Definitions
Thanatology-the study of death and dying, especially in their psychological and social aspects.
Embalming-the second oldest profession in the world. A sanitary, cosmetic, and preservative process through which the body is prepared for internment.
Post-mortem services-services occurring after death.
Coroner's office-investigates causes of death.
Autopsy-human remains examined for evidence of causes of death.
Post-mortem surgeon-repairs human remains in an attempt to return the remains to as natural a state as possible.
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