Answer: embalms

AnswerCrossword Clue
EMBALMS

Mummifies

EMBALMS

Preserves, in a way

EMBALMS

Mummifies, maybe

EMBALMS
Prepares for a long rest
EMBALMS
Prepares for burial
EMBALMSPreserves
EMBALMSMummifies, e.g.
EMBALMSPreserves, in the end
EMBALMSPrepares for the pyramid
EMBALMSMummifies, say