New York Post

Will Pope Francis be embalmed? Here’s what will happen to his body after the funeral

In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his successor. However, many people are wondering about a more burning ...
Yahoo

Pope Pius XII's 'Alternative' Embalming Led to a Grotesque Sight — and Smell — for Horrified Mourners in 1958

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bettmann/getty; INTERCONTINENTALE/AFP via Getty Pope Pius XII (left), Pope Pius XII being laid to rest at funeral in 1958 ...
Los Angeles Times

As family said their final farewell, what they saw in the casket was ‘grotesque,’ suit says

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The widow and two children of a South Gate man allege that a Montebello funeral home brutally botched their loved ...
Press-Telegram

Montebello mortuary sued over alleged ‘grotesque’ embalming

Relatives of a man who died of heart problems are suing a Montebello mortuary, saying they were “horrified” that the embalming was done so poorly that liquid was oozing from the decedent’s face during ...