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.
1 The body is usually cremated in a simple container, rather than an expensive casket.  There is no viewing, visitation, or wake before the cremation, which eliminates the need for embalming or other body preparations.