An ancient Egyptian papyrus version of “Mummification for Dummies” has been revealed by a Danish Egyptologist as the oldest how-to guide yet found. The detailed instructions on the circa ...

For millennia, humans have used different methods to preserve the deceased, from Egyptian mummification to modern embalming. While embalming is common in the United States, there is growing interest ...

As the Catholic Church convenes its highest authorities to replace the late Pope Francis, the preservation of his body remains an immediate concern. Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday aged 88, ...

An Embalmer and Postmortem Reconstruction Specialist has opened up about his mindset towards the 'fear of death' and what he wants for his body.

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to analyze the composition of scents given off by mummies ...

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In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his successor. However, many people are wondering about a more burning ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, there's been a great deal of interest in popes of the past as members of the Catholic Church prepare for a new leader. Following a series of ...

Several Austin-area funeral home embalmers say it's common practice to pour human blood from corpses down the drain, a procedure that Austin Water officials admit they were unaware was occurring and ...