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The chartered cable ship CS Mackay-Bennett departed Halifax on April 17, 1912, equipped with 125 coffins and embalming chemicals for only 70 bodies—a gross miscalculation. Upon reaching the debris field, they recovered 337 victims. Maritime health regulations dictated only embalmed bodies could be brought to port. Facing impossible numbers, the crew, under orders, prioritized embalming first-class passengers. Their identification was deemed legally urgent to settle vast estates and wills. In sta

Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at the embalming process with a short video series. Over the next few days, I’ll take you into the prep room to give you a closer look at what we do. We’ve put together three videos - here’s the first one. Every embalming is different and is tailored to the specific needs of the individual based on factors such as their condition & cause of death. The techniques used, the chemical formulations selected, and the overall approach vary with each case to ensure t