I almost was a mortician but became a medical examiner and Forensic Pathologist. I'm disabled and had to retire. I really have respect and appreciation for what you do. I'm so happy I found your channel. ❤
When my mom died I took her favorite tea cup to the funeral and asked my two adult children if they wanted to hand write a note to their grannie to be placed in her tea cup along with her in her coffin. It was the ultimate “Priority Mail” and it felt so good to do it. One more thing, about 2 weeks before my mom passed, around 10:30 that night we had a loving conversation like no other. We asked forgiveness from each other for any and all hurtful comments or actions done in the past, said an Act of Contrition to God for our sins and said the Our Father tiger. After that, we discussed exactly which of her beautiful nightgowns, when the time came, would she want to be buried. After that conversation, I fixed us both a cup of tea, had some shortbread and continued watching The Nanny, Golden Girls and THEN M.A.S.H., which was our nightly routine when I came home on weekends. Her in her hospital bed in the living room and me in the easy chair beside her; Precious Memories. I am so glad we had that time and conversation before she passed, as I didn’t make it back to my childhood home in time to say a final “goodbye”. I hate I missed that and kind of felt a little robbed. I felt there had to be something I could do to fix that feeling. I figured the last thing I could physically do for her was to curl her hair, apply her makeup and spray her down with her favorite cologne (Clinique Original). I called the funeral home for permission, which was granted, so off I went with curling iron and makeup bag in tow. As the mortician looked on, I did my thing, talking to my mom as I worked and was also able to say my goodbye. She left this earthly world, not only looking beautiful, but smelling great; whole funeral home smelled like Clinique! That was 16 years ago and have never regretted my decision. Rest In Perfect Peace Mom💕.
My dad passed in 2007 due to plaque blocking his heart (primary cause) and diabetes mellitus plus chrones disease being contributing factors. There was a full autopsy done including the head. Coroner's case because he died unexpectedly at home (we live in the UK). The funeral director desided it was a great idea to tell me, a 27 year old woman dealing with the death of her father on her own, that I wasn't to touch my father's head during the viewing because I would knock the top of his skull off.....I know this is not correct now but at the time it freaked me out. Not only that the funeral home kept trying to get me to pay for things that weren't needed or wanted by me or my father (from things he said in the past)....the bloke kept on saying things like "you loved your dad so you want the best." If I had listened to the funeral director it would have been a full embalm, top range coffin, horse drawn carriage...the works! My dad wanted simple, non religious cremation and scatter his remains (and he specified all of him whole) back to the sea. I made sure he got it. Xx
Hi Charlotte, we are so sorry you went through this. Unfortunately there are still companies that operate in this way. We are really happy you were able to stand your ground and get the send off he would have wanted. 💜Thank you for sharing xx
Another interesting video ladies! Keep up the great work! My precious mother passed from breast/bone and brain cancer. She hated wearing a wig so when she passed, I bought her a beautiful silk scarf that matched her clothing. We donated her wigs to a program for ladies that cant afford them.
Hi lovely ladies I'm new to your channel, I recently lost my brother suddenly, you have both brought me comfort last few weeks, Tracy you are amazing lady you look after everyone so beautifully & with such respect, Trish your thoughtful how you ask the questions bless you both ladies ,take care xxx
Hello, a newbie here, great topic today. My dad had double leg amputation just before he passed so we were worried about him sliding down in the coffin. They told us they put a piece of chipboard inside to hold him place and a strap, what a relieve, phew. Thanks ladies.
When my grandma passed away, my mum and aunt were getting her ready with the funeral home, and they asked for her teeth . My mum found them and sent them off with grandma . 1 week later on the day of the funeral, we discovered they weren't grandmas teeth, but they were grandads teeth 🤦♀️ xxxx
That's absolutely brilliant Tracy 👏👏 well done ✅ and what a pass 94 go girl, will let Jancine know she influences a beautiful lady out in the USA to become an end of life doula 💚 and that's so special Tracy given your time up to care for others 🌹💚💚
My name is Renee, rhymes with Jeannie, and I live in Toronto, Canada. LADIES! I love your channel. I just started watching a few months back and knew you’d be on my radar from here on in. You two are like cream to coffee or tea to biscuits! How you deal with the stories, which could be considered a tad terrifying if left in the hands of others not as capable or caring as are yours. While this comment is anything but short and sweet I wanted you to know there is another Canadian who thinks the two of you are awesome and awe inspiring! Ciao4now
Awww that's such a beautiful message 🥰 thank you sooo much Renee and welcome to the channel 🤗 We also have a very good friend called Renee ☺️ Take care in beautiful Canada ❤️❤️
Thank you Trish for always asking the hard questions in such a palatable way & thank you Trish for your devotion to kindness, compassion, honesty & integrity in an industry where it needs to be the rule & not the exception! ❤❤❤❤❤
Another informative, tasteful episode. I can’t say enough how much I love this channel! You ladies really rock and then some. Only 2yrs?! Wow, I thought it was longer?!?
Oh you are so lovely 😍 and been with us from the beginning, yes just over 2 years now, we actually didn't think it would last this long be it's gone in a direction we never thought helping so many people 🙏 and meeting so many people we like to call friends in this journey like yourself 🥰💚💚
Hi T&T, thank you for this. My nana died back in January (she was 95, and had dementia), and while we didn't have a viewing due to how long it took to arrange the funeral, I do hope that the morticians that treated her did so with the same care that you clearly take with all your clients. Hi from Yorkshire, UK
Tracy , you are definitely caring woman, and you only want what's best for everyone involved specially viewing your loved ones. thanks so much for sharing your videos.
I’m in no way interested in a career in this because it would be extremely hard and uncomfortable. However it’s really interesting knowing what happens. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work. You seem like such a lovely lady and enjoy what you do.
Thanks Harry, it's not for everyone and while some days are so very tough, I take comfort in the fact that I am helping others have the final goodbye that might ease their grief just a little. Thanks for watching our videos.🌻
You two lovely ladies are so interesting these things are things a lot of people don’t like talking about I find it fascinating much love from geordieland uk x
when my grandpa died he was in a nursing home and they lost his teeth. But my dad wanted his new dental work in his mouth but when they couldnt find them they opened a drawer in a cabinet and they said pick out a pair. There were so many plates my dad said for get it and when they showed my grandpa his mouth was shut and it looked like he had his plate in. Thank you for sharing this with us
Your videos and information just keep getting better and better! awesome video as usual, thank you so much for everything you both Tracy and Trish, do to put such excellent videos together for your viewers!
😢😢 no no no that's so awful, makes no sense why.....just get a larger coffin. The thought makes me sick 😔 how unbearably sad for the family 💔 I would never never never do anything like that it would haunt me forever. Some people are unbelievable. Take care 💚
Hi, no I don't worry at all. Most of my preparation are not embalmed, I would say 90% of my work is no Embalming. It's not common place to embalm everyone where I work like it is in some funeral homes and other countries. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
When my dad died they had put a pack of chewing tobacco under his hands. His hands were hand over hand . The next day his arms had stiffened and were above the Tabacco. It’s been nearly 20 years but can’t recall if they fixed it or not or if they could have fixed it.
Hey gal's. Always interesting... on an average how long does a body prep take....every scenario would be different I'm sure. I've heard you say that some can take all day. Do you do multiple at a time....omg the rude finger.... paddle pop stik should do it. Lol. Luv ya work ladies 😊
Hi, the finger 🤘 I loved that's she had the last laugh. A basic body prep with no complications takes around 30 to 40 minutes. A basic embalm with no issues around 2 hours. Reconstruction from a few hours to days or weeks. I work on one body at a time. I do have another mortician I call in on busy days to help out. Thank you for your question take care 💚🌺
I was wanting gram mothers wedding ring, but she had very bad arthritis and her finger joints were very large. Do you have a way of getting that ring off her finger? David
Hi David, we use a ring cutter and cut the ring off with families permission first. I would imagine any jewelers would have ring cutters if you need one. Also I use thread and moisturising cream if the fingers are just slightly swollen, cover the finger with the cream loop the thread and the ring then turn the ring around and around the finger with the tread while gentle pulling the ring down the finger till it comes off. Hope these tip can help you. Take care 😊💚
I also wonder what happens to a body when it is carried up or down a staircase as happened with the late Queen while she was carried up the steps into St. George's Chapel and finally lowered into the crypt inside the George VI Memorial Chapel.
Hi, the body won't move as we secure the person so if the coffin/casket needs to be moved like you say the body will stay in the same position. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
Out of curiosity this 1 is coming all the way from South Africa💃💃 what happens with burn victims?if a person has been burnt beyond recognition n when the person has 3rd degree burns that even the skin is falling off?
Hello out in Beautiful South Africa. Not much can be done for bodies that are burnt to the point they is no skin on. The body is usually to but it bluntly charged blackened and crisp like a piece of meat left on the BBQ for to long. It's very traumatic to see. But I would wash down the body, then cover the body in an autopsy gel to slow down the decomposition and wrap the body with clinical hospital pads then wrap in a sheet and placed into a coffin or casket for the funeral service. Thank you for your question take care 💚💚
Hello, T&T! I have a question that's been bugging me for the past year, or so. Over here in Northern Ireland, or perhaps even the entire United Kingdom, before a coffin is lowered into the grave, the Council staff apply a thing called a 'coffin pad' which is essentially a thin purple, full-length cushion held in place with elastic/ribbon ties around the top and tail of the coffin. I have found out the name on Wikipedia, but it doesn't tell us WHY a coffin pad IS USED. Perhaps you could enlighten me....I'd be so grateful ❤
Good question, but no. The hardware/art shop staff don't know what I'm buying the saw blades, clay etc for - I usually get reimbursed by the boss. Thanks for watching!
Whoever did my sisters face did a horrible job when her husband blew her eye socket out and part of her cheek off in her sleep I was disappointed as it did not even look like her at all 😢
Your accent is bugging me Tracy, are you originally from Durham, Sunderland or Newcastle? With the Ozzie twang I really can't tell. I live near Newcastle but am not native so struggle a bit with the accent differences. :). Love how you are uncovering the mysteries for us folks. Thank you
I’m so giving the finger hack for my grumpy dad 😂😂😂 what do you do for drowning victims that are found like a day later ? We had a local 4 yr old that ran from a playground last night when the grandfather took a phone call. He was found late today 2 miles away in Boston harbor. Autistic and was totally non verbal. They get bloated ?
Oh no Tracy that's so very sad 😢 poor young boy. You know someone times it can be surprised and I can get people in that were found in water 2 or 3 days after death and are not bloated at all and some can be. But I'd bloated I would raise the arms and legs and make tiny incision into the limbs and leave overnight and a ton of water will have drained out of the skin bringing down the swelling and then I would also aspirated the torso to bring down the swelling too. Thank you for your question. Have a great weekend 💚💚😍
Tracey, have you read Josephine Price Powell's "working with the Dead"? I think she is a North Eastener like yourself. Fascinating storey! Also my uncle was a Mortuary Tech during the "troubles" in Northern Ireland. He said that he used to rebuild heads after Bombings or after multiple GSW'S with papier mache. Is this still a thing? another one is what's the usual wake!/burial time in Oz? We have 3 days with the deceased at home then burial. England often have weeks between and usually don't bring their family member home but wake them at the undertakers. Just wondered how Australia deals in comparison? Thanks ❤️
Oh no never heard of that book. I have read lots of other but not that one and a local girl from the north, will definitely check it out, thanks. Oh wow that's definitely old fashioned reconstruction work on the heads. Oh wow he would have seen so much trauma in his time 😔 I use plaster of Paris, modelling clay and latex followed by airbrush makeup. We have so many different cultures here in Queensland Australia that guide of funeral services. Mostly it's a simple service in a chapel or church with a celebrant or priest. Viewing main do just before the service and it's 90% cremations. But we have other cultures like for instance Samoan these families will have there loved ones embalmed and take them home for a few days to a week then the service after. So we have a mixture of all kinds of service. Thank you for your question and your information on the book I will looked it up for sure 😊 💚💚
Why don't funeral homes let families know that they can do the hair, dressing and makeup etc themselves. We found out after the fact. They charge3d over 100 dollars just to put my mom's hair in a bun. Like less than 5 minutes and charge that much. A rip off
Hi Sandra, sorry to hear this. I have never heard of a funeral home charging separate for doing hair, it should be all part of the preparation. I colour hair and cut hair if family requests this (no extra cost as all). Also our funeral home will and have always informed family that they can do hair make and dress they deceased loved one if they wanted too. Thanks for your comments take care 💚
I always thought mind why weren’t we asked if we wanted my Aunties false teeth put in, nothing was ever mentioned they weren’t even with her as she had taken them out the day she died in the house. I just thought oh maybe it’s not a done thing, learn something new everyday.
Hi, that's not a problem at all, wear what ever you want. Just make sure your family know your wishes when that time comes, hopefully not for many many years yet, take care 😊💚
Hi, you know it's not really a think when people die from hanging and if the neck is slightly out of normal range we ask the family for clothing that would disguise this kind of trauma. Thank you for your question take care 💚
I almost was a mortician but became a medical examiner and Forensic Pathologist. I'm disabled and had to retire. I really have respect and appreciation for what you do. I'm so happy I found your channel. ❤
Thank you for sharing and welcome to the channel 🤗❤️❤️
When my mom died I took her favorite tea cup to the funeral and asked my two adult children if they wanted to hand write a note to their grannie to be placed in her tea cup along with her in her coffin. It was the ultimate “Priority Mail” and it felt so good to do it. One more thing, about 2 weeks before my mom passed, around 10:30 that night we had a loving conversation like no other. We asked forgiveness from each other for any and all hurtful comments or actions done in the past, said an Act of Contrition to God for our sins and said the Our Father tiger. After that, we discussed exactly which of her beautiful nightgowns, when the time came, would she want to be buried. After that conversation, I fixed us both a cup of tea, had some shortbread and continued watching The Nanny, Golden Girls and THEN M.A.S.H., which was our nightly routine when I came home on weekends. Her in her hospital bed in the living room and me in the easy chair beside her; Precious Memories. I am so glad we had that time and conversation before she passed, as I didn’t make it back to my childhood home in time to say a final “goodbye”. I hate I missed that and kind of felt a little robbed. I felt there had to be something I could do to fix that feeling. I figured the last thing I could physically do for her was to curl her hair, apply her makeup and spray her down with her favorite cologne (Clinique Original). I called the funeral home for permission, which was granted, so off I went with curling iron and makeup bag in tow. As the mortician looked on, I did my thing, talking to my mom as I worked and was also able to say my goodbye. She left this earthly world, not only looking beautiful, but smelling great; whole funeral home smelled like Clinique! That was 16 years ago and have never regretted my decision. Rest In Perfect Peace Mom💕.
Oh, that's lovely. 💜
Always interesting!
Your respect for the living and the dead are apparent! Your gentle kindness shines through 💙
Thank you so very much 😚💚💚
Tracy, what an amazing, caring women your are. To have a person with your integrity & compassion is a rare find. Thank you!
Thank you.💜
My dad passed in 2007 due to plaque blocking his heart (primary cause) and diabetes mellitus plus chrones disease being contributing factors. There was a full autopsy done including the head. Coroner's case because he died unexpectedly at home (we live in the UK).
The funeral director desided it was a great idea to tell me, a 27 year old woman dealing with the death of her father on her own, that I wasn't to touch my father's head during the viewing because I would knock the top of his skull off.....I know this is not correct now but at the time it freaked me out. Not only that the funeral home kept trying to get me to pay for things that weren't needed or wanted by me or my father (from things he said in the past)....the bloke kept on saying things like "you loved your dad so you want the best."
If I had listened to the funeral director it would have been a full embalm, top range coffin, horse drawn carriage...the works!
My dad wanted simple, non religious cremation and scatter his remains (and he specified all of him whole) back to the sea. I made sure he got it. Xx
Hi Charlotte, we are so sorry you went through this.
Unfortunately there are still companies that operate in this way. We are really happy you were able to stand your ground and get the send off he would have wanted. 💜Thank you for sharing xx
Another interesting video ladies! Keep up the great work! My precious mother passed from breast/bone and brain cancer. She hated wearing a wig so when she passed, I bought her a beautiful silk scarf that matched her clothing. We donated her wigs to a program for ladies that cant afford them.
That's a lovely idea. We are sorry you lost your mum. That's sad 😔take care lovely xx
Hi lovely ladies I'm new to your channel, I recently lost my brother suddenly, you have both brought me comfort last few weeks, Tracy you are amazing lady you look after everyone so beautifully & with such respect, Trish your thoughtful how you ask the questions bless you both ladies ,take care xxx
Oh Gail, we send love to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your beautiful comment lovely 💜
Hello, a newbie here, great topic today. My dad had double leg amputation just before he passed so we were worried about him sliding down in the coffin. They told us they put a piece of chipboard inside to hold him place and a strap, what a relieve, phew. Thanks ladies.
Hi lovely, we are so glad you asked them the question!! We are happy their response put you at ease. Sorry for your loss. 😔 Thank you for sharing 💚
When my grandma passed away, my mum and aunt were getting her ready with the funeral home, and they asked for her teeth . My mum found them and sent them off with grandma . 1 week later on the day of the funeral, we discovered they weren't grandmas teeth, but they were grandads teeth 🤦♀️ xxxx
Oh no! At least they were grandad's and not some stranger's teeth. Oops!
It's nice that family could be involved in grandmas preparation. 💜
Holy moley! Was your grandfather still living and left the teeth someplace?
Girls ! I passed my death doula certification with a 94. Thank you and your doula guest that was on. ❤❤❤
That's absolutely brilliant Tracy 👏👏 well done ✅ and what a pass 94 go girl, will let Jancine know she influences a beautiful lady out in the USA to become an end of life doula 💚 and that's so special Tracy given your time up to care for others 🌹💚💚
My name is Renee, rhymes with Jeannie, and I live in Toronto, Canada.
LADIES! I love your channel. I just started watching a few months back and knew you’d be on my radar from here on in.
You two are like cream to coffee or tea to biscuits!
How you deal with the stories, which could be considered a tad terrifying if left in the hands of others not as capable or caring as are yours.
While this comment is anything but short and sweet I wanted you to know there is another Canadian who thinks the two of you are awesome and awe inspiring! Ciao4now
Awww that's such a beautiful message 🥰 thank you sooo much Renee and welcome to the channel 🤗
We also have a very good friend called Renee ☺️
Take care in beautiful Canada ❤️❤️
Thank you Trish for always asking the hard questions in such a palatable way & thank you Trish for your devotion to kindness, compassion, honesty & integrity in an industry where it needs to be the rule & not the exception!
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Thank you your are always so kind 💚💚
Another informative, tasteful episode. I can’t say enough how much I love this channel! You ladies really rock and then some.
Only 2yrs?! Wow, I thought it was longer?!?
Oh you are so lovely 😍 and been with us from the beginning, yes just over 2 years now, we actually didn't think it would last this long be it's gone in a direction we never thought helping so many people 🙏 and meeting so many people we like to call friends in this journey like yourself 🥰💚💚
I'm obsessed with these ladies and this program. You are really the best.
Awww, thanks! 💜
Hi T&T, thank you for this. My nana died back in January (she was 95, and had dementia), and while we didn't have a viewing due to how long it took to arrange the funeral, I do hope that the morticians that treated her did so with the same care that you clearly take with all your clients.
Hi from Yorkshire, UK
Ohh, that's sad. But rest assured there are many beautiful kind people in the industry and we are sure she would have been well cared for.💜🙏
I so appreciate you Trish and Tracy. You have helped me AFTER the fact of dealing with grief. Thank you so much. ❤❤
Sending hugs 🤗💚💚
Tracy , you are definitely caring woman, and you only want what's best for everyone involved specially viewing your loved ones. thanks so much for sharing your videos.
Thank you so much for been so kind. It's so important for lots of families to have a viewing, I just want to help xx ❤️❤️
I’m in no way interested in a career in this because it would be extremely hard and uncomfortable. However it’s really interesting knowing what happens. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work. You seem like such a lovely lady and enjoy what you do.
Thanks Harry, it's not for everyone and while some days are so very tough, I take comfort in the fact that I am helping others have the final goodbye that might ease their grief just a little. Thanks for watching our videos.🌻
As always an interesting video.. and with compassion. Learn so much from this channel.
Thank you Amanda 😘💚💚
You two lovely ladies are so interesting these things are things a lot of people don’t like talking about I find it fascinating much love from geordieland uk x
Thanks lovely, we are happy you joined us!! ☀️
Thank you guys! Awesome as always! ❤️
🌻thanks for joining us 💜
I love thar rude finger thing. I think that's hysterical!
Was pretty funny.
when my grandpa died he was in a nursing home and they lost his teeth. But my dad wanted his new dental work in his mouth but when they couldnt find them they opened a drawer in a cabinet and they said pick out a pair. There were so many plates my dad said for get it and when they showed my grandpa his mouth was shut and it looked like he had his plate in. Thank you for sharing this with us
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Awesome Tracy, very interesting. 🐾☺️
Thanks
Enjoy your videos. Love you girls. And, thanks. Very cool to learn.
Hi Michelle, thank you so much 😘💚
Your videos and information just keep getting better and better! awesome video as usual, thank you so much for everything you both Tracy and Trish, do to put such excellent videos together for your viewers!
💚💚 you are always so supportive and kind. Thank you 😚💚💚
Hi from Tennessee, love y'all's videos...
Hi Kim, out in Tennessee 😘 thank you so much 💚💚
You have such tact when explaining this subject. Blessings to you 🙏 ❤
Thank you so very much for your very kind words 🙏💚💚
Love a good hack ! Great video .. ❤
Thank you Andy 😍💚💚
So interesting thank you both ☺️
Thank you for watching 🙂 take care 😊💚
Your job is creative, who knew? Very interesting.
Thank you so much 😊💚💚
Oh my goodness! About the rude finger....Hilarious!
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Hi Tracy and Trish... You two are always smiling.. Never a dull moment... ❤ Xx
Thanks, we have a fun time hanging out together. ⭐
Hi ladies , this was interesting. Love the topic .Keep up the good work. ❤❤
Thanks 🤟
hi Jesse and Trish!Sending you love.🌻🎇🎆🌻
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We actually had a mortuary where they literally cut the man’s legs off so he’d fit in the casket. Big lawsuit, needless to say!!!
😢😢 no no no that's so awful, makes no sense why.....just get a larger coffin. The thought makes me sick 😔 how unbearably sad for the family 💔 I would never never never do anything like that it would haunt me forever. Some people are unbelievable.
Take care 💚
wouldn`t of been in Michigan would it...
Hi ladies! Do you ever worry that as an embalmer that you will get less work, as more families opt for cremation ?
Hi, no I don't worry at all. Most of my preparation are not embalmed, I would say 90% of my work is no Embalming. It's not common place to embalm everyone where I work like it is in some funeral homes and other countries. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
When my dad died they had put a pack of chewing tobacco under his hands. His hands were hand over hand . The next day his arms had stiffened and were above the Tabacco. It’s been nearly 20 years but can’t recall if they fixed it or not or if they could have fixed it.
Love your hair Tracy😊
Thank you 💚
Hi my friends. 😊 Always interesting topics.
👍thanks for watching 💜
I’m newly obsessed with this channel .. I was wondering what do you do with oversized cysts or bumps on the body .. do you have to pop them ??
Welcome to the channel Terry, very interested question ❓ Watch out for Tuesday video 😉
Have a wonderful weekend 💚💚
Very interesting! Thank you 🙏 ❤
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Hey gal's. Always interesting... on an average how long does a body prep take....every scenario would be different I'm sure. I've heard you say that some can take all day. Do you do multiple at a time....omg the rude finger.... paddle pop stik should do it. Lol. Luv ya work ladies 😊
Hi, the finger 🤘 I loved that's she had the last laugh. A basic body prep with no complications takes around 30 to 40 minutes. A basic embalm with no issues around 2 hours. Reconstruction from a few hours to days or weeks. I work on one body at a time. I do have another mortician I call in on busy days to help out. Thank you for your question take care 💚🌺
So interesting, thanks again you both!
Thank you so much 💚💚
Thanks for the video and educational matters
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I was wanting gram mothers wedding ring, but she had very bad arthritis and her finger joints were very large. Do you have a way of getting that ring off her finger? David
Hi David, we use a ring cutter and cut the ring off with families permission first. I would imagine any jewelers would have ring cutters if you need one. Also I use thread and moisturising cream if the fingers are just slightly swollen, cover the finger with the cream loop the thread and the ring then turn the ring around and around the finger with the tread while gentle pulling the ring down the finger till it comes off. Hope these tip can help you. Take care 😊💚
I love these ladies I would love to have them prepare me when I die
Ooh but not for a very long time yet Donna 🤗 take good care and thank you 😘💚💚
I also wonder what happens to a body when it is carried up or down a staircase as happened with the late Queen while she was carried up the steps into St. George's Chapel and finally lowered into the crypt inside the George VI Memorial Chapel.
Hi, the body won't move as we secure the person so if the coffin/casket needs to be moved like you say the body will stay in the same position. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
I would love to hear about some of the unusual requests you have gotten from families
Hi, we have touched on this before maybe we can do another video on this. Take care ❤️❤️
cheers!! you actually showed a real person in a coffin..even for 3 seconds!!👍
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Out of curiosity this 1 is coming all the way from South Africa💃💃 what happens with burn victims?if a person has been burnt beyond recognition n when the person has 3rd degree burns that even the skin is falling off?
Hello out in Beautiful South Africa.
Not much can be done for bodies that are burnt to the point they is no skin on. The body is usually to but it bluntly charged blackened and crisp like a piece of meat left on the BBQ for to long. It's very traumatic to see. But I would wash down the body, then cover the body in an autopsy gel to slow down the decomposition and wrap the body with clinical hospital pads then wrap in a sheet and placed into a coffin or casket for the funeral service. Thank you for your question take care 💚💚
Hello, T&T! I have a question that's been bugging me for the past year, or so. Over here in Northern Ireland, or perhaps even the entire United Kingdom, before a coffin is lowered into the grave, the Council staff apply a thing called a 'coffin pad' which is essentially a thin purple, full-length cushion held in place with elastic/ribbon ties around the top and tail of the coffin. I have found out the name on Wikipedia, but it doesn't tell us WHY a coffin pad IS USED. Perhaps you could enlighten me....I'd be so grateful ❤
Hi Gaggy sorry missed this. I will have a look into this and see if it's the same here, will let you know 😘💚💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow Thank you. I know you two ladies are busy! I look forward to your reply 💙💙💙
How do you bring a baby into the funeral home? is there a small stretcher 😢
Hi, we have a baby carrier with little straps to carry 😔❤️❤️
TRACY if you go to the hardware store. do you get trade discount and you do get reimburse for the out lay??
Good question, but no. The hardware/art shop staff don't know what I'm buying the saw blades, clay etc for - I usually get reimbursed by the boss.
Thanks for watching!
Whoever did my sisters face did a horrible job when her husband blew her eye socket out and part of her cheek off in her sleep I was disappointed as it did not even look like her at all 😢
Oh goodness that's that so traumatic and awful your poor sister 😔 we are so very sorry to hear this. Please take good care ❤️❤️
Your accent is bugging me Tracy, are you originally from Durham, Sunderland or Newcastle? With the Ozzie twang I really can't tell. I live near Newcastle but am not native so struggle a bit with the accent differences. :). Love how you are uncovering the mysteries for us folks. Thank you
Hi, I am from Co Durham. Thank you for your kind comments 🙏 take care out in good old North East England 💚💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow My first guess was right, Yay. Keep well.
It certainly was 😊💚💚
Very interested hacks
👍thanks
Hi Girls I would like to know if you have to sew or glue the mouth shut It looks very intrusive Love your videos
Hi, I suture the mouth closed it makes it look more natural than glue. ❤️
@@Areyoudyingtoknow thank you
Your welcome 🤗🩷
May I ask, for people who have fallen from a height, how do you manage reconstructing their face for a viewing? Thank you! Xx
Hi, we have done a few videos on reconstruction before but maybe it's time to revisit this again. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚
I’m so giving the finger hack for my grumpy dad 😂😂😂 what do you do for drowning victims that are found like a day later ? We had a local 4 yr old that ran from a playground last night when the grandfather took a phone call. He was found late today 2 miles away in Boston harbor. Autistic and was totally non verbal. They get bloated ?
Oh no Tracy that's so very sad 😢 poor young boy.
You know someone times it can be surprised and I can get people in that were found in water 2 or 3 days after death and are not bloated at all and some can be. But I'd bloated I would raise the arms and legs and make tiny incision into the limbs and leave overnight and a ton of water will have drained out of the skin bringing down the swelling and then I would also aspirated the torso to bring down the swelling too. Thank you for your question. Have a great weekend 💚💚😍
Tracy how many bodies would you prep in a day and how long does each one take on average?
Hiya, I can prep on average between 3 and 10 bodies a day. A basic prep for a natural death takes between 20 and 45 minutes.💜
I wish you vguys would come back ànd do this again as we all have more questions to ask you
Hi, ask away happy to answer your questions if we can ☺️💚💚
@Are you dying to know? I don't know if I asked this before, but is she still Making new videos on this topic?
Love this site.
We have lots and lots of videos, what topic in particular are you interested in? Xx
How long is the process from intake to casketing for an average individual?
Hiya, if we are talking a natural death, maybe an hour?
@@Areyoudyingtoknow Thank you. I love your channel. I've learned so much.
Tha K you for watching and your kind words 💚
when i go , i want you to look after me , family member went recently and too much stress. Shame you are thousands of miles away :(
🙏💚💚 hopefully you won't need a Morticians services for a very long time 🌹
I viewed a woman that her lips were in a pucker position. Husband questioned them about it. They said that's just the way it is
Oh that's sad 😔 and not very helpful 😕
Tracey, have you read Josephine Price Powell's "working with the Dead"? I think she is a North Eastener like yourself. Fascinating storey! Also my uncle was a Mortuary Tech during the "troubles" in Northern Ireland. He said that he used to rebuild heads after Bombings or after multiple GSW'S with papier mache. Is this still a thing? another one is what's the usual wake!/burial time in Oz? We have 3 days with the deceased at home then burial. England often have weeks between and usually don't bring their family member home but wake them at the undertakers. Just wondered how Australia deals in comparison? Thanks ❤️
Oh no never heard of that book. I have read lots of other but not that one and a local girl from the north, will definitely check it out, thanks. Oh wow that's definitely old fashioned reconstruction work on the heads. Oh wow he would have seen so much trauma in his time 😔
I use plaster of Paris, modelling clay and latex followed by airbrush makeup. We have so many different cultures here in Queensland Australia that guide of funeral services. Mostly it's a simple service in a chapel or church with a celebrant or priest. Viewing main do just before the service and it's 90% cremations. But we have other cultures like for instance Samoan these families will have there loved ones embalmed and take them home for a few days to a week then the service after. So we have a mixture of all kinds of service. Thank you for your question and your information on the book I will looked it up for sure 😊 💚💚
Why don't funeral homes let families know that they can do the hair, dressing and makeup etc themselves. We found out after the fact. They charge3d over 100 dollars just to put my mom's hair in a bun. Like less than 5 minutes and charge that much. A rip off
Hi Sandra, sorry to hear this. I have never heard of a funeral home charging separate for doing hair, it should be all part of the preparation. I colour hair and cut hair if family requests this (no extra cost as all). Also our funeral home will and have always informed family that they can do hair make and dress they deceased loved one if they wanted too. Thanks for your comments take care 💚
I always thought mind why weren’t we asked if we wanted my Aunties false teeth put in, nothing was ever mentioned they weren’t even with her as she had taken them out the day she died in the house. I just thought oh maybe it’s not a done thing, learn something new everyday.
Hi, hope you are well 😊 thank you 💚💚
@@Areyoudyingtoknow ah still breathing like lol. Just playing catch up on your videos. Been hot here in the UK recently
Glad to hear alls good 😊 enjoy that warmth 😍💚💚
I want to be cremated wearing my new nightgown . is that a problem?
Hi, that's not a problem at all, wear what ever you want. Just make sure your family know your wishes when that time comes, hopefully not for many many years yet, take care 😊💚
Ace hacks 👍
Thank you 😊💚
Tracy, Scottish accent?
Hi, I am from Co Durham in the North East of England 😉 💚
What about a stretched neck with a hanging?
Hi, you know it's not really a think when people die from hanging and if the neck is slightly out of normal range we ask the family for clothing that would disguise this kind of trauma. Thank you for your question take care 💚
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Hi from a very drizzly Brisbane 🌦️
All you do is talk never see nothing
Hi ladies, hope your both well, you both do amazing jobs and both help people, in different ways but your both equally amazing :) 🩷🧡💚💙
Hi Lucy 😘 we are both well, hope you are well too. Thank you as always for your on going support 🙏😘💚💚