"I was insistent on embalming my grandmother and my father, and I was fortunate to be able to embalm others I knew. I found it comforting since I'm a damned good embalmer and restorative artist ... there were many private things said and tears shed." - Thomas C., Quora
"Personally, I always wanted the person dressed just in case. ... If the family refused, I would wash the body, set the features...wrap the body in a clean white sheet ... if anyone did look, there would be something nice to see."
"Upset may be the wrong word. But most of us do share a bond over what we experience. ... it's an occupation often misunderstood, yet so crucial in its role for grieving families."
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