Embalming is a process used to PRESERVE the body of a deceased person. It involves draining the body of fluids and replacing them with a preservative solution, such as formaldehyde. The body is then wrapped in bandages and sometimes mummified. Embalming is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years, and is still used today in some cultures. The crossword solutions for the term EMBALM are PRESERVE (8 letters) and MUMMIFY (7 letters).