America's First Cremation Was WILD

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  • @mortua_conjuga
    @mortua_conjuga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2688

    "slathered in herbs and spices" dude was seasoned before being cooked.

    • @MsSimplyFlyy
      @MsSimplyFlyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      😂😂😂😂

    • @jaybee9269
      @jaybee9269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Always the best way!

    • @butterfly-sky
      @butterfly-sky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Red Barrons pizza 🍕

    • @eminakostic3406
      @eminakostic3406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      11 herbs and spices?

    • @hederabennett8521
      @hederabennett8521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      The stereotype of white people not using seasonings does NOT extend to our dead

  • @invaderpopz
    @invaderpopz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3109

    the people who disliked are all 150 year old anti-cremation reporters

    • @invaderpopz
      @invaderpopz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      omg I cant believe you hearted my comment thank you! I'm a HUGE fan of you and the channel and what you do!

    • @lornaduwn
      @lornaduwn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Or maybe they just think that poor, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian or even white people should be eligible for her scholarship.

    • @jodysales2362
      @jodysales2362 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha

    • @NZKiwi87
      @NZKiwi87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@lornaduwn huh?

    • @cherrybrown8486
      @cherrybrown8486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@lornaduwn Hey those sorts of scholarships do exist. Also this comment wasn’t about that? Just like the scholarship, sometimes things aren’t about certain things and that’s ok. Sometimes a comment isn’t about a scholarship. Sometimes a scholarship isn’t about certain people.

  • @Kittie28
    @Kittie28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2921

    Cait....this was such a missed opportunity to call America' First Cremation a HOT MESS

  • @Nick_Lewis
    @Nick_Lewis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2247

    “I’m churning butter... that should be obvious” I was like “why is Caitlin rowing a boat.” 😂

    • @Rowancat11
      @Rowancat11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      I was going with Charon and the river Styx, myself. ^^

    • @AlvarodeAlmeidaSantos
      @AlvarodeAlmeidaSantos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Same here Nick. I was certain she was rowing.

    • @TheMonstercreator1
      @TheMonstercreator1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Thought she was churning the body after not knowing what to do with it tbh

    • @bestbi3587
      @bestbi3587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I thought she was stirring a cauldron

    • @wyndhamcoffman8961
      @wyndhamcoffman8961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I thought she was sweeping the floor in an old timy manner.

  • @molasismusic224
    @molasismusic224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3039

    "Cleanliness is next to Godliness, is next to classism, is next to racism.." OOH CAITLIN WITH THE PIPING HOT TEA! This is why we love you.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I broke my feet today because I kicked my computer because someone commented that my videos are bad! I hate unjustified criticism. Please wish me a speedy recovery, dear mola

    • @raibug3180
      @raibug3180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      piping cold embalming fluid

    • @PeterParker-hn8iz
      @PeterParker-hn8iz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

      @Andreas Glad “There’s no such thing as racism! I should know - I’m racist.” Thanks Andreas.

    • @alliahrivera9184
      @alliahrivera9184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      @Andreas Glad yes ofcourse. Races who were enslaved for hundreds even thousands of years deserved it because they are "different". And yes of course they deserved to be treated differently because they did absolutely nothing wrong and was just born into that race. PERFECT!

    • @ExcludedShadow
      @ExcludedShadow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @Andreas Glad so every person with the same skin color is exactly the same and does the same things as one another. I see. So, one person “dumps” their family, everyone does! Your logic is as stupid as it gets. Please go back to 3rd grade where you left off.

  • @allisonfitzmaurice6948
    @allisonfitzmaurice6948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +813

    Sometimes when I’m driving I see electronic marquees for funeral homes stating “$1200 for cremation” and I think
    *”Oh no, no, no, Caitlin taught me better than that”*

    • @jasonshirrillmusic
      @jasonshirrillmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      hopefully my body will go to the body farm in Virginia so student's can learn about my decomposition? But I'll be dead so who knows? I won't.

    • @Witchy-Wonderland
      @Witchy-Wonderland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I haven't watched her long enough to know.. Teach me better 😊

    • @allisonfitzmaurice6948
      @allisonfitzmaurice6948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@Witchy-Wonderland I’ll try to find a good video of hers, but direct cremation (no frills) shouldn’t be more than $900.

    • @allisonfitzmaurice6948
      @allisonfitzmaurice6948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@Witchy-Wonderland th-cam.com/video/MzrTl3kYHBE/w-d-xo.html here she gives a figure of $800-1200 but when I did a search of cremation costs in my city, $1200 was far too much considering some places charge $800

    • @CheshireCad
      @CheshireCad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Y'all are severely overpaying. If you watch the video, Caitlin clearly sets the baseline price at $7.04.

  • @AHam-lq9fq
    @AHam-lq9fq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2654

    I love how you always mercilessly photoshop your face onto anything. I love it

    • @ADMusic1999
      @ADMusic1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I just want to say....
      Don't throw away your shot!

    • @JulesJukes
      @JulesJukes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@ADMusic1999 or cheat on your wife

    • @JSJSpeaks
      @JSJSpeaks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Yes! Agreed wholeheartedly! I think that she should print out a picture book with all of the graphics that have graced our screens over the years, it would be the best coffee table book of all time. Not sure how to bring up death planning with your loved ones? Put it out when they come over! Or a "Guide to The Good Death" as told through the medium of graphics and the lens of gentle humor, that can be used as a conversation guide and workbook! Next publication, please!!!

    • @arthurvanessen5390
      @arthurvanessen5390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Or rather her iconic hair style

    • @elliediringer3821
      @elliediringer3821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesss

  • @therichlife8657
    @therichlife8657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    She’s such a good story teller.
    I could listen to her stories for hours.

    • @Jason.cbr1000rr
      @Jason.cbr1000rr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol yes she is and adds great humor and entertainment to it too! How old are you btw chick? Im curious cos i csnt figure your age and i like to figure ppls and and normally guess it right.. ok im guessing 27? Thanks chick.

    • @yourstepdad7285
      @yourstepdad7285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@Jason.cbr1000rr this is such a creepy
      Comment

    • @parkchimmin7913
      @parkchimmin7913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Jason.cbr1000rr That’s suspicions-

    • @user-ut4tk4ph5z
      @user-ut4tk4ph5z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Jason.cbr1000rr
      Average discord mod

    • @naomistarr2099
      @naomistarr2099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yourstepdad7285 i⁸7⁷88 a bit ⁸⁸ it would

  • @hurricanefrid
    @hurricanefrid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +976

    Caitlin: "Coke-fired, coke like the by-product of coal that burns hotter, not cocaine."
    Me, a 27 year old with the naivety of a child: "Yeah, let's pretend I thought of cocaine and not Coca Cola.."

    • @novakiara6150
      @novakiara6150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Exactly this but I'm 16

    • @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967
      @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      There are officially 3 things called coke. Coca Cola, cocaine, and the byproduct of coal that burns hotter.
      Edit: I am so tired I just misread 'hotter' as 'butter'

    • @aimeek2858
      @aimeek2858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @markiangooley
      @markiangooley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Things go better with coke...

    • @urban_gse_
      @urban_gse_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol me too bro

  • @mall0wfluff
    @mall0wfluff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    Okay so I was telling my dad how a TH-camr made me consider being a mortician and he said “you mean that lady with the bangs?” I was shook 😳 like how did my dad end up here too

    • @quietone748
      @quietone748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Dad has good taste!

    • @marnieenglish9400
      @marnieenglish9400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What are bangs?

    • @ThunderStruck15
      @ThunderStruck15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Marnie English the short hair above her eyes. I think Europeans call it fringe?

    • @AHam-lq9fq
      @AHam-lq9fq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I mean...they are iconic bangs if you ask me.

  • @Lunareon
    @Lunareon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    Names: legendary
    Corpse: iconic
    Furnace: lit

    • @jackreeder215
      @jackreeder215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Hotel: Trivago

    • @jasonflay8818
      @jasonflay8818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I want a shirt with Rev. Octavius B. Frothingham in sunglasses with that printed around the photo.

    • @fourever2ne1
      @fourever2ne1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It took me a minute to get it lol

    • @fourever2ne1
      @fourever2ne1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jasonflay8818 dude that’s a really good shirt idea lol

  • @seleuf
    @seleuf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    "I'm churning butter, btw. That should be obvious."
    Lady, I thought you were rowing down the river styx. xD

  • @kevinagreer
    @kevinagreer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4112

    Caitlin really is that cool aunt that everyone wants.

    • @jennasalgado665
      @jennasalgado665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      Lol I'd just be happy if she was my friend

    • @papermario3982
      @papermario3982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@jennasalgado665 Saaaame!

    • @alitlweird
      @alitlweird 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      ... and we all now have. ❤️
      Caitlin Doughty is a National Treasure.

    • @lilyflare2
      @lilyflare2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Funny you say that, 'cause she reminds me of my real aunt.

    • @SaintAlessa
      @SaintAlessa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      She’s awesome ✌🏽

  • @KarlaRei
    @KarlaRei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1074

    _"They just wouldn't stop dying."_
    So selfish.

    • @tttm99
      @tttm99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Humans are selfish indeed.
      Speaking of... Have you seen Dave?
      I'm worried he's trying to jeopardize the mission...

    • @thematrix496
      @thematrix496 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tttm99 🤣

    • @fledermaus8694
      @fledermaus8694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The AUDACITY

    • @waswestkan
      @waswestkan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reminds me of a yarn, where, a theif, thought cremains, was cocaine.and sold it to a biker ganf.. Suffice to say when the theft, should up in the local new, thing didn't end well for the teif.. One would think the bikers, would have, noticed, they where getting pleasure, than again. it's just a yarn.. Where land is getting scarce, cremation , should be come. the norm; or start planting bodies, in a vertical position. Not seen. in the newspaper; the native off to the side, shaking their heads, at, the white people, making the simple. difficult.

  • @Pruett51212
    @Pruett51212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    "Easy, breezy, beautiful Cremated Girl" I died laughing

    • @sonyaleksander2327
      @sonyaleksander2327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too... LMAO 😂😂😂

    • @chankrstic533
      @chankrstic533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I lost my mind at that 😂😂

    • @charliem.1368
      @charliem.1368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ...but did you get cremated afterwards? lol

  • @PandaGialla93
    @PandaGialla93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    "Cut the guy some slack, he doesn't believe in water" BEST LINE EVER

  • @abracadaverous
    @abracadaverous 4 ปีที่แล้ว +875

    I've lost a number of organs over the years, and medical waste is incinerated.
    Therefore, I've already been partially cremated. OMG

    • @IJustWantToUseMyName
      @IJustWantToUseMyName 4 ปีที่แล้ว +200

      It’s like you’re on a payment plan of five easy cremations with one gigantic balloon payment at the end.

    • @withazcooper1464
      @withazcooper1464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      Partially Cremated would be a great band name

    • @censusgary
      @censusgary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Hmm, I guess that explains where my appendix is now.
      I actually asked if I could have it back after the operation (so I could keep it in a jar), but the hospital said no.

    • @lilitharam44
      @lilitharam44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Same here, guess my gallbladder has been cremated. I would have kept it in a jar, if I'd had the option. It was mine, after all.

    • @carmendelcastillo7724
      @carmendelcastillo7724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@IJustWantToUseMyName that is hilarious!

  • @maylahobson7508
    @maylahobson7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    I actually live in the town where LeMoyne crematory is located!! Dr. LeMoyne's house still stands and is open for visiting. They just refurbished the crematory as well and opened it last weekend for a tour and spooky stories!

    • @AskAMortician
      @AskAMortician  4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

      I can't tell you how much we wished we could have traveled and filmed this on site!

    • @adamestes5227
      @adamestes5227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@AskAMortician perhaps you could go a follow-up video in the future.

    • @godlesslippillow
      @godlesslippillow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@adamestes5227 Future respectful Post Pandemic Death Tour????

    • @adamestes5227
      @adamestes5227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@godlesslippillow That sounds like a great idea. I’d totally watch that.

    • @mirjanbouma
      @mirjanbouma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm in favour of a revisit with on location after the plague has ended!

  • @oriole8789
    @oriole8789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1489

    I am truly sorry for this, but I heard the first sentence as: "This video is sponsored by The Great Corpses Plus". My brain obviously has expectations for this channel.

  • @nsierra2297
    @nsierra2297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    I like the fact you mention Colonel Henry Alcock’s interest in cremation as a means to prevent vampires. This makes more sense after watching your video on New England vampires. I love how your lessons connect!

  • @loranddeka
    @loranddeka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1363

    Caitlin is like "Nobody is getting into the spirit of the season this year like they used to. Well I'll just have to make them dammit." Happy Halloween everyone

    • @mandala314
      @mandala314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Happy Halloween!

    • @WarHawk-
      @WarHawk- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mandala314 - Happy Halloween!

    • @cherishbittle5883
      @cherishbittle5883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain

    • @TheBadJuJu666
      @TheBadJuJu666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Happy Halloween!!

    • @stephanieanne2352
      @stephanieanne2352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🎃Happy 👻 Halloween!!!

  • @loisreese2692
    @loisreese2692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +602

    My very best high school friend (Hindu) died a few years ago, and her husband hit the button on the crematorium. I took her Mom out of the room to make it easier on her. She was not embalmed but treated with many spices, and she looked beautiful. Just wanted to share.

  • @sarablaira22
    @sarablaira22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    what Caitlin said: "caused by miasma"
    what I heard: "caused by my asthma"

  • @raeorion
    @raeorion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    I would really love it you could interview some indigenous people about their death and burial traditions! I feel like with all of the talk of "Indiana Burial Grounds" there are a lot of miscommunications and the indigenous people of the Americas have some really beautiful death traditions 💕

    • @kevinfox500
      @kevinfox500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I second that!

    • @emirparkreiner7801
      @emirparkreiner7801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah that would be genuinely interesting

    • @visassess8607
      @visassess8607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes those classic Indiana burial grounds lmao

    • @raeorion
      @raeorion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@LittleLouieLagazza SEE, omg I want to know it all now! 😱🖤

    • @Scarshadow666
      @Scarshadow666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ^ Definitely this!
      It'd probably have to involve extensive research because each tribe probably had different variations in how they handled their dead and their culture around mortality.

  • @madame_milky
    @madame_milky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1769

    PLEASE make merch with “EASY, BREEZY, BEAUTIFUL, CREMATED GIRL” because ID BUY ONE IN EVERY COLOR SISSS

  • @fiona8230
    @fiona8230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +867

    Listen, Caitlin, we need to know how they turned bodies into stone! You can't just say they did that and pulverize the bodies into a fine powder without explaining how they did it! I am so intrigued right now!

    • @StoriesbyIrish
      @StoriesbyIrish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I know I've seen a video with her discussing this. I can't find it though lol It might not have been on her channel though.

    • @kris4247
      @kris4247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      The earliest attraction in the united kingdom was a cave that once you left an item in the water for a while it became encased in " Stone " I think limestone covered the items over time ... Maybe the same kinda theory

    • @amberkat8147
      @amberkat8147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      they might not have actually had a working theory on how to do that.

    • @StoriesbyIrish
      @StoriesbyIrish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Found that video here
      th-cam.com/video/-P4WWXWWUg8/w-d-xo.html

    • @sheepwithfern4325
      @sheepwithfern4325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think it’s just a dry-age… just instead of cow’s carcass, it’s a corpse. Delightful

  • @katconley9702
    @katconley9702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    Missed opportunity to title this “America’s First Cremation was a Hot Mess” 😂😂

    • @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967
      @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Even better,
      "America's first cremation was a WILD, HOT MESS"

    • @anelisamorgan8590
      @anelisamorgan8590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *YES!! AGREED!*

    • @ariannaharley11
      @ariannaharley11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice copied comment the original is right above yours lol

    • @katconley9702
      @katconley9702 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ariannaharley11 lol honey if I had seen that comment first I wouldn’t have posted it chill out ahaha 🤭😂😂

  • @novice5895
    @novice5895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It’s not surprising that I’ve never heard of Henrietta Duterte, but her story is intriguing, especially for the time. Thank you Caitlin, for exposing this phenomenal business woman to the Deathling masses. As a black woman, I enjoy learning about outstanding ppl that haven’t been spotlighted before. I will be making a donation. You’re the best!💗

  • @ILoveBeingLoud
    @ILoveBeingLoud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    If that crematoriums slogan isn’t “trailblazing for 150 years” I quit

    • @DibIrken
      @DibIrken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      "Making flaming hot bods for 150 years. Trust us. It's lit!"

  • @rickkinki4624
    @rickkinki4624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    My younger brother died from a motorcycle accident in October. His ashes were divided among a number of small urns, which were passed around to everybody who was close to him.
    I'm planning on spreading his ashes in Boot Hill, in nearby Tombstone, Arizona. Our older brother intends to spread the ashes over our parents' graves in Cayucos, California, while his wife and kids are going to spread him along the Oregon coast.
    Well, that's my brother all over! Love you Tim, and I'll miss you forever.

    • @mikki3961
      @mikki3961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Sincere condolences on the loss of your brother.

    • @lyn3483
      @lyn3483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sounds like a great idea 🙌🙌🙌

    • @bumblebee560
      @bumblebee560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I'm so sorry for your loss. 💙

    • @AprilBytheBay
      @AprilBytheBay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Boot Hill is a great place! Letting him catch some cold ones with the outlaws, sheriffs, and pretty cool prostitutes doesn’t sound too bad. A man who died traveling, traveling all around. ❤️

    • @rickkinki4624
      @rickkinki4624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@AprilBytheBay When I'm gone, my survivors will be instructed to spread my ashes at Boot Hill!
      But not for a very long time, at least another 30 years!
      Thanks for all the great responses!

  • @sethg6157
    @sethg6157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    "cut the guy some slack he didn't believe in water" lol

  • @mady6929
    @mady6929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    Oh my goodness, when you said they lost the body in a baggage cart
    I imagined a train conductor and other workers just walking around the train checking under chairs and between carts
    Until eventually someone lifts a bag in a pile of luggage, and reveals de palms face and he was buried under the luggage
    And they’re like, WE FOUND HIM! 😂

  • @CassandraBankson
    @CassandraBankson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    #29 on trending!!

    • @caelestisnox7045
      @caelestisnox7045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A nice update 11 hours later, right now this is #28 on trending

    • @diegoaguilera4363
      @diegoaguilera4363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      OMG HI CASSANDRA, OMG WHY AM I FREAKING OUT, TWO QUEENS MEETING SKSJSJXHYSYHWHSYSYUXJDKSKSK

    • @DdFirebolt
      @DdFirebolt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to see you here @Cassandra Bankson!!

    • @juliusnepos6013
      @juliusnepos6013 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woah

  • @kristyhughes3146
    @kristyhughes3146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    Question: how do you turn bodies into stone?
    Also, I think you need to have a T-shirt that says: Cremation: for a vampire free future.

    • @mandala314
      @mandala314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely!

    • @lu7702
      @lu7702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That would make for an amazing shirt.

    • @IJustWantToUseMyName
      @IJustWantToUseMyName 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The corpse has to look directly into the eyes of Medusa to be turned into stone. It’s relatively quick once you get the corpse to focus their eyes, but the waiting list would be too long for this to have been practical.

    • @MsBTmom
      @MsBTmom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I would defiantly buy that shirt!

    • @SYH653
      @SYH653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@MsBTmom Who's forcing you to NOT buy this shirt? Deathlings want to know!

  • @TheBeautyAndTheBrave
    @TheBeautyAndTheBrave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    When I stumbled across your channel three years ago (because I’m interested in mortuary science) I knew I came across something special. Even down to the way you include your sponsorships are creative and unique. I’ve always been interested in the subject as I mentioned but I get a bit discouraged from time to time because I feel like there’s no job market for me, or how will I successfully accomplish such a goal. After watching your video to the end as I always do, I was so shocked to hear about your donations and scholarships towards African American women who are interested in the study! Not only that, but with Baltimore County Community College! I screamed! And quickly burst into tears! I live in Baltimore County and I’m still very much interested in mortuary science. This has given me hope and faith that I can achieve my dream. This is so amazing! Even if I don’t go through with it I know someone will and that too makes me so happy! Thank you soooooooooo much!!!! This has truly made my day!

    • @tessat338
      @tessat338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You GO FOR IT, Maryland Sister!!! Let us know when you're ready to put out your shingle!

  • @vidblogger12
    @vidblogger12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I don’t know why, but out of everything, “Sizzler crematory and grill” at 7:06 made me laugh the hardest.

  • @Daniellelp921
    @Daniellelp921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    Caitlin is the BEST story teller!! “People would just not stop dying!” LMAO

    • @bobbiejofuller6626
      @bobbiejofuller6626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love how she looks into the camera and not like others who look like they are reading something.

    • @BluePi1313
      @BluePi1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didnt think I cared too much for the history and science of dead people, but she's really good at keeping me engaged to the point where I wanna learn more.

    • @bobbiellison4315
      @bobbiellison4315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BluePi1313 yes I also don't entirely agree on the "science" but this left me with more questions. Anyway she is entertaining ! lol

  • @jbeard801
    @jbeard801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Caitlin is soooo awesome. She and this channel got me through a really tough time of my life. I found her in early 2018 and then was diagnosed with brain cancer in October and my father died of metastatic lung cancer 2 weeks before Christmas. Caitlin's frank and candid talk about death helped me immensely to deal with the funeral industry in the wake of my father's death and I was able to make sure that his wishes that he not be mutilated or embalmed before cremation werefollowed. We shaved him in his death bed and sat with him all day talking to him and sharing stories. The only thing the funeral home did was to dress and wrap him for his viewing the next day. Never would had pulled that off without knowing what to say and ask per Caitlin. She also helped me be okay with the idea of my own mortality in the face of my cancer diagnosis. Long story short, she has saved my life! I love Caitlin now and forever!

    • @MWSfan18
      @MWSfan18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How are you now?

  • @mndldvs1
    @mndldvs1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I just adore Caitlin's impressions, especially the valley girl. Only Caitlin could make mortality hilarious without being crude x

  • @PetThePeeves
    @PetThePeeves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    As a fellow deep voices gal (though mine is not as magnificent as yours…because I teach middle school I actively pitch it higher because it seems to be off putting to them) I very much admire your elocution and confidence.
    Mine gets progressively lower the more tired (obviously) I get, but also the more angry. That’s another reason I pitch higher as a teacher. When it drops, they know they picked the wrong one today. I actually have to practice when it’s time for school to start back! It’s bothered my mother my entire life but I love it.

    • @alienvomitsex
      @alienvomitsex ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Teachers have my utmost respect. That shit is tough. I love my deep voice and the fact that men are put off by it, tbh. It's always pretty funny when people throw their insecurity in your face without realizing it

  • @jimc587
    @jimc587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'm in my 60s, fighting my second type of cancer, and had a stroke. If I had such a nice and funny Mortician in my small village as you are, I wouldn't fight the inevitable so hard! Love your channel not just for the pleasant demeanor and lovely smile and humor, but you are very informative and entertaining. I'll keep watching, as long as I can anyway!

    • @starscreamofvos
      @starscreamofvos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Animal products cause cancer. There's still a chance you can win by switching to a plant-based diet. I suggest watching and learning from leading experts such as Dr Greger and Dr Barnard, and reject the lies from the most cruel, destructive industry in the world.
      www.nutritionfacts.org
      www.pcrm.org
      Please, look into it!

  • @PsRohrbaugh
    @PsRohrbaugh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    16:50 this is essentially the reason my mom wanted cremation: "You know me - I've always been a fastidious person. Slowly rotting away in a dark coffin doesn't seem like me."

  • @saana5996
    @saana5996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Ok could someone write Caitlyn's Wikipedia page with the description "principally famous as a future corpse"?

    • @tttm99
      @tttm99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think you've found yourself a job 😉😂

    • @elenaderoet4926
      @elenaderoet4926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I went ahead and did it. if I get in trouble.... well, it's still accurate- and I stand by my edit.

    • @Grumplebumple
      @Grumplebumple 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@elenaderoet4926 not all heroes wear capes

  • @equalivent_auxiliumchina3286
    @equalivent_auxiliumchina3286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Is it just me or does anyone else REALLY enjoy Caitlin’s lessons too… She explains everything so understandable for even ppl like me to understand and I can’t stop laughing, she puts in so much ‘sick’ humor (the one I personally love)!
    Keep up the good work, Caitlin. I❤️U

  • @Greywolfgrafix
    @Greywolfgrafix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    As Mark Twain supposedly said once..."I didn't attend the funeral, but I wrote a nice letter saying I approved of it".... lol

  • @krisbailey7160
    @krisbailey7160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    The 1800’s were “lit”..Flying mystery meat, crazy cremation drama, guys named The Reverend...I think we’ve only scratched the surface here.

    • @nyotauhura7412
      @nyotauhura7412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kind of makes 2020 look less nuts....until you consider that the crazy of the Victorian era was spread out over a whole century.

    • @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967
      @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nyotauhura7412 And Europe.

    • @krisbailey7160
      @krisbailey7160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Rosie Lovett Autumn It’s from the video Caitlin did two weeks ago where she talks about the Kentucky Meat Shower..

    • @asherikamichaela8425
      @asherikamichaela8425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@krisbailey7160 And the fact that some of my fellow Kentuckians actually went all "Dude, let me try that!" and ate the stuff... 🤢🤦‍♀️

    • @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967
      @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@asherikamichaela8425 Let me guess... the 'mystery meat' was actually dead bodies?

  • @imzadi83fanvids7
    @imzadi83fanvids7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    "Turn the bodies to stone then grind them to a powder" Okay...we need to talk about that one a little more please.

    • @hellelujahh
      @hellelujahh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yeah - I wonder if they actually had a method to do it (or at least a reasonable idea of how to do it), or if it was just a "what if we could, like, turn corpses into stone" kind of thing.

    • @stevedenis8292
      @stevedenis8292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Perhaps it involves a Medusa and a few sledge hammers.

    • @angelcdeath
      @angelcdeath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We should dust off this topic now that we're less stiff minded... more stiff minded? Mindful of stiff oriented stuff, less petrified. Or are we...

    • @lissaquon607
      @lissaquon607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea..I have several questions about this...

    • @kellyalves756
      @kellyalves756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lissaquon607 Same here, nothing but questions.

  • @jzthompson9598
    @jzthompson9598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    "My haters make me famous." omg, girl. You kill.

  • @aimeewalls8208
    @aimeewalls8208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    "This funeral had EVERYTHING!"
    AND Stefan?!?! Hell yes, gimme more, more, MORE!

  • @mod8179
    @mod8179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    “Human body should not come in contact with water”
    But.. but.. what did he drink?

    • @cassuttustshirt4949
      @cassuttustshirt4949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      Anything with a proof of 10 or higher.

    • @natasha8007
      @natasha8007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@cassuttustshirt4949 that explains pretty much everything.

    • @michaelboyle6774
      @michaelboyle6774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Lots of alcohol

    • @neolexiousneolexian6079
      @neolexiousneolexian6079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      5:24

    • @princessbeaniewiggle
      @princessbeaniewiggle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      In the 19th century people often drank beer instead of water because the water was so dirty

  • @tifKh
    @tifKh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    “I’m like the Theranos lady”
    I’m dead. Not really. I mean, I laughed a lot.

    • @RealBradMiller
      @RealBradMiller 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      *dispatches hearse to your location*

    • @eidolor
      @eidolor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Might I interest you in a spot of consolation cremation?
      Weird tho, always thought she had a very comfortable pitch

    • @RealBradMiller
      @RealBradMiller 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@eidolor I love Caitlin's voice. She's an all around great person. 10/10 would let her cremate me...again.

    • @dernudel1615
      @dernudel1615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I hadn't even heard about Theranos until yesterday when I was listening to the Sawbones podcast. They didn't mention her being a complete fucking nutter. I had to find that information, elsewhere.

    • @alex0589
      @alex0589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      RIP
      (Really Impressive Pulse)

  • @mannyalvarado2664
    @mannyalvarado2664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Caitlin is something else...i love when she says.."the middle ages were magic"

  • @Paula-pv7ep
    @Paula-pv7ep 4 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Was on a bad date he was in my house got him to leave when I turned you on lol he was like wtf bahaha thanks girl

    • @AskAMortician
      @AskAMortician  4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      I'm here to help!

    • @rachelhall3892
      @rachelhall3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Oh! I'm stealing this!

    • @rogerlague1520
      @rogerlague1520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It won't work with everybody

    • @healinggrounds19
      @healinggrounds19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      If he left because of Caitlyn, the he's NOT the one!😄😂

    • @jasonflay8818
      @jasonflay8818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Oh yea, red flag, if they can't watch Caitlin then they don't deserve your time!!

  • @adrianacharbonnet1199
    @adrianacharbonnet1199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    "Woopsy poopsy" is probably the funniest thing I've ever heard on a Saturday morning

  • @agathagasperoni639
    @agathagasperoni639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    My grandma died this week and her funeral was today. She’s being cremated so naturally you come out with this video today.

    • @healinggrounds19
      @healinggrounds19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      May your grandma go peacefully into the universe. My condolences.

    • @marnieenglish9400
      @marnieenglish9400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry for your loss 💖

    • @YamakieHashiro
      @YamakieHashiro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm sorry for your loss

    • @lyn3483
      @lyn3483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you have a bunch of good memories of her 💗

    • @raygunsforronnie847
      @raygunsforronnie847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My condolences on her passing; may her memory be a constant blessing to you.

  • @mookerimungeri
    @mookerimungeri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I was really happy to stumble on this video! I actually saw the cremains and visited the crematory at the LeMoyne House where The Washington County Historical Society is located. I was there to pick up old newspapers for the Pennsylvania Newspaper Project and we got the tour. It was super interesting. LeMoyne is interesting in his own right as well.

  • @junjunjamore7735
    @junjunjamore7735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    *Caitlin:* "Buckhorst.. had a real _joie de vivre..._ "
    *Caption:* "Buckhorst.. had a real (speaks foreign language)"

  • @moocowpong1
    @moocowpong1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    "He was terrified of burial, as allegedly he had known someone who had been buried alive"
    That's a valid fear but HOW THE F*** IS CREMATION BETTER?!

    • @davidhanson4909
      @davidhanson4909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      It's over faster? And I guess there's at least a slim chance someone will hear you screaming, whereas there's almost none if you're down in a hole with half a ton of dirt holding you down.

    • @ptonpc
      @ptonpc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You taste better?

    • @NotSoCrazyNinja
      @NotSoCrazyNinja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Probably a faster assurance of death? My grandmother had the same fear of being buried alive. Her solution? "Make sure they embalm me and embalm me good before they put me in the hole"!.

    • @DrKlausTrophobie
      @DrKlausTrophobie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NotSoCrazyNinja Something like a very last checkup?!

    • @NotSoCrazyNinja
      @NotSoCrazyNinja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DrKlausTrophobie There is a non-zero chance of being buried alive. It has happened, it continues to happen, and will continue to happen. It's rare though, so the chances of being buried alive are very low. Embalming makes sure you're dead, but then again, so would cremation.

  • @ninjayukaria7251
    @ninjayukaria7251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I associate you with death and death mythologies so much that I thought you were rowing a boat like Charon, instead of churning butter! 🤣

  • @jakegrist8487
    @jakegrist8487 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For the first time ever, I watched a sponser endorsement and actually thought it was a great addition to the video. I didn't even skip it. Nicely done.

  • @JohnW941994
    @JohnW941994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Just want to say I loved this video. We recently cremated my father, when he passed away in September. He was the first member of my family to be cremated. It was simple and cost effective. Coming from a background of traditional "Christian" burials, We were leery about cremation at first, but it just seemed to fit our needs at the time and I know Dad would have loved the little memorial service we had. He & I used to watch Ask A Mortician videos together and they gave us a better understanding of the options we had. Thank you so much, Caitlin! If not for the work you've put into your channel, mine is one family that would've been far less prepared to deal with that loss. He got to experience the good death! ❤😢❤

    • @daniellecaven2198
      @daniellecaven2198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sorry for your loss

    • @elaineteeter2904
      @elaineteeter2904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don't wish to be indelicate, but where did you choose to place your dear father's remains? I'm a senior and want to be cremated, but I don't have an idea where my cremated remains should be placed. I want the easiest and most cost-effective means to dispose of my mortal remains. I want the most cost-effective method for my children. which will cost the least and expose them to the least difficulty in terms of cost and emotional anguish.

    • @JohnW941994
      @JohnW941994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@elaineteeter2904 We actually still have his ashes. Mom is keeping them for now until she decides what she wants to do with them. I think she wants to be cremated too and have their ashes buried together...but right now his ashes are in a nice little urn in our living room. We took some ashes to put into jewelry urns for me, my brother, and sister.

    • @elaineteeter2904
      @elaineteeter2904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@JohnW941994 thank you so much for sharing this with me. Such a lovely way to honor your father. It's clear that your family is a loving one. Your words have been a comfort to me and so helpful in my thinking. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear father.

    • @elaineteeter2904
      @elaineteeter2904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ayyasudhamma7452 I knew my dad wanted to be cremated; he wrote me a notebook with all kinds of instructions. I never wanted to read it, but when he was gone, it helped so much to read his words to me. I'm going to do the same thing for my son and daughter. When my dad died, I was in such a fog I couldn't think properly. Having that notebook made me feel like he was still with me, telling me what to do. You're right, it helps to plan ahead.

  • @DenaInWyo
    @DenaInWyo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Wait wait wait, I need to know more about this dude who thought God didn't intend people to come in contact with water. I have questions.

    • @christiamark9184
      @christiamark9184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I know!

    • @taylor3950
      @taylor3950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Yeah like I assume bathing is out but what about crossing rivers? What about rain? What about drinking water to live?!

    • @DenaInWyo
      @DenaInWyo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@taylor3950 Right? I had all those same questions! And bathing being totally out? I don't see that being a situation a human could live long term. I mean, even the cavemen probably took a swim now and then. I'm not even talking about stink..just ..crust? And did water include ALL liquids? Maybe a bath in beer?

    • @samuraijackoff5354
      @samuraijackoff5354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Some people don’t need an answer I guess.

    • @taylor3950
      @taylor3950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@DenaInWyo the people demand the truth!

  • @frnz1943
    @frnz1943 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    The moment I heard that the corpse was slathered in herbs and spices, he took on the figure of Colonel Sanders in my imagination.

    • @stevedenis8292
      @stevedenis8292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wonder if that would hide the crematorium and people would think it was just the local BBQ houses.

    • @BennyLlama39
      @BennyLlama39 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL! Col. Sanders. 😂

    • @frnz1943
      @frnz1943 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I do wonder if the good Colonel was also slathered with the 11 herbs and spices when he died...

    • @cloudbeams
      @cloudbeams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I heard that - had to pause the video and said out loud "Herbs and spices? This ain't Kentucky fried chicken, people!"

  • @kenlaursen6435
    @kenlaursen6435 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love your voice changes, one of the best teachers I had growing up used to teach in the same manner and style you have explaining things, I just went to my 45 class reunion this year, and I still remember things that teacher taught me. Don't change your approach, I love your presentations!

  • @hauntedmasc
    @hauntedmasc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    "I'm churning butter; that should be obvious." - Caitlin Doughty
    And they say nothing good happened in 2020...

    • @yvellebradley2502
      @yvellebradley2502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Creamery, crematorium, whatever...

    • @hanstun1
      @hanstun1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yvellebradley2502 Creamatorium?

    • @marcye5469
      @marcye5469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought she was sweeping the floor for some reason 😂

    • @yvellebradley2502
      @yvellebradley2502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hanstun1 Drive-thru with the kids. See grandpa off, get ice cream afterwards...

    • @hanstun1
      @hanstun1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcye5469 I think we can all agree that this is Caitlin's first time churning butter. :)

  • @Spencer481
    @Spencer481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I think the weirdest part of the whole story of the Barron's cremation was the fact they kept opening up his coffin, like guys, STAHPPPPP

    • @father_mae_i
      @father_mae_i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      But we gotta make sure he still in there 😂😩

  • @chrisarmstrong411
    @chrisarmstrong411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Have to say,just recently lost my beautiful wife o 35 years, you've been so helpful with dealing with my loss,,thank you! Cannot say enough,,,

    • @cruisepaige
      @cruisepaige 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m so sorry Chris, but I’m glad you are helped by Caitlin. I think she’s wonderful.

  • @StoriesbyIrish
    @StoriesbyIrish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "Corpse-napped by pro burial fanatics...."
    I laughed way too hard at this, then cringed xD

  • @DawnieD27
    @DawnieD27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    “In urban places like New York City, people just wouldn’t stop dying.” 💀💀💀

    • @gnarthdarkanen7464
      @gnarthdarkanen7464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, they're just SOOOoooo inconsiderate in New York City! ;o)

    • @abracadaverous
      @abracadaverous 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose

    • @fatebreakerproductions
      @fatebreakerproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      don't you just hate it when that happens

    • @nightburststudios2142
      @nightburststudios2142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Damn people, be a little bit more considerate!! This is outrageous

    • @tttm99
      @tttm99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Puh! People, right?! 🤖

  • @YonatanZunger
    @YonatanZunger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    "So we've got one guy who doesn't believe in human contact with water, and another guy who's trying to prevent vampires. This is going well!"
    Best pull quote ever.

    • @davidroosa4561
      @davidroosa4561 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      it doesn't make any sense. I though vampires couldn't die. so why would there be a need to dispose of them?

    • @Cheezbuckets
      @Cheezbuckets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@davidroosa4561 I can’t find definitive information for the time this occurred at the moment, so it might not be the case for this situation specifically (if someone knows otherwise, please share, I’m ravenous for random details of vampire history lol), but vampires of the western tradition were originally corpses that came back to life, hence practices where dead people who were suspected of vampires or were thought to be at risk of becoming a vampire would be buried with bricks in their mouth, their limbs tied/cut off, iron or wooden stakes to nail them into their coffin, or any number of other things intended to keep the corpse from rising from their graves and/or stop them from being able to consume blood.
      That was an information dump that you might not be interested in lol, but all this to say, by this belief, if you burn a corpse to ash, there’s no way for it to then rise from its grave as a vampire and hurt/kill people, so that’s probably why the guy was super into the idea of cremation!

    • @k.morningstar7983
      @k.morningstar7983 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      every other episode of The Dollop sounds like this, i swear
      oh, this story was ALSO on The Dollop, but i don't recall aquaphobia or fear of the undead being covered. go Caitlin!

  • @lygiabird6988
    @lygiabird6988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    The Reverend Octavius B. Frothingham sounds like something Shawn would make up as an alias for Gus in Psych

    • @manfrommeeteetse3880
      @manfrommeeteetse3880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's the initial B. that makes the name

    • @Philemaphobia
      @Philemaphobia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      De Palm made up his whole family XD

    • @awesomesauce1238
      @awesomesauce1238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@manfrommeeteetse3880 I don’t know why he didn’t just keep whatever the B was, it’s already a mouthful🙄

  • @kassandrasolon1633
    @kassandrasolon1633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are a storyteller like no other, I LOVE your videos because they are as educational as they are entertaining and they're entertaining enough that I replay my favorites all the time. I get goosebumps every time I hear you talk about this scholarship, knowing that it was already a success and will be a lasting impact from the community YOU brought together. Thank you for all the work you do, and for putting so much of your personality into each of your videos!

  • @diquedahlia1935
    @diquedahlia1935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    During the sponsorship I thought she said “the great corpses plus” and I didn’t question a thing for a good minute

  • @sheldondyck8631
    @sheldondyck8631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    “In urban places like New York City, people just wouldn’t stop dying”. I probably laughed way too hard at that 😂

    • @jehnianelson4183
      @jehnianelson4183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i haven’t even started and i read your comment and laughed too...so your not alone

    • @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967
      @cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Quotes that work in 2020 AND the 19th century!

  • @mariebelladonna437
    @mariebelladonna437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    When she said, "This story, has it ALL." I was like, omg, is she doing Stefan? And then she actually showed Stefan later, and I was like, YASS!!

    • @dor4376
      @dor4376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My exact thoughts🤣

    • @chelseakitkatz
      @chelseakitkatz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YESS

  • @theniceorganization
    @theniceorganization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I do hope you're planning an episode on the first modern cremation in the UK, not least because it's fun watching the expression on people's faces when you tell them the name of the person cremated. Also: druids.

    • @miippi
      @miippi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Druids? Tell me more.

  • @cwtdos1994
    @cwtdos1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Unrelated: I often find myself randomly singing "BENTHAMS HEAD!" Thank you, Caitlin.

    • @Salwerth2822
      @Salwerth2822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This. 😂

    • @Kateiswriting
      @Kateiswriting 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My university friends used to talk about Jeremy Bentham, his head and the varnished corpses he wanted to keep in his garden all the time and every time I hear the jingle it's like running into an old friend.

    • @mariebelladonna437
      @mariebelladonna437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This! Or, "The Middle Ages were ma-giiiiic!"

    • @grandmabea6471
      @grandmabea6471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also “Kentucky Meat Shower” now

  • @RealBradMiller
    @RealBradMiller 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    "Is that my voice? Is that MY voice?!
    Oh well."
    -Yzma

  • @Kieran_the_Smol
    @Kieran_the_Smol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Going down the "Victorians being terrified of getting buried alive" rabbit hole, I'd love to see you do a video on the many weird ways they tried to avoid waking up in a graveyard. Stuff like coffin bells and that sort of thing, or the bloke who made a coffin lid that would stab him when it was closed on him, just to be absolutely sure he was dead.

    • @xfallenxlostx3254
      @xfallenxlostx3254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes. This, please!!!

    • @moist_onions
      @moist_onions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She already did a few years back!

    • @danaott2849
      @danaott2849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe she did a video on that a while back..🤔

    • @Kieran_the_Smol
      @Kieran_the_Smol 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@moist_onions Ah, I must have missed it. Fair enough. I'll have to go check it out.

  • @apancher
    @apancher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These videos are so damn good! I stumbled across my first one maybe a week ago, and have been hooked. Incredible quality, perfect presentation, and just the right amount of humor.

  • @oougahersharr
    @oougahersharr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Caitlin, could you look into Amy Archer-Gilligan. She ran the first nursing home in USA, and due to contemporary funeral practices, was able to kill her patients. So, was a serial killer, too.

    • @victoriashevlin8587
      @victoriashevlin8587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Never heard of her, but I'm totally on board for mama Death to cover her. She sounds fascinating.

    • @joywebster2678
      @joywebster2678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She was ahead of her time, now governors use corona patients to clear out the nursing homes!

    • @tocatafugue
      @tocatafugue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, a video on this would be pretty macabre. She ran the first for-profit nursing home, not the first nursing home, apparently

    • @oougahersharr
      @oougahersharr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tocatafugue AH, definitely a difference. Thanks for letting me know. :-)

    • @pompe221
      @pompe221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Upvoting because I want Caitlin to do a video, not because I approve of Ms. Amy's activities.

  • @SewardWriter
    @SewardWriter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    "... Slathered the body in herbs and spices...."
    Anyone else think of Colonel Sanders at that point?

    • @ronaldledbetter7172
      @ronaldledbetter7172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Just remember, when a body is cremated, there is a certain point where it is cooked perfectly!

    • @sweetprimrose
      @sweetprimrose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds fucking delicious tbh

    • @tttm99
      @tttm99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, no... It's just the way it's cooked!
      .... Err, I mean cremated...

    • @anelisamorgan8590
      @anelisamorgan8590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Then she brings out the chicken in the end of the video😂🐔

    • @takkycat
      @takkycat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mmmmm! I love KFC (Kentucky Fried Corpse)!!!

  • @nellherself
    @nellherself 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I bought ‘will my cat eat my eyeballs’ the other day and i’m almost finished it already! i actually couldn’t put it down, my parents are arguing about who gets to borrow it off me first 😂

    • @harveyabel1354
      @harveyabel1354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why don't they each get their own copies?! ;)

    • @amyshort5625
      @amyshort5625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have my name on the list for it at my local library! Can't wait!

    • @katbowen4800
      @katbowen4800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@amyshort5625 its so good my copy was signed

    • @melodyhicks5810
      @melodyhicks5810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Omg I just realized this is on audible and since I never bother to cancel my sub I have have credits😂😂 happy birthday to me🙌🥰
      EDIT AND SHE IS READING IT YASSSSS!!!

    • @daisychain5894
      @daisychain5894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@melodyhicks5810 🥳🤩 happy birthday 🤩🥳 hope you're enjoying the day in the best way possible, I turn 40 and my son turns 20 on the same day next week 🤯

  • @elliewierenga4729
    @elliewierenga4729 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Caitlin I just wanted to say I love your colorful way of telling stories thank you for all of your videos❤❤❤❤

  • @nimmieamee1988
    @nimmieamee1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +342

    “Cremation would preserve their beauty”
    “Had the body privately slathered in herbs and spices”
    “Symbolized the SEVEN planets”
    This story is a lot, even before we get to the souvenir ashes.

    • @koganusan
      @koganusan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      well, pluto wasnt discovered until 1931. not sure about neptune, or maybe they didnt count earth

    • @jolaechen_r6
      @jolaechen_r6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      +

    • @graciethebelle
      @graciethebelle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Victorians were wild man

    • @Mirin_the_Witch
      @Mirin_the_Witch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Some astrologers still believe that the classical 7 planets are the only relevant ones to influence us here :D

    • @healinggrounds19
      @healinggrounds19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      All I could think of was KFC's secret blend of 11 herbs and spices.

  • @arxzcm
    @arxzcm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    "Let's not be terrible at our job"
    that's my everyday line at work lmao

    • @gnarthdarkanen7464
      @gnarthdarkanen7464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Well... This job ain't gonna f*** itself up!" Is my go-to... ;o)

    • @davidhanson4909
      @davidhanson4909 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe we should start putting that on cop cars.

  • @ADMusic1999
    @ADMusic1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Cremation was around much longer than that. They just added the "wait until the person is dead" part.

    • @denisemcdougal6445
      @denisemcdougal6445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup

    • @theblackbaron4119
      @theblackbaron4119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Nah, that's apearantly is "arson" and the elderly couple across my street didn't appreciate my helpful and we'll meaning initiative to help them to get a cheap cremation. I've been told that it is a "felony". 🙄

    • @katbowen4800
      @katbowen4800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@theblackbaron4119 omfg

    • @merakiminx
      @merakiminx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And I- oop

    • @gnarthdarkanen7464
      @gnarthdarkanen7464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pioneers like Sam Colt help with that "patience" part quite a lot. ;o)

  • @gentlemanjared
    @gentlemanjared 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That's it, next D&D character is Rev. Octavius B Frothingham.

  • @scarfacefan19
    @scarfacefan19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Your videos have inspired me to finally at 33, to seek my dream career. I have wanted to be a mortician as long as i could remember and your awesome videos have reignited that passion. Also this is such a morbid video and i love it!

    • @natashak8281
      @natashak8281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey! I'm the same age and going after my dream just now too! ❤️

    • @scarfacefan19
      @scarfacefan19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@natashak8281 awesome! I wish you the best of luck!

    • @natashak8281
      @natashak8281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scarfacefan19 You too!!

    • @scarfacefan19
      @scarfacefan19 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natashak8281 thank you!

  • @kikoonthemove
    @kikoonthemove 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Honestly I wouldn’t have been too shocked if cocaine was involved in the cremation

    • @kikoonthemove
      @kikoonthemove 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Make Me Believe I meant mixed into the ashes :/

  • @chibi-chibi97
    @chibi-chibi97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    “All press is good press. My haters make me famous ✌🏻✌🏻” 😂

  • @danteaiudi9839
    @danteaiudi9839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Caitlin has a great disposition on death and dying. She's extremely informative and knowledgeable about this subject. Caitlin should get an Oscar for her videos and performances. She's hardly dead-pan or stiff in her approach in explaining such a tough subject. It's really terrific! 😂🥃🚬👍

  • @amycupcake6832
    @amycupcake6832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    "i'm terrified of being buried alive, ooh, this cremation idea, hmm, no burial, sounds great"
    "sir, you realise you'd be burnt alive?"
    "oh my good fellow, how ever would they make sure a mistake"

    • @gnarthdarkanen7464
      @gnarthdarkanen7464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Besides, have you ever gotten a burn? You know how much that sh*t hurts? I'd SURELY wake up!!!
      ...AND there'd be HELL to play! ;o)

    • @carolynbaker4250
      @carolynbaker4250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well my theory on this is if I somehow woke up in the process of being cremated it would be over very fast, unlike if I woke up buried 6 ft under.

    • @mksabourinable
      @mksabourinable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Idk being burned alive while comatose sounds better than waking up in a coffin. Bc like.... You'd die from the fire before you knew what was happening, but waking up in a coffin 6ft under? Yike 😬

    • @mksabourinable
      @mksabourinable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gnarthdarkanen7464
      Most cases of being burned alive involve someone who was in bad way, like comatose or something, where they had a faint pulse.
      Also smoke inhalation makes you pass tf out, so....

    • @gnarthdarkanen7464
      @gnarthdarkanen7464 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mksabourinable Depends on the particulars of the smoke and the ventilation of the oven... It takes an average of 3 minutes for a person to die of oxygen deprivation once the heat of the fire in a preheated crematorium has seared the lungs to a degree to no longer process oxygen... If you ask me, that's a LONG time to lay there wishing you'd die already.
      I've been burned... 2nd and 3rd degree over 25% of my body. Trust me. It SUCKS! BUT waking up (if you wake) in the darkness of the coffin, with a slower asphyxia to set in... Yeah, you've got longer for the claustrophobia to bug you out, and in the dark with only your nightmares to keep you company, it could seem a lot longer... BUT it might also be easier to just go back to sleep and try and forget the whole thing. At least, you wouldn't necessarily be failing utterly to scream while your flesh cooked off.
      The truth is, it's hard to pick which would be truly "the lesser of two evils" in this one. ;o)

  • @seamusmcboon558
    @seamusmcboon558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Dude was terrified of being buried alive so he thought "I'd rather burn to death, if anything"

  • @DavidKJohnson1988
    @DavidKJohnson1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That was the best ad for Great Courses Plus I've ever seen.

  • @digitaldgirl4459
    @digitaldgirl4459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You are the only person I've ever seen who makes death and things surrounding it rather, dare I say, hilarious. Even you sponsorship segment had me in stitches. Thank you for such morbid fun.

  • @ErinHawethorne
    @ErinHawethorne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    She is one of the few people who make 2020 just a little bit better.

  • @PotatoTrain
    @PotatoTrain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This was the BEST sponsor plug I've ever seen. Your dedication to the voice and the butter churning was top notch 😂

  • @raincloud-5516
    @raincloud-5516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "People just wouldn't stop dying" thats a big mood Boss Lady

  • @jordanlang1802
    @jordanlang1802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rewatched this one after recommended in the My Girl video. Forgot how good the delivery and editing is on this one, on top of the wild subject matter!!