Jessica Mitford in behind the Formaldehyde Curtian, spoke on the subject of embalming as well as any other process that prepares the deceased for the funeral service. Her intended audience was anyone intereted or curious about the process of embalming and/or preparation of the body before it is put into it's casket. The purpose of this story was to explain what is not commonly talked about or questioned. She discribes the setting as well as who is involved in embalming and what to do to acheieve the desired life like look as well as what is best to do for each individual as everyone is not the same. As an example she used the charater Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones is injected with many different types of chemicals to assist with any ordor is discoloration. His cheeks and gums were sewed in ways that affected his expression so he would have a satified relaxed look. It was also explained how high or low the body should be in the casket to avoid the giving the illusion that the body is lying in a box. Though this is not a topic I would have chosen to read on my own, I found that it was quite intresting and informative, thus making it a strangely enjoyable read.
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