concept   embalming
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, embalming and open-casket funerals are common practices for preparing the deceased for viewing.

8 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 embalming United States Common practice for preparing the deceased for viewing at funerals and preserving the body for an extended period 1
2 embalming United States Embalm the deceased as part of the funeral preparation process to preserve the body and delay decomposition. 1
3 embalming United States Common practice for preparing the deceased for viewing at funerals or wakes. 1
4 human remains United States Cremation is a common and accepted practice for handling human remains 1
5 human remains United States Burial in cemeteries is a common practice for human remains 1
6 human remains United States Embalming and open-casket funerals are common practices for viewing human remains 1
7 human remains United States Donating human remains for medical research and education is accepted 1
8 human remains United States Euthanasia and assisted suicide can lead to discussions about the handling of human remains 1