What happened to people that weren't mummies?

People who were not mummified in ancient Egypt typically faced burial in simpler graves or were cremated, depending on their social status and the beliefs of their families. Commoners, for instance, were often buried in shallow graves in the desert, where the dry conditions helped preserve their remains naturally. The practice of mummification was reserved mainly for the elite and wealthy, who could afford the elaborate rituals and materials needed for preservation. Those who weren't mummified generally did not receive the same level of attention in terms of afterlife beliefs and rituals.