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.
The Mummification Process. The ancient Egyptians developed a sophisticated method to preserve a dead body for the afterlife: mummification. First, the internal organs were removed and all moisture from the body was eliminated. Next, the body was wrapped with long strips of linen, and then covered with a large linen cloth.