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.  


 Different Methods For Preserving The Body
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. 
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  • Embalming allows you to preserve the body even for more than a week.   
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  • Embalming costs more than refrigeration. 
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  • If there is an arrangement for a wake then embalming is required.
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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.
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  • It is available at a low cost in comparison to embalming.
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  • The body can be preserved for one week or more.
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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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