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Review
. 2025 Apr;74(310):36-38.
doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2025.03.028. Epub 2025 Apr 17.

[Care for the deceased]

[Article in French]
Laurence Mardel  1 , Sandrine Braud  2
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[Care for the deceased]

[Article in French]
Laurence Mardel et al. Rev Infirm. 2025 Apr.

Abstract

Funeral cleansing is both a rite and a form of care. Carried out with great respect, it is a special time when listening to loved ones is essential. It is the final step in the process.

Keywords: accompagnement; accompaniment; death; décès; funeral grooming; respect; toilette mortuaire.

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