Embalming

What is embalming?

Embalming is a process which slows down the natural biological processes.

Main objectives for embalming

The three main objectives for embalming are:

Presentation:
To restore a more peaceful appearance

Preservation: 
To delay the process of nature

Sanitation: 
To minimise the possibility of infection to family, Funeral Director and general public.

Respecting your wishes

We offer and recommend the procedure if you wish to visit your loved one in the Chapel of Rest. 

The procedure is not compulsory and if for your own reasons you do not wish for embalming to be carried out, we will respect your wishes and discuss alternative arrangements with you.

Some religions, notably, Jehovah, Judaism and Islam do not allow embalming and in these cases, we will discuss alternative arrangements with the family.

If you have any questions or concerns about the embalming procedure please do not hesitate to discuss these with
the funeral arranger.