Jeanie and Carmen discuss funeral practices, including embalming, of the Victorian era. Not only do they look at the actual science of some processes, but they look at the social science aspects as well.
https://case.edu/ech/articles/f/funeral-homes-and-funeral-practices
https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2022/09/evolution-of-american-funerary-customs-and-laws/
https://pixabay.com/photos/coffin-skeleton-foot-six-humor-623540/