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United States
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In the United States, embalming and open-casket funerals are common practices for preparing the deceased for viewing.
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Egypt
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Embalmment in ancient Egypt preserves bodies for the afterlife as a religious practice.
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Tibet
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Tibetans do not traditionally practice embalming due to religious beliefs about body sanctity, but instead practice sky burial.
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Ancient civilizations
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Embalming was an ancient practice dating back to ancient Egypt, used extensively to preserve bodies for the afterlife.
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Zoroastrian culture
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In Zoroastrian culture, embalming is not practiced, and the body is left for vultures and elements to dispose of.
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