In the 1920's it was the goal of many funeral directors to make the corpse look as though it were alive.True

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This is true. The funeral industry in the 1920s and earlier placed a strong emphasis on making the corpse look "natural" and "lifelike" through the use of makeup, hairstyling, and clothing. This approach was believed to comfort the bereaved and to help them accept the reality of death.

In the 1920's It Was the Goal of Many Funeral