1 Load the coconut flakes into the blender or food processor. 2  Add a pinch of salt. 3  Turn the machine on. 4  If using a blender like a Vitamix, you may want to use the tamper to push the flakes down.
Modern embalming is most often performed to ensure a better presentation of the deceased for viewing by friends and relatives. A successful viewing of the body is considered to be helpful in the grieving process.
Many funeral homes have a policy requiring embalming if the body is to be publicly viewed, but this is not required by law in most states. Ask if the funeral home offers private family viewing without embalming. If some form of preservation is a practical necessity, ask the funeral home if refrigeration is available.