How To Preserve Body Before Burial Or Cremation
For everyone, it is a
very hard time to face the death of any loved one. Everybody has emotions which
are often beyond control. When a person is in an emotionally unstable state, he
can't make thoughtful decisions or keep things organized while following the
rituals.
All cultures have some
rituals to follow after the demise of a person. Sometimes, for some reason, you
have to delay the burial. In this situation, you have to preserve the body of
the deceased.
Why Do You Need To Preserve The Body?
If the body will be
buried or cremated within 24 to 48 hours then there is no need for
preservation. However, sometimes you can’t do that. The reasons can vary. In
such situations, preservation becomes the most important part of the Singapore funeral preparation.
The dead body can be
preserved by using the two methods including embalming and refrigeration.
Almost all funeral homes provide these services to their clients.
What is
Embalming?
Embalming is the art
of science that is used to protect the body from damage for a long time. There
is no need for embalming if burial or cremation takes place within 48 hours of
the death. It is also useful if there is a need to preserve the body in an
anatomical laboratory for any medical purpose.
Features
Of Embalming
- In this process, bodily fluids
such as blood are replaced with embalming fluid.
- Embalming allows you to
preserve the body even for more than a week.
- Embalming costs more than
refrigeration.
- If there is an arrangement for
a wake then embalming is required.
What is
Refrigeration?
Refrigeration is used
to keep heat away from the body to preserve it for up to one week or more. It
is helpful in delaying decomposition as the body is kept at a temperature below
40°F. It can be done with the help of ice, dry ice or gel packs.
Features Of Refrigeration
- Refrigeration preserves the
body with the help of controlled temperature.
- It is available at a low cost
in comparison to embalming.
- The body can be preserved for
one week or more.
Conclusion
In the end, we can say
that if your funeral home goes for a wake or there is any other reason to delay
burial or cremation, then preservation is a must before making other
arrangements for Singapore funeral preparation. If the body is
not preserved then it can cause a big problem for the family or funeral
home.
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