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Instead of preparing the body with chemicals, morticians will store it in a fridge that keeps the body at two degrees Celsius. However, like embalming, it's important to remember that this merely slows the decomposition process – it doesn't stop it. A refrigerated body will last three to four weeks.

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You may find it surprising that less than 80% of funeral homes in the U.S. are privately owned by families, individuals or small chains. Even more surprising is that more than 20% of all funeral homes in the country are owned by large corporations.

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Stage 4: Skeletonisation. Occurs: There's no set point in the decomposition process where skeletonisation occurs. Usually, though, this happens after the 50-year mark (so yes, the human decomposition process is a pretty lengthy one).

As the skin loosens, it also separates from the toe and fingernails of the body. As the body continues to decompose, the body starts to give out a reddish-black hue, leaving it looking unrecognizable from the living being that it once was.

Casket. A casket is often the most expensive item that factors into the average funeral cost.

As with any business, owning a funeral home can be profitable, provided you practice good business habits. Death care is also considered a recession-proof profession, as funeral home spending remains relatively constant even during times of economic downturn.

Ronald Reagan – $400 million

His casket was laid in the U.S Capitol for two days, and over 200,000 mourners came to pay their respects. The public funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral before a private burial in California. Reagan's funeral lasted a full 7 days. But that's not why it was so expensive.

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How much does the average funeral cost? The median cost of a funeral is $8,300, according to a recent study conducted by the National Funeral Directors Association. The median cost of a funeral with cremation comes in at $6,280.

According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), in 2021, the expected rate of cremation was 57.5% while they projected the burial rate to be 36.6%. Just over six decades ago, the cremation rate was less than 4%.

Though she was no longer a member of the royal family (following her divorce from then-Prince Charles in 1996), she received a ceremonial funeral that was attended by 2,000 people and watched by over 2 billion people worldwide.

Arguably the most memorable funeral in recent history is the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. The September 1997 ceremony is believed to have cost up to £5 million with approximately 1 million attendees. It's one of the most watched funerals ever, with an estimated 2.5 billion viewers worldwide.

1. Alexander the Great- $600 millionThis ancient Macedon king who presided over the largest empire in the world from the Ionian Sea to the Himalayas enjoyed the most expensive funeral till date. He passed away in 323 BC and was placed in Gold Casket and transported in a gold carriage pulled by 60 horses.

A body presents little threat to public health in the first day following the death. However, after 24 hours the body will need some level of embalming. A mortuary will be able to preserve the body for approximately a week. Regardless of the embalming, decomposition will begin after one week.

Slowing down the natural processes of deterioration is generally a priority for people who want to care for their dead themselves, as this will enable the body to remain at home for a longer period without problems – up to several days is easily possible if the body is quickly cooled and then kept at a cool temperature ...

For those who are embalmed and buried in a coffin, five to 10 years is a more typical decomposition timeline, he said. At that point, the tissue is gone and only bones remain. The quality of the embalming job also plays a role, Wescott said.

Generally, most decedents are available for release within two to three days. However, there are times when the release may be delayed for various reasons beyond our control.