noun
- the act or process of treating a dead body with preservative substances to prevent decay
Usage: also called embalming; commonly used in funeral practices
Examples
- The embalmment of the pharaoh was a sacred ritual in ancient Egypt.
- Modern embalmment uses chemical solutions to preserve the body for viewing.
- The funeral director explained the embalmment process to the grieving family.
- Embalmment allows families more time to arrange funeral services.
- Ancient civilizations developed sophisticated embalmment techniques.