Vintage Embalmers Headrest

Once found in the preparation rooms of funeral homes, this vintage embalming headrest was manufactured by the Undertakers Supply Company of Chicago and crafted from a hard, durable rubber designed to securely support the head and neck during the embalming process. A fascinating piece of early mortuary practice, its functional design and honest wear tell the story of a time when funeral preparation was carried out with specialized tools built to endure decades of use.