Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service, alleging that the Montebello-based funeral home botched Ramos’ embalming and deprived the family of a meaningful final farewell.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Instead, it reflects a complex blend of substances used during embalming, along with preserved fabrics and materials wrapped around the body.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Funeral homes charge for embalming, caskets, vaults and funeral services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

They found odours relating to the break-down of animal fats used in the embalming process, which could indicate the body is beginning to decompose.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

“Mine used to be the embalming room, I think.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson