Embalming is vital in the funeral industry, but this practitioner is worried the art is dying out

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Embalming has been around for centuries and is still used today, but some are concerned the art of preserving bodies is dying out in South Australia.

"It's such a fascinating world," Ms Edwards said.

Deanne Edwards said she had experienced the impact of a lack of embalmers in South Australia firsthand. “There is not a shortage of people interested in wanting to do the course … we would have two or three enquiries a week," Mr Warren said. He said some students may be required to complete up to 50 embalmed bodies with their mentor before they are allowed to work by themselves.

 

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No pun intended 😂

It’s an outdated practice to preserve the bodies of whose who died during WWI so the bodies wouldn’t start decomposing before their burial in their home countries. There is a great book called “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Caitlin Doughty a mortician herself that explains.

Why is it vital? Does it help the dead?

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