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How long are bodys preserved after enbalming?

How long are bodys preserved after enbalming?

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Answer #1

the human body does breakdown after enbalming, however depending on how thorough the undertaker has drained and cleand the body, and the special chemicals used [ each one has their own recipies, a closer guarded secret ] that the body can last dozens of years before any serious decay can even be seen, the skin is the most noticeable change after embalming

Answer #2

Well, it can be up to 2-3 years or more depending on how much fluid was injected into the body and what type of chemicalse wer used to embalm the body.

Answer #3

Well, it can be up to 2-3 years or more depending on how much fluid was injected into the body and what type of chemicals were used to embalm the body.

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