Why wash the organs in the mortuary?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video mortician/embalmer Tracy explains the reasons she would need to wash the viscera, or internal organs in the mortuary - it's not something done for everybody, and for good reason - often the organs remain in situ because there is no need to remove them. And when there is a reason, it's never Tracy that removes the organs.
It's an interesting and sometimes confronting part of mortuary work - to hold someone's heart or brain in your hands, but it's a job that sometimes needs to be done.
Thanks for all of your comments of support - we love hearing from you.
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Goodness I had no idea the effort that went into preparing my daughter so we could appreciate having her at our home for three days including a delay due to her dying away from our home town- thank you
So very sorry to hear you have lost your daughter 😔 sending you our deepest condolences 🌹🌹 Take good care 💚💚
I am so sorry for your loss😢
Dead bodies organs and blood does not bother me but feces absolutely will make me profusely ill. It takes a lot to do what you do and then I realize now that you have to get rid of the feces! Tere's a lot of intestines & there's a lot of feces. How you do that I have no idea but I have even more respect for you now. You are a special kind of person indeed and thank God you have a strong stomach right? Not me!
Hi Colleen, I too hate poo 🤢 it's the one thing I struggle with at work. Thank goodness I only have to remove the feces when I am embalming an autopsy case. And as we don't do much embalming here in Queensland Australia it's not very often at all. All other preparation of bodies do not need this done. Thank you take good care 💚💚
I love these videos! Very educational and informative! They give the average person and look behind the closed doors of a funeral home, giving us a greater appreciation for what these skilled workers face everyday to give peace to family members...thank you ladies!
Thank you as always 😚💚💚
Thank you Tracey for being very caring about your clients who need care when they come to you. I don't think too many people understand how much you have to know in order to take care of deceased clients. I think it will help people who really didn't know understand not only WHAT you do, but they will also understand that you are very respectful of their deceased loved ones if they come into your care. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy your videos and learning from you.
🥰 thank you so kind 💚💚
Congratulations, Tracy! Happy Anniversary.
Thank you so much! ☺️💚
Autopsy cases are such hard work but I'm always fascinated when we embalm one! ❤
Hi Mandy, oh yes it can be a very big job sometimes embalming an autopsy case. But also I agree fascinating and we humans are anatomical amazing. 💚💚
Your standard of care is outstanding Tracey - you show in every video your love and care for your patients and it really is heartwarming 🥰 love to you both! Xxxxxxxxxx
Thank you so much 🙏 it's always a privilege to care for other 💚💚
Thank you for caring about the deceased so much
Thank you it's always a privilege to care for others 🌹💚💚
Wow. That's amazing. Thanks for such a detailed explanation, Tracey. And Trish, you are such a great support too.
You are so welcome! 💚💚
I know this was a difficult topic. But, so well addressed. Respectful and transparent. I think what is so important about these videos is honesty.
Thank you so much🤗
We try and keep it simple and honest while be respectful and we thank you for kind comments 🙏💚💚
Hello, ladies. 👋 Great informational video, as Always! 👏 Even though I've watched All the information you've put out, there's always something new to learn! 👊
Trish - Love your facial expression when Tracy mentions 💩! And Good on you for helping Tracy remember where she's @ with the information! ❤
Tracy - Your hair looks Lovely. And Happy 18th Anniversary to you & your husband! 🎉💗💕
Thank you so much! 🥰🥰
Yes we keep each other right 😉 take care Teebee 💚💚
These educational videos have always sparked my interest,such a smart wholesome duo
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊💚💚
I thought the vicera bag was put near the foot of the deceased in the casket...now I know it's put back inside of the person. Thanks ladies...love the info as usual💖
Hi, I don't know if that happens in other countries but certainly not her in Queensland Australia. It's always placed back into the cavity. 💚💚
It’s amazing how much I’ve learned from you. Thank you!
You are so welcome! 💚💚
Good afternoon ladies, always happy to see ya'll. Congratulations on your 18th Anniversary Tracie . I was married for 44 years . I don't mind being alone. Just me and my dog .I am 76 now ; will never marry again . Good video and subject ; I believe that I have heard part of this in another video . An interesting subject. Thank you both for informing us about it .
Thank you so much Francis 💚
You and your dog take good care 💚💚
Gr8 video as always ladies. Embalming is like a pickling process..... so wot list of organs are bagged.... happy anniversary Tracy winehouse. Luv ya work 😊
Never thought of it like that pickling ☺️
All your internal organs will be placed into the bag after autopsy including the brain
Thank you for the anniversary wishes 🎉🥰💚💚
Congratulations Tracy!! Happy Anniversary!! ❤❤❤ Hope you had a wonderful night out.
I did! It was great thank you ☺️💚💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow Your Welcome 😊
This is so interesting. I always wanted to be a mortician, but could not afford school. I wish you could show more. I am learnjng so much.
The 3 year Embalming studies here in Australia are very expensive too. I was lucky as my boss paid for me to do it.
Take good care glad you find the channel helpful 💚💚
Congratulations Tracey! And thanks for another amazing video ❤️
You are so welcome! Thank you 😊💚💚
I donated the slides created in my Dad's autopsy to medical research. It was only small amounts and I think he would have approved having been a paramedic and marrying a nurse xx
Hi, that's wonderful 😊 sure he would have approved 💚💚
Unrelated subject
Have you ladies heard of the tern "Undertaker Bee?"
Bought some honey the other day a guy has two hives on a local allotment.
There were dead beescon the ground.
He explained worker bees remove the bodies of dead bees to keep the hive clean and free from bacteria.
UNDERTAKER BEES.😊.
Oh my goodness Steve that's super cool 😎 love that Undertaker Bee 🐝🍯
No did know that thanks for sharing 😁💚💚
Congratulations on your anniversary. 🌺
Thank you so much! Xx
I really couldn’t do that.. I know Autopsies are sometimes necessary but so brutal and Dickensian.. hats of to you Tracy… ❤
It's not the best job 😔 but necessary like you say 💚💚
I would imagine there is some risk with messing about with formaldehyde
I wish you were here in America. Alot of our embalmers dont ever take as much care.
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OMG!!! Congrats, Tracy!!! Many more anniversaries to come!!! 🖤🖤
Thank you so much Missy 🌹💚💚
Hi Missy, I actually don't know if I have have shared with you where I was married all them years ago but it was in Florida 🖤🖤 your home state 💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow WOW! No, you never told me!!! Which part? Florida is a big state but it seems when you live here, you'll manage to get to almost every part of it. Hopefully, your trip was a good one!!! So good to chat with you!! 🖤🖤
It was on Orange county Orlando 😁 a place called Cypress Grove Estate House. As far as I know it's still a wedding venue. It was a beautiful place to marry and had a ball on holiday too 🥂🥂💚💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow Orange County is such a beautiful place. My friend's and I took a trip from JAX beach (sunrise) to Clearwater beach (sunset). There is a time of year when the water glows with bioluminescent algae. I am glad you both enjoyed your time. Florida is a big place and when you've lived here as long as I have, you're lucky enough to experience its exotic places. So good talking to you!!! 🖤
I had a little chuckle when you said that the organs are put into a bag and put back inside the body. It reminded me of taking out the Giblets of a Turkey at Chrismas and making gravy out of them lol
oh dear...
A very interesting subject,its a job that would have to be done,this is good to know,you are a gem 💎in our society,how you have such respect for the dearly departed
Thank you so much 😘💚💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow Thank you for your kind reply you have the job i envy,
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Very fascinating subject. And Happy Anniversary darling.
Thank you so much Lee 😊💚
Why are the body parts put in a bag? Why not just put them back inside the cavity??? A black trash bag doesn't belong inside a body.... that just seems so wrong to put someone's organs in a trashbag and sew it up inside them
It may look like that but it's a slightly different kind made for this reason. This is how we receive the deceased body back from the autopsy (as we are a funeral home and don't do autopsy here, that's a whole different department nothing to do with a funeral home) but we need to care for that body if any leaks need to be stop or to be embalmed.
Take care x
@Areyoudyingtoknow thank you for responding to me, I completely understand that you're trying to keep the body from leaking, or purging. I understand what you're saying, and why it's being done, I guess I just have a personal issue with organs being placed all together into a bag and sewn up into the body cavity. Seeing what's done, I don't want to have an autopsy done. It's just extremely upsetting. Personally, I find it offensive. I had no idea that after an autopsy that's how they package you up & send you off. So if you're cremated you've got a plastic bag melting into your remains? Would it be extremely difficult or inconvenient to place the organs back into the body into roughly the correct area, not reattach them, but place the ones where possible back where they belong? That would be more respectful I think than leaving them in a bag in your abdominal cavity.
I love your posts. I've learned so much. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel! You both a great! Very personable and inviting! Great job! Thank you again for responding to my comment. You've got a fan in Providence, Rhode Island USA
Hi, thank you for your kind words ☺️
In an ideal world putting the body back the way it was would be good unfortunately it's not possible at all. The reason is, at the autopsy the organ are dissected somethimes into small pieces. So the easiest way to keep all the organs together is in a sealed bag, so one, nothing goes missing and fluid is contained. I get what you say it does look the best but it is the safest and caring way we can keep the person as one 💚
Take good care out in beautiful Rhode Island USA 😊💚
@Areyoudyingtoknow I understand better now, I had a completely distorted understanding at what actually took place during an autopsy, I was under the impression that a small sample was taken, but clearly I was completely misinformed. Thank you for kindly & patiently explaining the reality of what an autopsy truly entails!! I am so glad that your channel & podcast exists to educate people like me. Blessings to you both!
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Congrats on your anniversary..
Another brilliant vlog as ever.
Thanks so much! 😊 Amanda 🥰💚
If you decide a job needs doing then do it to the best of your ability. In the case of care for someone's lovedone I'd say its essential.
Thank you Steve ☺️💚💚
Does the bag with the organs in fill with gas from the bacteria? I know when meat from the supermarket goes off it inflates the packaging? Could it pop? Sorry to ask such a graphic question, it just came to mind!
Hi, no the organs won't bloat because they have been embalmed also. So when I embalm an autopsy case I removed the organs from the bag and place them into a container full of Embalming chemical where they sit for up to 4 hours. Then I rinse them and place them back into the body cavity. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
Is that different trocar used to press out liquid to be sucked up? Or is it mashing organs?
It's not mashing it's flat and smooth so it doesn't damage the organs or suck them up. It's only the liquid that is drawn up. ☺️💚
Cable/zip ties works great to seal your visera bags too
You know I used to use them than I just forgot about them. 🤦♀️ Thanks 😊💚
Hey my two lady friends that I ❤️ and adore. Blessings and love from Richard Florida USA 🇺🇸
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A little bit off subject, but kinda along the lines of not throwing away any of the parts and pieces. We have a very current case just broke open here, not involving a mortuary but a facility where bodies were donated for research. Anyway, a few select individuals had an operation going where they were selling off bits and bobs of the donated bodies. Black market of course and obviously not what the deceased had intended for the use of their bodies
Ooooh no that's awful 😞
Some people 🤬
Thank you for sharing, take care 💚
Thanks for another great video! I was also wondering about this.
Glad it was helpful! 💚💚
I worked on the railway with many body parts being recovered many months later from Suicidal cases . Which party caused me too much trauma. After over 22 years with Network Rail . I had no help from Network Rail , because of one slip up they only wanted sack me ,despite of many years being a manager in the job. I would have been another subside case if I had not left the on good job at Network Rail for me. Network Rail , No good Rail . I hear of a colleague committing suicide with working in the high pressure job . All that is behind me know. No support no good railway company. A company that seems to support health and safety and welfare. But I got out of the no good job for me.
So sorry to hear that 😞 sounds like the best thing you did leaving. Take good care 💚💚
I love this program. I had no idea of the process 🤙🇦🇺
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Just wondering how many kgs of autopsy powder and embalming fluid you go through in an average month. I know you've said you don't embalm most of the bodies that you work on, but you mention the powder quite a bit.
Hi, it's not very much at all. Maybe 12 litres a month if that. 💚
Happy wedding anniversary Tracy on your wedding mild stone. My wife and myself have been married 42 year . Hopefully you had a great celebration on your special day. With highest regards and respectful thanks for your information .😆🎋❤
Thank you so much Wayne 💚
Wow 42 years that's wonderful 💚💚
at the ME in my city, they don’t suture the deceased after the autopsy. they just send them with the cavity completely open
Oh wow 😮
Am retired but would love to do this job again with these two people again if a could
You enjoy retirement 😉💚💚
It amazes me the time, effort, costs, the toxic chemicals we use to temporarily preserve a body.
If we would simply incinerate the body it would be so much more environmentally friendly, cheaper and efficient.
If it was only that simple. Thank you for your comments take care 😊💚
My mom has a pacemaker and we’ve been told that when she passes away that they have to take her pacemaker out even if she is buried. Why would this have to be done ? Tia
Hi, not sure where you are in the world be it's possible that medical devices are not allowed to be buried with the person because of environmental impact in your town or city. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
Why do you put them back in a bag, rather than place them back without?
Any biodegradable options instead of plastic?
Good question - we might discuss in an upcoming video. 👍🏼
Happy Belated Anniversary Tracy.
Thank you so much 😀 🤗 x
It's a matter of respect ❤
Awwww congrats to you and Mr Lovely Lady ❤
Thanks Niknax 🥰💚💚
Happy Anniversary Tracy. 🌹
Thank you! 🤗💚
Used to do this was a funeral director yes it is all in a bag so we clean them out of respect the post mortem embalming is the hardest
Thank you for sharing 🙏💚💚
This I did not know! Great info ❤️🐩
Thank you 😘💚💚
A very good listen thank you great video !!
Thank you Tom 😊💚🙂
Thanks ladies very interesting xx
Our pleasure!💚
Happy Anniversary Tracy 🎉🥂✨
Thank you so much 😀 💚💚
If a person is cremated and had to have an autopsy isn't the plastic from the bag going to melt and mess up the ashes
Hi Thai, no it doesn't effect the ashes. 💚
Is the bag biodegradable? Seems wrong to have a plastic bag inside of the body.
Hi, unfortunately it is. But the back needs to be water tight and be able to hold the tiny pieces of the dissected organs. Thanks for your comments take care 😊💚
Why don't the apt clean the organs post pm, and they put the organs in the bag and then sow up???
They leave the job to us because we are the embalmers concerned with the final result. The pathologists are concerned with finding cause of death. The rest is our job.
@Areyoudyingtoknow how long can a corner hold a deceased person for before the family can have them back?? If its a longtime say that of a murder trial, then do they freeze the body or do they embalm them??
This is a most interesting channel my dear mortician I was wondering when you receive a deceased that has been discovered after a number of days and sometimes weeks do you have problems with flies and how do you deal with the situation I was just concerned .thankyou
Hi, thank you for your kind words 😊
Flies are not usually a problem if any get into the mortuary or come in with a decomposed body I will kill them with flie spray. It's the millions of maggots that are the pain. I care for decomposition cases the same as any other with care respect and dignity. I will wash clean and use special disinfectant and other chemicals to pause the decomp and smell long enough so the funeral can go ahead without the odour. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
Very informative thank you ladies❤
Thanks for watching! 💚💚
Good topic, informative. Is it possible for that visceral bag to leak after thoroughly cleaning and embalming the organs?
Hi, this is why is important we take care and make sure no leaks are happening at the time we are closing the cavity back up. Once the cavity is closed and sealed it should not leak. 😊💚💚
What is the body cavity bag made of?
It's made of a tough plastic. Xx
My Dad works at an auto shop right behind a crematorium and has often told me about the smell of cooking meat and having ash and dust on everything, is this normal?
Not in the crematorium we know it's a sealed system. Thanks for your question take care 😊💚💚
Do you remove bowel and stomach contents in a toilet?
Yes. Take care 💚💚
❤❤🌹🌹👏🏻👏🏻 happy anniversary 🎊🎉
Thank you so much 😀 Tracy 🥰💚💚
Interesting!! It seems you use a lot of chemicals, powder and potions, are those expensive? Thank you ❤
Yes some are expensive.
Take care 😊💚
Very interesting!
Thank you 💚💚
So if body doesn't need autopsied, you don't have to clean out the poop in intestines?
Yip that's correct 😊💚
So very interesting!
Glad you think so! 💚💚
Happy anniversary!💚💚🎉
Thank you so much 😀 💚💚
I love these vedios. Your both wonderful gals.xo
Thank you so much! Always so kind Marguerite 🥰💚💚
Hey beautiful ladies 😊 hope your both well!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Yes we are thank you 🥰🥰💚💚
Is the viscera bag made out of a biodegradable material? Or just plastic?
Hi Toni, unfortunately plastic at the moment 😟
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Does the embalming get all the poo out of the body?
Most of it 😊💚
Happy Anniversary! Your such a cute couple! ❤
Thank you!! 😊 💚
Happy Anniversary ❤❤
Thank you so much 😀💚
I am wondering what Kal's job would be in a circus. Ima guessing "organ" grinder.
🤣🤣 of course what else 😜💚💚
may i ask will my body be washed after unclothing it as will it be done before im embalmed and when embalmed does it ever effect the groin and reproductive region in an male as will the embalming fluid go into my reproductive organs ??
Hi Michael sure you asked this before. Yes your whole body will be embalmed. Take care 💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow hi ladies just seen this sorry may of asked before i get confused and do forget what iv asked due to my illness sorry . thanks for confirming i be fully embalmed tho hope as iv got sum swelling to my body limbs this not effect my body embalming |?? as an embalmer will that person be fully unclothing also ?
Ment to say there is never a naked deceased we cover there privates up and we talk to them as if they are still alive they were human beings at one point
Hi, definitely covers always and yes I chat away to them too 😊💚💚
Happy Anniversary.
Thank you so much 😀 💚
Thanks guys interesting ..
Thanks Andy 😘💚💚
You couldn’t pay me enough to be a mortician.
It's not for everyone. 😊💚
This is something I couldn't do.
I question myself somedays 😔
It can have it's very difficult cases to deal with. Thank you for your comments take care ❤️
@Areyoudyingtoknow I admire you, your strength and care and resilience. Your work is valuable, necessary and important. It is like a calling. I'm only saying that I didn't even know that morticians have to clean organs like this post autopsy. This is where I think I couldn't. Thank you for reading comments. Hugs from London! ❤
Thank you 🙏 and big hugs back to you in London 😍❤️
I just don’t know… There’s something…🤔
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Happy anniversay ❤
Thank you so much 😊💚💚
why do you wash the organs is there a reason for this tracy
To stop them from smelling bad Natalie 😊💚💚
Happy anniversary
Thank you 😊💚
Hexxing u can't put all parts back to get her but the body parts go in the body including the brain it's called respect
Thank you 💚
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My mind is officially blown! How in the world do you clean out the bowels? I have a visual of Tracy squeezing poo out of the intestine 😮
That's exactly how I have to do it as you described. It's definitely not my favourite job in the mortuary but necessary sometimes. Take care 😊💚
I won't be able to stomach touching organs I don't even like touching raw meat that reminder organ
Not for everyone 💚
Aw Tracy you must have been married at like 10?! ❤
🤣🤣 if only. You are fat to kind 💚💚
'Promosm' ⭐
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Boring you both😅
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Where does the name viscera come from? I’ve never understood the name 🥰🥰🥰🥰🫣🫣 xxxxxxxxx
The word "viscera" comes from Latin, where it originally meant "internal organs." In Latin, "viscera" is the plural form of "viscus," which refers to the internal organs of the body. Over time, the term "viscera" has come to specifically refer to the organs located within the abdominal cavity, such as the stomach, liver, intestines, and kidneys.
Hope that helps ☺️💚