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300-year-old mummy well-preserved due to rare embalming method

The 300-year-old mummified body of a vicar has been "exceptionally well preserved" - thanks to a never-before-seen embalming method. The mummy - known locally as "The Air-Dried Priest" - was embalmed ...

In Japan, embalming becomes more common as relatives desire final opportunity to see loved ones

Despite the surge in demand for embalming, there is a shortage of practicing embalmers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
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Liam Payne’s Body Transferred for Embalming, Date Reportedly Set for Return to London

Liam Payne’s body is being prepared for transfer back to his native United Kingdom from Argentina. A source confirmed to Us Weekly that Payne’s remains would be transferred to the British Cemetery in ...
Digital Journal

Embalming and make-up: Pope’s body prepared for lying-in-state

The late pope's remains will be on display for three days in Saint Peter's Basilica - Copyright VATICAN MEDIA/AFP Handout The late pope's remains will be on display ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Burlington funeral home, employee fined in embalming case

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) -- A Burlington funeral home and one of its employees have been fined by the state for embalming a body before getting the family's permission. The Iowa Board of Mortuary Science ...
Killeen Daily Herald

300-year-old mummy well-preserved due to rare embalming method

The 300-year-old mummified body of a vicar has been "exceptionally well preserved" - thanks to a never-before-seen embalming method.