I’m a cosmetology student and I’m getting ready to do my first job at the funeral home I’ve been offered a job at when I graduate. Unfortunately it is my own aunt. She passed unexpectedly last week and she had just made an appointment with me to have her hair done. I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your pure honesty and advice. It has truly helped me prepare myself for this. Thank you again, so much.
Hello Emmy, I am ever so grateful that I could help you. Sending my love and condolences to you and your family. It sometimes is unfortunate by way of how we were introduced into the industry but that just means we are in our purpose. Not too many explain details in regards to the funeral home and working in one.
Thank you for the video my daughter who is fifteen is watching this video, since she was twelve she had been studying this industry this will help her have a personal look Thank you again.
You made this video very fun, realistic, honest and relatable. I have a relative who was hired to drive a hearse in the early 90's: they made him get three suits in different colors. He was cool with the gig, until he had to go to the funeral home one night...............alone! He went in the prop room, the body was sitting up (either from gas trapped inside or being positioned for the casket), and he quit soon after. He never saw any embalming, but from other graphic videos I've watched on here, the trocar process is what seems to traumatize most people who are not in the industry. For me, I already have my burial plan in place and I want direct cremation. I know that many people need the final viewing as closure, but I don't like the whole embalming process and then rotting in the ground: that's money wasted to me. But I truly appreciate what you do, and how you take time to explain the process to families and people interested in the industry. We must all pass this way.
Being a Health and Wellness Professional... With also being a Reiki Master practitioner.... I’m a very empathic person! There’s also times where I cry during my sessions silently! But I couldn’t do this line of work! I just lost my mom last month!
I think that the most important thing to viewers and potential Mortuary Science students is that they hear the absolute Truth from someone who is already in the industry. Honestly speaking, “some” make it sound so easy and simple when in all reality, this is the reality of death. It’s smart thinking and dedication which keeps those who are in it humble and dedicated to their line of work! We appreciate you sis! Keep the videos coming and continue to enlighten us.
@@MsMortuary thank you for these videos. I'm a licensed cosmetologist and this field of work always intrigued me. I never knew or thought how to get in or what it took. And you have helped me understand a lot. Thank you.
I just started going to school for Estetics & this is an avenue I am considering upon graduation for my town. When my father died it was under traumatic circumstances & I don't think the funeral home knew or were equipped to handle any physical traumas. We were told when planning the funeral he would look like he did in life. Oh they lied to us! You could see the facial bruises, his face was sunken in, he had a hole on the side of his ear, there was also many other issues that I don't care to go into publicly (but I am sure you get my point) In Louisiana where I live I am sure NOLA has mortuary artists, because it is a bigger metro city. I don't think Lafayette does, sadly. Thank you for posting this video & you didn't scare me you just reassured me that there is an absolute need for dedicated & compassionate people like us in the industry. Thank you for all that you do! Virtual Hugs!!!!!!
My cousin prepared his uncle and our cousin. Both were murdered by gun violence. He told us he wanted to do it for them. He also said that when it came to his uncle, he stood there for a while before he could open the body bag. He did his job but he said he cried hard after.
Love you girl, I’ve been thinking about becoming a mortician. I’m a very empathic medium. I feel like I need to be in this industry. I’m also an artist. I love your videos. I’m going to subscribe. Thank you for your content!
Hi God Bless in this industry that sometimes people and clients take for granted without you out loved ones wouldn't be able to be viewed God Bless you💓💕💖
I can only imagine what it was last yr, with covid. The funeral industry was so backed up. Especially in NY, we were the epicenter. I commend u guys. I knew coming up, that the undertaking profession wasn't for me. I'm very empathetic, emotional and at 61, I still cry very easily & it's scary. I can't lie. I fear dying, and thatz the truth. I don't know if I'll ever get over that. But u can't cheat death. So I don't dwell. I try to learn what I can.
I’ve been wanting to do this! But have only been doing makeup for 7 years (not on the dead) I’m also a Certified Makeup Artist but I feel like I need my cosmetology license! Would love your opinion on where to start!
If possible attend Beauty school so that you are licensed to do hair but in the mean time see if you can find someone to shadow under until you feel comfortable enough to offer freelance services.
Okay I'm thinking about doing hair for the deceased. I'm so glad I came across your channel. I feel better after watching your video. Wish me luck. I have an interview tomorrow.
Ok ok I came across this video because I’m mentally prepared to work as a mortuary cosmetologists but I am completely concerned on how to apply for a job like this ? Because I am ready and prepared :)
This was amazing been wanting to switch up my career so informative and love the information you had brought! Thank you! Going to continue my research! Expand my career!
I think this profession would suit me well. I’m nervous that I may not be talented enough yet but I’ve been a cosmetologist for 7 years... Has there ever been a situation where you were really unsure if you could make them look presentable for viewing? And if that happens how do you handle it? Does the embalmer make the decision of who can and can’t be made up for viewing or is that the cosmetologists position? Thank you for all you do 💙
My foster mom did this and took us to the funeral home with her. My lil brother was bad so he had to sit in there with her while she was doing the hair and makeup.
Can you go into more detail in a video, about the hair styling? That seems especially difficult, and like it might have special considerations like hair loosening from the scalp?
@@MsMortuary I had a friend wondering why/how womens' mortuary makeup and hairstyling makes their funerals so much more expensive. I told them that given how different mortuary makeup is, and having to be certified to work with corpses, and how different it must be to style hair on a deceased head... that it's probably wildly undercharging for a very specialized skill.
I'm going to be working on my grandmother's hair in a few days. Her viewing will be a week since she passed. I am a licensed hairdresser, but I've never worked on the deceased. She wasn't really one to wear makeup either, so I'm just wondering if it would still be needed & could I use regular foundation if needed? I was also thinking to use a light tinted lip color or lipstick.
Sending my condolences 💐. She may need a minimal coverage but you may not have to apply makeup of her complexion hasn’t changed. The mortuary makeup can be applied lightly to avoid a heavy makeup look. Some professionals use a tinted red dye to bring color back to their skin that may be all she needs. I would take some ideal lip colors with you just to what fits best for you just in case the Funeral Home doesn’t have the color you need. I hope this helps dm me on instagram if you have any questions when the time comes.
How does pricing for you services work. I'm a hairdresser and was planning on offering my hairdressing services do I have to know how to do makeup also in order to work in this industry?
Pricing is based on what you already charge for your services but we offer a specialty service but it depends on your experience. You don’t have to know how to do makeup, you can just do hair and hopefully learn how to do makeup eventually.
Depending on what profession you choose as far as, Funeral Home professional or a cosmetologist/barber you would have to enroll in the appropriate school, then you will be able to purchase supplies once you’ve established a business and obtain a license as a beauty professional or funeral home professional.
Ive been a cosmetologist for 30yrs and next week will be my first time working on a deceased person and she is my aunt. Ive been styling my Aunt for years. Im wonder will her hair be able to curl naturally? Thank you for any advice.
If her hair is naturally curly, it should. If you use curl products test a small area to check if it will absorb and you may have to dampen hair so have a spray bottle available just in case.
You can but the results may vary. If a roller set is requested I normally style it dry and then roll the hair for a more defined style. If you wet set, you would need prepare the hair days in advance and allow to air dry but you still take the chance of the hair not being completely dry due to the temperature of the room where the deceased are stored.
Thanks so much ! I don’t have days so I’ll just curl with my hot tools and then set on rollers . How long should I leave the rollers on for? I don’t work for the funeral home . The family is requesting me . I am to do it tomorrow afternoon for service on Sunday afternoon
@@katrinafrench6444 I would just keep it rolled, spray with a light holding spray and then style. If hair is natural use products to protect from humidity when heat styling. Start in the back to make sure hair takes well to the heat first.
Hi thanks for sharing I've been asked to do hair for the deceased I did my bestie but now her baby daddy pasted an the family wants me to do his locs I don't know how much to charge can u give me a idea wat to charge please ty
If you are a Licensed Barber or Hairstylist, you can contact local funeral homes to see if they are in need of someone. Check your States regulations because they may be different from other states. You can also offer services for close family or friends that have passed away.
@@hitmanclippers7303 You’re welcome. I’m in Texas as well, we follow the same regulations. I recommend setting aside separate cutting tools when you do work on descendants. Wishing you the best 💛
