This selection is taken from a book talking about the practices of morgues and funeral homes. Author Jessica Mitford brings to light the process of embalming. Embalming is taking all of the natural fluids out of a dead person and replacing them with a preserving fluid. After doing so organs, limbs, and other features are replaced to make the body look as presentable as possible. I think the process of embalming is a little ridiculous. I fully understand a family wanting the body of their loved one to look its best. I can especially understand it if their loved one died in a gruesome way such as decapitation. However, replacing fingers or limbs that were lost before death should not be replaced. Replacing them or adding features is just desecrating
