Embalming Is Not Needed Before Cremation

By Mark Sunshine | January 21, 2023 |

Picture of multiple types of cartoon organs in a glass jar with embalming fluid.

No, It Is Not! Embalming is not needed before cremation. What Is Embalming? Embalming is a method of preserving a dead body with chemicals. During embalming, the embalmer flushes out the blood and replaces it with a chemical solution to prevent decay and the spread of disease. Embalming also changes the appearance of the body…