I believe in some ways contemporary mortuary practices are similar to those of ancient Egypt’s. For example, we still embalm the body of the deceased. We do not embalm the body the same way as they used to, but the procedure remains similar. Another similarity is the closed casket. We place the body in a closed casket just as the Egyptians did when a loved one passes. Egyptians were known for placing objects in the tomb. They would place a whole range of different items with their loved ones. Today, some people choose to place particular items in the casket, which held very significant value to the person who has passed. There are many different ways we attempt to immortalize loved ones. For example, some people will make scholarships in memory
