How did the practice of resurrectionism decline?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Resurrectionist
Resurrectionism, the practice of body snatching for medical research, declined in the 19th century due to several factors. Increased legal penalties for grave robbing, the establishment of anatomy schools with ethical sourcing of cadavers, and public outrage over the practice led to its decline. Additionally, advancements in medical science reduced the reliance on illicitly obtained bodies for study.