I hope by answering them here, it will speed up your quest for this knowledge. If you still have a question, please e-mail it to us, and we will be glad to answer it. A- This has got to be the most often asked question we receive, and the most lengthy to answer due to all the factors that go in to determine it. We must understand that embalming is only a temporary hindrance to decomposition.
Decomposition is a natural and scientific process that begins immediately after death.
Logically, it would make sense that if we can stop these two elements from coming in contact with the remains, then we can stop decomposition from taking place. Skill and thoroughness of the embalmer . As in any other profession, shortcuts and inferior materials will make for a shoddy job. If the funeral director takes pride in his work, then he will do a more thorough embalming using only the highest quality materials available to him. In summary, this question is almost impossible to give a definite answer, but I hope the answer gives you further insight as to how and why these factors can determine the length of time a remains will last after death.