History

Mummification is one of the ealiest forms of embalming as it involes the removal or organs ro prevent decay. 

In medieval Europe, embalming was mainly used for royalty or nobles, often using alcohol and spices as a preservative. 

The Civil War in the US created a demand for bodily preservation as many soldiers would need to be transported across a long distance for a long time. 

This was when substances like arsenic and formaldehyde were first used as an embalming technique. 

Many indigenous societies around the globe practice forms of embalming from decades ago to and present day by using substances like honey, resin, and tree sap. 

Some cultures have created their own embalming practices by using plants and essential oils to preserve bodies.