embalm

verb3

1. •
   To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

   • And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. — 1611
2. •
   (figurative) To preserve.

   • It is very curious to observe how the idea of revenge, inspired by an Egyptian who lived before the time of Christ, is thus, as it were, embalmed in an English family name. — 1886
3. •
   To perfume or add fragrance to something.