Embalmer (Noun)
Meaning
A mortician who treats corpses with preservatives.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The embalmer carefully prepared the deceased for viewing by the family, ensuring a natural appearance was maintained.
- As an apprentice to a skilled embalmer, she learned the intricacies of preserving the body and restoring a lifelike appearance.
- The funeral home employed a licensed embalmer to handle the preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation.
- After completing mortuary school, he began working as an embalmer at a local funeral home, where he honed his skills in cosmetic restoration.
- The experienced embalmer took great care in preparing the body for the traditional viewing ceremony, adhering to the family's cultural customs.