embalm
Example Sentences
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They claim that Risher breached the contract with the family by failing to professionally embalm Ramos’ remains and treat the body with the dignity and care required by California law.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Funeral directors are unable to embalm or treat the deceased in their care until a death is registered.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
Scott was employed at Arkansas Central Mortuary Services, where part of her job was to transport, cremate and embalm remains.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2023
“I had no desire to embalm or freeze artists who were still alive and making work.”
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022
Someone had to embalm her before Mollie saw her.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing embalm
Ancient Egypt - Introductory
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