1 Load the coconut flakes into the blender or food processor. 2  Add a pinch of salt. 3  Turn the machine on. 4  If using a blender like a Vitamix, you may want to use the tamper to push the flakes down.
Modern embalming is most often performed to ensure a better presentation of the deceased for viewing by friends and relatives. A successful viewing of the body is considered to be helpful in the grieving process.
There is relatively little need to see the body to accept the reality of death. In fact, according to a 1990 study commissioned by the funeral industry, 32% of those interviewed found the viewing experience an unpleasant one for a variety of reasons.