EMBALMINGand Cosmetology

Thanatoesthetics

Mortuary cosmetology deals with the care and aesthetics of the deceased.
Funeral practice with ancient traditions, the aesthetic preparation and care of the body, express the consideration for the value of the life of the loved one.

Techniques and gestures to restore dignity and respect to the deceased after death:

• Disinfection and Cleaning of the body
  are the first fundamental step in the work of the funeral cosmetologist and the embalmer
• Reconstruction
  to eliminate or attenuate wounds resulting from violent deaths, accidents or illness
• Application of creams, Make-up and Hairdressing
  are the camouflage operations to give a healthy appearance and attenuate signs and imperfections
• Dressing
  a careful presentation requires maximum attention to details also in the final phase of dressing the deceased, with clothes given by the family or by providing a choice of garments for the deceased

The presentation of the body with a dignified appearance, as when he was alive, helps to preserve a peaceful memory of the deceased, alleviating family members' and friends' pain for loss, thus facilitating the acceptance of the passing and the mourning process.

Embalming

Thanatopraxy is the corpse treatment technique used to slow down the decomposition of the body by injecting conservative fluids.