Ancient civilizations approached passing differently. While today’s embalmers use just enough preservative for a dignified farewell, the Egyptians went all in. For them, passing to the afterlife ...

Today, more and more people are ditching the traditional funeral options in favour of more modern, eco-friendly techniques.

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to analyze the composition of scents given off by mummies ...

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Have you ever wondered how roads are built? From highways to small streets, the process of road construction has evolved over the years to become more efficient, eco-friendly, and durable. In this ...

Advanced safety-instrumented system features minimize complexity, downtime and costs Chemical process plants must be vigilant when it comes to preventing accidents that have the potential to harm ...

In nearly 40 years as a funeral director and embalmer, I’ve been asked more times than I can count, “What exactly is embalming, and how do you do it?” Most people have heard of it, but very few ...