[header] How to embalm [title] Make sure the body is face up. [step] If the body is front-side down, gravity will pull the blood down to the lowest parts of the body, particularly the face. This can discolor and bloat the facial features, making it more difficult to create a life-like appearance for the viewing. 
[title] Remove any clothing that the person is wearing. [step] You will need to see the skin for signs that embalming is working, so the body will remain uncovered throughout the procedure.