What Happens to Prosthetics and Implants After Their Owners Die?

In a funeral setting, the body is picked up by a provider and sheltered (refrigerated) until funeral arrangements are made. The remaining stages of decomposition occur when a body is buried or left unsheltered. However, funeral practices such as embalming slow this process for a short period of time, usually up to a week or so. Embalming is a chemical form of preservation that stalls decomposition, making the body suitable for funeral viewings or ceremonies.