Embalmer
(noun)
- A person who prepares dead bodies for burial or cremation by treating them to delay decomposition and preserve the body for viewing.
- A professional who preserves the dead for burial.
Origin:
From the french word "embaumement", which means "the act of embalming".
Examples:
- The embalmer was experienced and meticulous in his work.
- The embalmer was called in to prepare the body for the funeral.
- The embalmer worked to restore the appearance of the deceased as much as possible.
- The embalmer's job was to make sure that the body looked as lifelike as possible.
- The embalmer had a great deal of respect for the dead and treated each body with the utmost care.