I've often heard that embalming is expensive & completely unnecessary if the funeral is closed casket. So, why do so many people get it done? I heard that it provides "dignity" to the deceased, but isn't it worse being injected full of chemicals than just naturally rotting?
Also, speaking of open caskets, what's the usual appeal there? Why does it give some people closure? I've never been to an open casket funeral, & the idea creeps me out. Even when my grandmother died, I stayed by her side, but couldn't bring myself to look at her body once she actually passed.
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I've often heard that embalming is expensive & completely unnecessary if the funeral is closed casket. So, why do so many people get it done? I heard that it provides "dignity" to the deceased, but isn't it worse being injected full of chemicals than just naturally rotting?
Also, speaking of open caskets, what's the usual appeal there? Why does it give some people closure? I've never been to an open casket funeral, & the idea creeps me out. Even when my grandmother died, I stayed by her side, but couldn't bring myself to look at her body once she actually passed.
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