Lincoln's embalmment

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In the Netherlands, embalming of corpses is only permitted in exceptional cases. This is in contrast with thanatopraxy (where the body is preserved for only up to 10 days), which may be used in the Netherlands on each deceased. Embalming is allowed in the Netherlands for members of the Royal Family, on deceased who are transferred abroad and on deceased who donate their body to science. When embalmed, the embalmer uses a higher percentage of formalin. In thanatopraxy the component formalin is very low (0.5%).The rest of the embalming fluid consists of coloring agents, salts and other minerals in a given composition.