Embalming is a process involving medical procedures where the body is preserved and the natural decay process is slowed. This process usually takes between three to six hours but is necessary when an open casket home viewing is planned for as part of the funeral. Many cultural rituals require the deceased to lay in state, unrefrigerated with the family for a few days prior to the final funeral service. This is only made possible through embalming. It is also required by law when international repatriations (flying a loved one to their homeland) takes place.
We are qualified embalmers and take care of the entire process from start to finish. This gives families confidence that their loved one is being taken care of with respect and dignity by trained professionals.
The three key objectives of embalming are to: