The life and death of Tutankhamun have intrigued researchers ever since the treasure trove of the boy king's tomb was first discovered in 1922 -- and a fresh examination of the famous pharaoh’s ...

ROME – With the passing of Pope John Paul II (search), a Rome family expected a call from the Vatican to embalm his body. The tradition, carried down from father to son, has for decades fallen to the ...

Before the Civil War, embalming was performed mainly to preserve the body for the purpose of medical studies. There were no specific guidelines for the embalmer. Embalming was performed by those with ...

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 ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, there's been a great deal of interest in popes of the past as members of the Catholic Church prepare for a new leader. Following a series of ...

BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) - The Adams County coroner's office admits it confused two dead bodies and accidentally sent the body of a man to a mortuary where it was embalmed against the family's wishes.

In most parts of the world, embalming a body is rare, and in some cultures it is forbidden or frowned on. But in this country, embalming has largely become a routine part of the rituals of death. In a ...

Pope Francis, the first Pope from Latin America, has died today at the age of 88. While the Catholic Church's highest authorities will soon gather to elect his successor, the Vatican currently has a ...

They pried open the back door after hours. A malfunctioning alarm system allowed burglars to steal a box of embalming fluid from the Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Home in North Tyler. "As to why ...