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Family sues mortuary over ‘grotesque’ embalming ruined funeral
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Read our Privacy noticeA Southern California mortuary is facing a lawsuit from the family of a man who alleges his embalming was so poorly executed that liquid oozed from his face during a viewing.
The distressing incident, which the family describes as "grotesque," has led to claims of negligence and emotional distress against Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service.
The family had contracted Risher for funeral and mortuary services, including embalming and body preparation, at a cost of approximately $4,130.
( AFP via Getty Images )A representative from the Mexican funeral home reportedly stated that the embalming performed by Risher was of "terrible quality."