Coffee with Kari- Live Q&A Chat with a Mortician
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- Kari Northey, a funeral director and embalmer, does a live chat session. She answers viewer submitted questions about the funeral business, embalming, cremation, burial, caskets, urns, and so much more. She also answers questions posed live during the session. What would you ask a funeral director or embalmer if you had them live in front of you?!
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I just HAVE to comment somewhere on your videos and when you mentioned Pittsburgh... I wanted to be a mortician at a very young age. The desire continued into my teenage years and so I approached a local funeral home twice between the age of 14-16. I wanted to go to PIMS. I was told I’d never make it. Couldn’t remove a 300lb man by myself in the middle of the night. So I went to nursing school. Now I know (I’m 43) that there would be no one to do that alone. I have loved being a nurse but part of me wishes things would’ve been different. It makes me so happy to see a woman in this industry. I won’t say I’ll send you any business lol but you seem to love what you do and that’s pretty awesome.
Thank you for sharing!!
As far as wondering why someone died...I think death interests and scares people so they want to know what happened. Especially if they knew the decedent well. It helps people’s acceptance. They cared about the person. I suppose technically it may not be their business, but it might be comforting compared to wondering forever.
I love listening to all you have to say. Thank you for doing this, it has helped me a lot about what I want. I love your truthfulness about all the questions you are asked. God Bless!!
You are so welcome
Cremetory question, my brother passed away, my dad chose a coffin with all the fancy handles etc on it, its been some time since he passed and now my dad has suddenly asked what would have happened to the coffin as it obviously wouldnt have gone in a retort with all the fancy features on it !
Thanks x
Some funeral homes have coffins for rent until your love ones go to cremation. You essentially pay for have the padding replace and a good cleaning. It’s way cheaper then buying a coffin for a couple days viewings.
I love how sweet and respectful you are. I always thought mortic
Thank you!!
Kari you are so right about people who are home bound and interacting with them you just never know and should always be Courteous
So true!!
I love your channel and I think you are just an awesome woman! Thank you for answering all our questions and also, you are so gorgeous!
Thank you so much!!
Kari...you are such a warm and loving soul. I am sure you radiate the white light of purity and love 💘
Wow, thank you!
I love listening to you! It's very interesting in how you talk about being a mortician
Thanks so much!
My Grandmother belonged to the Eastern Stars for 60yrs until she passed away, we did get a official message from their organization releasing Gramma wishing her well in her next life. We were very surprised. Kristine from San Diego, California
Kari, I love your frankness, your conversational manner, how you deal with difficult questions in such a way as you were talking about day to day subjects.
Thanks so much!
Kari..I don't see auras..but I do feel energy..your energy is positive..that's why I tune in..what surprises me is..thank you Kari..I appreciate your time..I'm sure it helps ppl deal with death..peace and love 🕊❤
🤗
Hi there Kari I am a long time follower, I have been a First call man for 8 years from the 1983 to 1991 and have been an E M T in the past aswell since 1986 since retired and currently co-owner with a. Armed security patrol service I want to thank you for your service, I love watching you I love to learn from you, your Ora is fantastic, I am from California.
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi kari, im from the uk,i have just discovered your channel and find it so educational. I am loving it, you are such a sweet soul. But you are so honest. Ive just subscribed so i dont miss you ❤
Thank you so much! Welcome!
Hi Kari! Just stopping by to say hello from Corpus Christi TX. I never miss a 2 minute video! Ever! I really don’t have a question in mind at this time. You pretty much have so much covered. I’ve learned so much or we all have! I love how you respond to everyone! It might not be right away but you always will! Gracias! 💕🙏🏼💕
Hello!!
Scotland is a MUST!!! I have a lot of family there. My Mom was born and raised there. Here entire family is still there..I grew up spending 4-6 weeks there every year. It's absolutely GORGEOUS!
Lovely!
I think you're so interesting to listen to! Not gruesome at all but just a real down to earth gal! Thanks Kari!
Thanks so much!
Why oh why did I barely miss you!!?? Ughhh how does this happen?? One time I caught you live right as your alarms were going off and your power was out cuz it was storming and now I’m missing you lol just not my lucky day I guess. Thank you KARI!! Your amazing can’t wait to catch you live, praying for a shout out... please please xoxo
Oh no!! lol yeah last Saturday night it was crazy during the storm!
Hi Kari I herd that price Phillips coffin is going to be made of wool. He will only use this coffin for the procession then he has to be moved into a led lined coffin because he will be in an overground crypt. Hope you have a lovely day Kari 💖. Lot's of love from Nancy in Scotland x
Oh wow!
Why they won't you fully clothed if they only show half your body?
I watch these because I want to know what's going to happen to me when I die. I had always been so scared to die, to go to funerals and having serious anxiety to look at anyone in their casket. I'm not scared to die anymore i just want to know if My blood gets drained before embalming and how it's done! I hope that doesnt sound weird or crazy. I love medical stuff n general. I watch surgeries and so many documentaries on medical things
Thank you!!
💙 The interaction highlight is so true.
Especially during the pandemic.
I do customer service over the phone
:)
Kari, you are a wonderfully entertaining instructor!
Thanks so much!
Barring complications...approximately how long does it take to an embalming?? Thank you so much for doing these videos. Ive learnt so much from you abd youve out my mind at ease
About 1-2 hours
Hi Kari, just to answer a question you asked .. it's been stated that Prince Philip's coffin is made of solid oak and is lead lined... he'll be interred to the vault underneath St. Georges' chapel where other Royals are. I started following your Channel to help cure my dear of death and things concerning it, I think it's helping!x
*fear*
Thank you! That is awesome :)
Wow, I can feel your beautiful eyes looking right into my soul, so hypnotizing :)
Wow, thank you
Didn't get a notification for this live. How did things go with the storm? Hope you n family are well. Love from the UK 🇬🇧❤
It was terrifying. A tornado actually came by not too far away so it was intense
Oh No! Thank God you n family are safe. Continue to do the great work. 👍🏾
This is in reference to the comment about the person who said they won’t drink because their loved one died of cirrhosis. I have never had a drink in my life, but was exposed to bad blood through a transfusion as a baby in the mid 60’s, (they didn’t start testing blood, for possible contamination until the late 80’s early 90’s. )
I contracted HepC, and went through a YEAR of treatments in late 2006-07. One of the complications of HepC is developing Cirrhosis. I was in a support group during treatment, and one of the founding members of the group passed away due to cirrhosis.
I now have been diagnosed with cirrhosis myself. It isn’t fun!
We have had death certs for people who were not smokers with lung cancer and never drank and had cirrhosis...I think too many people assume things :)
Hello Kari!! Your aura is a beautiful light shade of peach😁
Oh thank you!
You are so welcome!!, Kari l love your videos, and just know the job you have isn't by coincidence, it's takes a special kind of person to take on this kind of profession, The love and compassion it takes is remarkable 😇
I enjoy listening to your videos from London, Ontario, Canada, pretty well straight east of your location.
Thanks so much!!
Very very informative today! I have so many thoughts of nonaccidential deaths that havve occured close to my area!
Thanks!
@@KaritheMortician :)
Hi Keri,
Do funeral homes ever hire social workers? I am a L.C.S.W. And do find this stuff you talk about interesting and the thought of helping families have a kind of "goodbye" that they would find comforting is a very cool thought. .Also I could run grief groups or just help them through the process!! I live in Western Ma. Thanks for your time!!
Yes they do as the aftercare coordinator
I cannot stand how nosy people are, especially older people. My young niece died suddenly and people assumed it was suicide. It wasn’t...it was influenza.
Give you 100% on your video they're very nice you express yourself I am I I prepare the human body for the funeral also
Thanks so much
Good morning Kari!
Happy Friday!
Outside Indianapolis area, like, possibly Zionsville???
I just paused this video to look up Carlos Acutis. I had never heard of him. You are right his picture looks like he was the epitome of good health if death 💀 hadn’t come calling.
I saw Carlos' face (in pictures) in the coffin and he was so young.
Yes he was!
Great informative video. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I' love watching u n I am from New Jersey
Thank you!!
I have a very good friend that can see "Aura's". She has since she was a small child and thought EVERYONE did and that it was normal.
Later to find out that not everyone could. 😳😉❤
Growing up, she said my aura was always green..🥰
As an adult, she said she doesn't see them as often and thinks because her mind is filled with too much going on and is not so innocent as when she was a younger child.
So fun!!
I debated on donating my body to a body farm. Then I had kids . They are over what they wish to do with me when I'm gone. It's all about giving them comfort .
So very true!
To me, embalming is my guarantee that I’m truly dead and am not being buried alive. My dad died when I was only 8 and I used to have nightmares about being buried alive.
Haha, I've thought the same. Except I don't want to be burned alive.
I have COPD and never smoked. I have it from second hand smoke living with a smoking dad and brothers
Thank you for sharing!
Love your channel Kari .
Thank you so much!
Hey glad to get to see another viedo
Thanks!
So every glass of water is potentially someone Kari embalmed. Lol
well true lol
Love your TH-cam channel.. Question here for your cremation series.
Why is cremation so expensive? We had our 120# dog cremated ashes sent to our home. .. It was less than $200.00..but for a 120# person.. The price is over $3000.00..this is for straight to cremation.. No frills. I am in SW Oklahoma.
This is crazy!
Thank you! 💕
Gas is expensive and it takes resources to complete the cremation. How much does it take to fill your gas tank for your grill at home?
Would love to see more restorative art videos.
I just scheduled to go film one!
Off topic but, idk if you've changed your makeup or something but you look absolutely vibrant and beautiful in this video!. Just thought you'd like to know. Big hugs from a michigander as well.
Oh thank you!
@@KaritheMortician your so welcome.
And yes u make total sense
Thanks
You have a bright and happy ora
Aww thank you!!
Not Mortician related, but did you do that cute table? I love the paint
I didn't I bought it that way and love that grayish look!
Please discuss gas gangrene and difficulties when preparing body for viewing. Thank you.
Tissue gas?
@@KaritheMortician It could be. Saw on a body in a wreck. Embalming very difficult. Much bacteria. from the road burn.
I’m from Reading Michigan
Not too far away!
Famous Singer Bobby Darrin became a Cadaver when he died.
Somehow can you put a date on these videos because you say you’re doing a video tonight and it’s almost midnight here.
the videos are dated on them
Hi Kari nice to meet you. I have a severe phobia of maggots and am afraid of being eaten by bugs when I die. Can I demand to be cremated? My religion says cremation is a sin, however.
Your family will have to agreed to what you want because in many states you can not request it for yourself
Hi there from Australia I had a beautiful sister she was only early thirties when she passed away the image I’ll always remember at her viewing was she was blue in colour like
Smurf blue. I was very shocked. How can this colour occur.
It was most likely from how she died.
Do you empty the bladder and bowel before embalming
That is done durng embalming in aspiration
Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the internet
Thanks!
Who is charge of the cremains before and during placement into a niche .
Depends who is bringing the person to the cemetery
@@KaritheMortician are the cremains brought by the funeral home or the family..can the funeral home be in charge of it all?
Hi Kari, this is Kent from Melbourne. I have a website, Catholic Ministry Online. I have studied Carlo Acutis. I have for my Ministry done an extensive study on Carlo Acutis. It is true that when his body was exhumed, yes he was found to be largely incorrupt, however, they did have to do some work on his face, which they achieved with wax. I hope this helps you.
Kari, It’s Kent from Melbourne again. think you said that while this segment was being aired that you had another video to being shown. I would love to gain access to your website. Please can you guide me, I’m not particularly computer savvy.. I am really hooked on your Q&A series. Thank You
Thank you!!
If you click on my channel you can find all my videos :)
Will you ever come to Visalia, California!
POssibly!!
My parents were both cremated and put in a vault in a plot how long do ashes last in their urns and vault
Sometimes they will harden into a solid block
Dose hair decompose also
Not really but eventually over time
Hi my name is Samantha parks from Scottsburg Indiana I get bored really fast.
Hello
What is the AGE where a Autopsy isn’t done anymore?
Of course people that come to a funeral should ask how a person died! They are there because they knew and possibly cared about the person who died. Of course you want to know why! If dint get a reason on social media you can ask someone that you know knows but are not super close!
True
We're do you work at?
Are u in the Titusville Florida area and Cocoa Florida
Michigan
I follow you and l have a lot of respect in you and what you have to say.
I was wondering if there is a way l can speak to you privately?
I look forward to your response.
Thank you.
Nahid
My husband alive I haven't had a hug in 20 yrs. Sometimes I wonder if I'm where I'm suppose to be.
Sounds like the guy I divorced in 1990. His first name isn't Andrew,. By chance...is it?
@@WhispersFromTheDark lol no
When its safe you can go hug some people!!
What is the complete number of things that can be taken from a organ donor ???
Please can someone direct me in getting a resolution to this matter, my son died 11 years ago, we paid for the funeral in full, he was cremated after the visitation, I had to go back home to Michigan, he died in Chicago, the funeral home told me they would call us when his remains were ready to be picked up, unfortunately they let his ex girlfriend steal the ashes from the funeral home, the funeral home released his remains to her, she was on the family BLOCKED list from participating in any event due to his death, she refuses to give us my sons remains all this time, were heartbroken and lost on what we can do to recover the urn
You will need to sue her through the county court. Sadly, the funeral home is at fault for releasing his cremated remains to someone that was not his next of kin.
@@KaritheMortician thank you, were devastated 😢
Sue the funeral home too.
Caitlin gets heat? I don't see why. I love her videos. Although not as much yours, of course.
Yeah she is not loved in much of the industry and I don't get it either
Please get another mortician. She asks silly
She doesn't seem like she knows what she is talking about
Mississippi in the house.
Welcome!!
Kari have you moved t o your new house yet
I have a genetic disorder where my body doesn’t know when to stop absorbing iron. My grandfather, uncle, and dad had cirrhosis because of this.
Oh no!
Its up to your family?you didnt tell them what you want done?
I don't know which part you are referencing
Are people checked to be sure they are dead before being cremated my mom is scared. She might still be alive when she’s cremated.
No we do not do any specific check. THere would be a few days wait prior to the cremation from death
Hi my name is Jackie and I like to know if they embalmed stillborns
Yes they can if necessary
On average how much does a vault way?
A crap ton lol I will have to find out the weights
Why do you have the lock on coffins?
Great question
Do u tell people about when u sell caskets that certain ones the lid smashes when dirt hits it! Did not know this till my mom died!
If a rock hits something it will dent it
@@KaritheMortician they told us any under 7000 lid would collapse
@@tinlady4309 that sounds like an unprofessional sales tactic! Why do you think they would want to sell the pricer caskets? Could it really be because they make more money on more expensive merchandise? In my area all burials require a vault which protects the casket. My babies didn’t require a vault. for some reason they don’t require a vault for babies. It’s been 25 and 20 years since we lost our babies. I assume the caskets could be in bad shape by now. It’s the nature of death. I wish you peace and comfort in dealing with your mothers death. Whether it occurred two days ago or decades ago, I hope you can understand that she knows how much you loved her.
@@ruthvigil5768 Apparently in Mo. You are not required to have a vault when my dad died u had to have one two of my grand children that died did not have vaults either!! I didn't think of a rip off till Kari said that!
I have been wondering where all of the millions of people who have died during COVID are being burried. Are people having to opt for cremation? Do cemetary's ever get full? The Cemetery in my town where i was born and still live here , we have ONE Cemetery I sometimes wonder how it isnt full by now. There are headstones dating back to the later 1800's . Do the owners stack coffins on top of each other ? Like they take the one who is burried there out but stil in their coffin then dig the spot deeper and put the first casket in and cover it with the dirt and then burry someone else on top?
Many of those deaths would have happened in the natural course of things and they are buried where they usually would have. Some places required cremation when there was ignorance of being able to care for Covid positive people or not.
12:00 Now I want to know if people are ever still frozen in the middle after being cremated
No they are not
I start PIMS in June! I hope to see you there!!!
YEAH!
Hi i am Disabled what MORTUARY college is the best for someone like me
Any
@@KaritheMortician yeah do you know of any that would be good
I just looked up the 13 year old boy. It said they put a silicone mask on him.
Thank you. I need to dive into that research!
You have a very rosey pink aura btw 😊
Thanks!
I have a 26 yo son who is making his way in LA. I would like him to spend a year taking a course at Trinity College in dublin. Reason: so he can immerse himself in beautiful Irish girls with their Irish brough so he can find spouse.
Maybe I'll go over there myself!
:)
weirdo
There is a new cemetery;that the teeniest town near me started for $$. No one will bury their family there ;maybe cuz of sewer system being near there.
You have a beautiful rose color ora
Our daughter was killed in an accident almost 5 years ago. We had her cremated. We did go into the home to see her before. She was beautiful laying on the gurney covered by a sheet. Would they apply makeup before we saw her. She had roses cheeks. She was in Kalamazoo.
I am in Kalamazoo :)
Yes they might apply a bit of color
You know what i look like cuz of fb😂😂
Yes!
Why is organ donor only on license? And not state id not everyone drives
How do you put a body in a body bag if there sitting up or laying up in bed
Whats the boys?name?
I do not know
I'm from ND and listen to you! I have tons of questions. Id never want to be on camera, would you just read off questions?
Thank you!!
You are so sweet, I can't imagine you deliberately p___ing someone off.
I try not to!
That is why i want kari to embalm my body when i pass away shes a sweet heart.
Princess Philip was put in a tum
tomb yes
I love pizza
I do too!
Why do THEY tell us Not to throw Medicine into Water System???