Embalming
Embalming services
from Brisbane’s most professional
funeral provider
When is embalming necessary?
Embalming is the process of preserving a deceased body to delay decomposition, often for viewing prior to a funeral or to repatriate the body to another country. The procedure involves the use of chemicals, usually formaldehyde-based solutions, to disinfect and preserve the body.
Why embalming may be needed:
Preservation:
Embalming slows down the natural decomposition process, keeping the body in a more presentable and intact state for longer. This is important for viewings that take place at home, for those who need time to make funeral arrangements, for families that wish for their loved one to be buried in a vault or mausoleum, or to allow repatriation to take place.
Hygiene:
The chemicals used in embalming disinfect the body, making it safer for those handling them and for the family members who wish to see their loved one before the Funeral Service.
Appearance:
Embalming helps restore a natural, peaceful appearance, which can provide comfort to grieving families by allowing them to say goodbye to their loved one in a dignified way.
Scientific or Educational Purposes: In some cases, embalming is done for medical, forensic, or educational reasons, such as preserving bodies for research or anatomical studies.
Embalming isn't always necessary or required.
It's generally a choice made based on cemetery requirements, cultural practices,
the time between death and burial, international stipulations or personal preferences.
For general funeral services of either burial or cremation, embalming is not necessary and, if suggested in certain circumstances, may be a waste of money. To discuss if embalming is required for your loved one, please Contact our team for more information.
Again, please note that embalming is sometimes necessary for hygiene or if the final resting-place
is in an above ground vault or mausoleum . It is also required if the deceased is to be transported by air
out of Australia.
If embalming is required, we have modern facilities
and experienced professionals who will carry
out this procedure.