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

Mr. Carriaga addressed him sternly: “Did you embalm Josh Billings?”

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck