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Hi m south indian.how do we keep dead bodies preserved for a week like now in case of mandela?
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More than one way: The usual process for preserving a corpse is by embalming. Preservative fluid is injected into the body that retards decay that would occur otherwise. Refrigeration may be use to preserve the body. For public display an un-emblalmed body may be placed on large blocks of dry ice.
Answered 12/11/2013
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