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Do People Actually Need to See the Body for Closure?
45:05 - 50:14 (05:09)
The question arises whether people actually need to see the body for closure, or is it just a funeral industry hustle, but according to a survey in a British medical journal, it is found that people who decided to see the body and those who did not, both made the right decision, so it all comes to trust your gut and know what's right for you.
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The quantity of embalming solution used on a body depends on the weight and type of the deceased.
45:05 - 46:18 (01:13)
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The quantity of embalming solution used on a body depends on the weight and type of the deceased. The high formaldehyde index in the abdominal cavity is used to combat bacterial growth that causes rapid decomposition from the gut.
ChapterDo People Actually Need to See the Body for Closure?
EpisodeHow Embalming Works
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The question of whether or not someone needs to see their loved ones' body to have closure is hotly debated.
46:18 - 50:14 (03:56)
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The question of whether or not someone needs to see their loved ones' body to have closure is hotly debated. While some people believe it's a necessary part of the grieving process, others think it's simply a funeral industry tactic.