Why are dead bodies embalmed?

Why are dead bodies embalmed?

The common practice of embalming has one purpose: it slows the decomposition of a dead body so that a funeral can be delayed for several days and cosmetic work can be done on the corpse. Despite the appearances it creates, it is a violent process, and the corpses still decompose. Mar 4, 2019

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