Embalming: Principles and Legal Aspects

Embalming  is  the  art  and  science  of  preserving  human  or  animal  remains  by  treating  them  (in  its  modern  form  with   chemicals) to forestall decomposition. The intention is usually to make the deceased suitable for public or private viewing as   part of the funeral ceremony, or keep them preserved for medical purposes in an anatomical laboratory. The three goals of   embalming are sanitization, presentation, and preservation, with restoration being an important additional factor in some   instances. This book aims to give the background knowledge which would assist the practitioner in the legal aspects,   methods and fundamentals of embalming. The text of the book is simple and lucid to understand. Illustrations and diagrams   of the book guide the reader, which are of particular importance in this field of study. The present book is aimed to create a combined  collection  of  study  material  for  professionals,  researchers  and  students  to  understand  outcome  of  recent researches of this field. It is a contribution of the renowned and internationally established experts. Readers will find this book very interesting.