The Embalming Of Mr Jones Analysis

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Accepting the death of a loved is never easy to handle. We mourn over them during and after their passing. People have different ways of respecting the body once it is dead. Embalming is the most common way corpses are disposed. In my opinion, I believe it is one of the best ways to deal with a deceased person. It gives the family of the loved one closure, peace, and sanity to the situation. In the ancient times in Egypt, mummification was the most common way to dispose of a corpse. This was done by removal of all organs, including the brain, then stuffing the body, and lastly, wrapping it in linens. Over time, people became wiser and thought of other ways to dispose a dead body. In the essay “The Embalming of Mr. Jones” author…show more content…
In my culture, people like to remember their loved one the way they were. This means for the corpse to look alive just as the person did when they were living. Basically, it provides closure for most people. They want to say their goodbyes to their loved ones while the cadaver looks appropriate. If the corpse was in its decomposing stage while in a viewing at a funeral, then it might be a bit frightening to the eyes for some people. If unpreserved, it’s not suitable to present to others. In Mitford’s essay she states this line: “Mr. Jones is reposing in the preparation room – to be readied to bid the world farewell. (Mitford, 4)” Her statement gives the meaning for why the body is being embalmed. Simply meaning that Mr. Jones corpse lies in the operation room for embalming, as he is being prepared to be presented in front of his loved ones for a viewing to say their goodbyes. This is primarily the reason for embalming. Embalming is commonly needed in order to see the deceased by the living for a final look. Some individual’s opinions may be that embalming shows weakness for those who want it done to their loved ones. I object their opinion. I don’t see it as them being weak, I see it as the person wanting to see their loved one as how they last saw them. For example, a person died from multiple stabbings and slashes with a double edged

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