Summary Of The Embalming Of Mr Jones
The Embalming of Mr. Jones: Jessica Mitford's Perpective
Embalming is one of the most frequently used techniques used on the deceased. However, not everyone knows how gruesome and inhumane the process really is. Jessica Mitford wrote an article specifically on the Embalming process called, " The Embalming of Mr. Jones." In the article she is very discriptive about what is happening.
She begins by explaining how expensive embalming is and how ignorant people are about the issue. She goes on saying how embalming used to be done in the home of the deceased and how there was almost always a witness for the procedure. Also, how now the procedure takes place in the morgue being prepped. Then, states that nowadays people are often discouraged and persuaded not to be present during the embalming of their loved ones. She then suggests that perhaps it is because if they found out, they might rethink they're decision of wanting this service. …show more content…
The more they wait, the harder it becomes. They have greater chances of running into complications if they don't begin as soon as possible. They first begin by draining out all the blood from body, to later put the embalming fluid in through the arteries. She then states the various choices of embalming fluid and their purpose. Such as, Flextone which is used to produce a "mild, flexible rigidity."
Later, Mitford states the next steps. Which include the sewing of the mouth, the insertion of the trocar (long, hollow tube jabbed into the abdomen), and the sewing of the hole. Although, the body has been embaled that doesn't mean that the process is done. After, the embalming the body needs to be restored. They do this because the corpse must be presentable for viewing. The embalmer, must do anything to make it look appropriate. If there is any body part or parts missing, a false substitute could and will be
Embalming is one of the most frequently used techniques used on the deceased. However, not everyone knows how gruesome and inhumane the process really is. Jessica Mitford wrote an article specifically on the Embalming process called, " The Embalming of Mr. Jones." In the article she is very discriptive about what is happening.
She begins by explaining how expensive embalming is and how ignorant people are about the issue. She goes on saying how embalming used to be done in the home of the deceased and how there was almost always a witness for the procedure. Also, how now the procedure takes place in the morgue being prepped. Then, states that nowadays people are often discouraged and persuaded not to be present during the embalming of their loved ones. She then suggests that perhaps it is because if they found out, they might rethink they're decision of wanting this service. …show more content…
The more they wait, the harder it becomes. They have greater chances of running into complications if they don't begin as soon as possible. They first begin by draining out all the blood from body, to later put the embalming fluid in through the arteries. She then states the various choices of embalming fluid and their purpose. Such as, Flextone which is used to produce a "mild, flexible rigidity."
Later, Mitford states the next steps. Which include the sewing of the mouth, the insertion of the trocar (long, hollow tube jabbed into the abdomen), and the sewing of the hole. Although, the body has been embaled that doesn't mean that the process is done. After, the embalming the body needs to be restored. They do this because the corpse must be presentable for viewing. The embalmer, must do anything to make it look appropriate. If there is any body part or parts missing, a false substitute could and will be