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Embalming in the Middle Ages

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show Oil of Rosemary Oil of Lavender  
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What chemicals were used in Embalming in the Middle Ages?   show
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show It was considered a mutilation of God's creation, it was only done for funerary purposes for the wealthy or royal.  
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Who performed embalmings in the Middle Ages?   show
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First Step in Middle Ages embalming   show
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show Clean the cavities left by removed organs. Clean with water, alcohol and sweet smelling substances.  
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show The cavities were filled with spices and chemicals, and cotton to help dry out the body and assist with the odor.  
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Fourth Step in Middle Ages embalming   show
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Who were the Medical Embalmers?   show
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show He was considered the Father of Embalming.  
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show He discovered the circulation of the blood, in 1625.  
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show He developed a method of embalming without evisceration.  
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Who was Dr. Anton Von Leeuwenhoek?   show
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What did the Barber Surgeons contribute?   show
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show Incisions were made in the arms & thighs, for blood to flow. The body was washed, spices & powders were stuffed in the incisions, then areas were sewn up. Body was anointed with oils, spices & wrapped in linen, then placed in a coffin with sweet herbs.  
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What was the Reformation?   show
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What were Feudal Funerals?   show
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show It referred to people who 'undertook' a job, and had no association with funerals.  
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What did the term 'Undertaker' mean in 16th century?   show
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show The first noted use of the term 'Undertaker' to describe a Funeral Director was in 1698.  
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Why did Tradesmen Undertakers become necessary?   show
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What were Friendly Societies?   show
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show A civil servent in England, he researched sanitary conditions of Great Britain. Published a report on the interments within cities and towns. Brought regulations to cemeteries and sanitary practices with the dead.  
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What was Sanitary Reform?   show
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