A person whose profession is to prepare dead bodies for burial or viewing by cleaning, treating, and often cosmetically restoring them.
From embalm + -er (agent noun suffix), creating the occupational title for someone who performs embalming.
Modern embalmers undergo 2+ years of specialized training and must be licensed in most countries—they're skilled at restoration techniques that make the deceased look peaceful and natural for family viewing, which is a deeply important ritual in many cultures.
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