What is Embalming?
Embalming is a process that involves the replacement of the natural fluids in the body. This is carried out by the injection of a sanitizing and disinfecting solution into the arterial system.
Why Embalm?
Modern embalming is we believe, necessary for three reasons:
- Protection: - by this we mean the protection of all who come into contact with the deceased. Primarily family & friends if they visit their loved one in the Chapel of Rest, also staff at the funeral company. Protection comes from the embalming process by way of the fact that the body is hygienically treated and this kills bacteria and viruses, therefore greatly reducing the risk of cross infection.
- Presentation: - the Funeral Director will always lay out the deceased looking as presentable as possible to give families and friends visiting their loved one the best possible lasting final memory and to help with the grieving process. Embalming greatly improves the look of the deceased helping the Funeral Director to provide the best possible presentation.
- Preservation: - long term preservation of the deceased is not generally required as the time between death and the funeral is usually only a few days. Embalming helps to maintain the deceased in as good a condition as possible during this period. Therefore, if family members are visiting their loved one prior to the funeral, then embalming will help reduce the risk of cross infection and make the experience for the families as pleasant as possible during these difficult circumstances.
Why AARDBalm?
AARDBalm is a safe non-toxic, non flammable alternative to traditional forms of embalming fluid.
AARDBalm is a natural, organic, biodegradable fluid that poses no threat to either human life or the environment.
AARDBalm still provides protection from cross infection as it is proven to kill bacteria and viruses. It also postpones decomposition long enough to cover the time between death and the funeral.
We also believe that AARDBalm provides a better presentation of the deceased as unlike formaldehyde the tissues do not become firm and plasticised and therefore are more representative of the deceased in life.
Unfortunately most of us, at least once in our life will lose a loved one and find ourselves having to make the arrangements for their funeral.
When talking through the arrangements with your Funeral Director please do not be afraid to discuss your requirements with regards to embalming and if this process is to take place remember you now have a choice for embalming between a traditional toxic chemical method and AARDBalm the natural, organic, non-toxic, safe and environmentally responsible alternative.