^Seriously? That is just weird.
Oh, just checked it in context. Makes a *little* more sense now. Before, it's hinting at bloodguilt and a xian's responsibility not to infect anyone. After, it talks about blood. mmkay.
But anyway, they never taught you can't touch or kiss a corpse. Maybe they're saying it now, in the specific situation of Ebola and the like, but it's never been a global thing with them.
Embalming is "cleaning and dressing" a corpse:
Scripturally, then, there is no need for concern if local requirements mandate that the body be embalmed or family members desire that this take place. [wt library]
Another lie. When I was 'in', the lying really bothered me. I wonder why it doesn't bother them enough to leave.