How can you embalm a deceased from the outside in and why would you use this technique? Kari the Mortician explains how this is done. www.karinorthey.com kari@Karinorthey.com @KaritheMortician
The Carol Burnett Show did a crazy parody of the movie "Valley of The Dolls" in the mid-late 60's. I only saw the show once, but the scene was 4-5 actresses sitting on a bed talking solemnly about their lives. One of the women in the scene was contemplating suicide. The response from another woman (Carol?) was "bring me back a jar of Dippity-Doo." I laughed for hours & haven't forgotten. I have named this formaldehyde jell Dippity-Doo when I became an embalmer, but didn't use it as a setting jell.
I can't get over the variety of things that are involved in the process of embalming! I've often wondered, "How did they do that?", at funerals, and you definitely help me understand more! Thanks Kari! Have a great day :)
Hi there! I am a hairstylist and I did my first hairdo at the funeral home last week. She was a 97 yr old little lady. My daughter went with me for support. My daughter is just starting her career in mortuary science. We are in Michigan also. She will most likely be going to Wayne State. Your hair looks great by the way!
That was a great video Kari, I love when you show us the actual product or tools, while you describe the procedures. The closest we can get to watching you work!
Excellent video as usual Kari. You are an excellent practitioner of the arts and sciences of Mortuary Science. A great embalmer very knowledgeable in this area!
@@KaritheMortician You are very welcome. I mean every word of it. I'm an old school practitioner who has knowledge of new school practices and principles as well. I'm one of your fans!
Kari hope you and your family are doing well. Thank you for being a positive role model and source of information. I pray for you everyday. God bless you my friend. Tommy Mitchem Jr
When I was alone for the first viewing of my 18 week daughter, the Funeral director left the room, I was peeking around trying to find the embalming site(s) and the Director quietly and quickly came to my side to see what I was concerned about. He told me that she hadn’t been embalmed, which gave me comfort. He did say he used a special cream on, which I know nothing about. My baby died on Sunday, I saw her on Monday and she was buried Tuesday morning.
I am so very sorry that you have had to go through such a terrible situation. Hope you are doing well. I could not imagine having to go through any thing like this. May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Love to you from OHIO YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
I got a survey below this video! It was asking if the video it recommended was a good recommendation. I gave the recommendation a 5 star because it was recommending you new series about crime victims and how their bodies may have been handled.
I think my mom would of benefited from topical embalming, her face looked so dehydrated and her her skin on face was peeling, it was very heartbreaking to see her that way 😞
I might be wrong, but if I remember correctly, when I was touring a funeral home and I saw the embalming room I was told that there was no body in the room due to HIPA. Plus the room was cold. I knew that from just sitting in the doorway of the room
Interesting and informative, as usual Kari! I am learning that there are so many facets to your profession, and you are so knowledgeable! Thanks for giving us an education, it’s fascinating!!!😊
I knew from the title what it meant, from the word topical, but didn't know how it was actually done or why. Thanks , I always learn something new to me.
They use topical embalming on pets if they are going to have a viewer for them before they are buried as well. I used to work at Angel Refuge Pet Cemetery in Mansfield (Ontario)Ohio & the owner is a licensed Mortician.
@@KaritheMortician I don't believe it was a liquid & instead it was a powder & he said it was a procedure used on burn victims or premature infants but things could have changed since then because that was years ago & he's an elderly man now
Hey Kari One of my autistic special interest is mortuary and funeral home stuff The funeral Director that did my grandfathers cremation Told me I know my stuff I still have one more grandparent to go but I’ve learned that I do better touching the body getting that Closure and then visiting the grave once every year
I love your channel and videos you are my favorite always have been and always will your channel is the very first channel I subscribed to when I first started watching RU-vid
I think I mentioned this b4. But the night my mother died, it was wintertime in Feb. Our apartments are very warm. We opened the window, but the air was circulating in her bedroom. She had tissue breakdown. By the time the FH came, she was starting to swell. The nxt day when my cousin & I went to make her arrangements, I had her clothes with me, he informed me that she couldn't b viewed. It broke my heart. I believe this is what they had to do to her. We had a closed casket. I could not see her anymore. I wanted to kiss her goodbye. It hurt me deeply. Tho I got to see my father, they did a wonderful job on him. But it would've been nice to say goodbye in my way to her too. But they did what they had to.
I love your channel I learned so much from your videos about embalming and why people do this for a living it's very educational for me I lost my mom 5 years ago in October 2015 and I wanted to know what the process was about like the crematoriums burying process and it really gives me a piece of mind how you explained it I stumbled one day upon your video before my mom's death anniversary and I really love your channel it explains a lot on how embalming comes in certain embalming fluids and wow I'm blown away by it so every time I see this new one that comes up I'm just so amazed how somebody like you in Michigan does this for a living especially when we have this covid-19 hit it must have got pretty busy in there stay safe and your crew too just keep up the good work guys but please stay safe during this covid-19
Hi Kari! I’d just like to say that it is so strange how an embalmer can stick a body using trokar into body and inject and remove fluids out of a human body instead of a medical doctor.It just seems so not right to me. Not sure why I see it that way. It’s seems too easy without having some type of a medical degree. 🤔
Sounds way less invasive .But as you say its the psychological impression one must get past to do it i.e. on the dead vs the living. But very interesting. But working in the Morgue at one point did leave an impression.
@@KaritheMortician Kari, with the bed sore issue, do You pack them then seal them off with plastic wrap or other material? This would be a scenario where the plastic undergarments would be used, correct ? Thank You so much for educating us . You're Great !!
Some companies that make gloves use the colors to distinguish the thickness of the glove. I would assume most embalmers would use the thickest gloves which are often black in color, but not always.
Kari, I am wondering if you have any thoughts on people using the ashes from a loved one being used to make tattoo ink? Do you feel there could be health risks to the person getting the tattoo. Is it something you would discourage or recommend? And for anyone reading this, do you think this is creepy? I’m looking for all feedback! Many thanks!
Yes you can have tattoo art made with cremated ashes of your loved one. These are referred to in the industry as ritual or commemorative tattoos. The important thing to keep in mind is that the ashes need to be handled properly, in a sterile environment when being mixed in with the tattoo ink. Any contamination of the ashes or ink can introduce the risk of infections
@@lilchi721 ~ hanks for your feedback and suggestion. I have heard of people using ashes for ink but you never know what is true. I have my father’s heartbeat that I plan on getting tattooed in myself and I have some of his ashes so I think it might be great to marry the two together. I think I am more worried about the chemical and structural composition of the ashes and if there is anything that could possibly go wrong. I don’t plan on getting the design done on a high-vis place because it is so personal but wondered about instances where using ashes caused some form of rejection.
My mother died of arterial sclerosis; she appeared very bloated at her viewing. Since her circulatory system was damaged, how would you have used alternative methods to embalm her?
Webroll think rolls of heavy woven gauze. Kair, can you do outside in embalming with really damaged bodies from car accidents? ie: crush injuries to ribs, pelvis, and the like.
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@@KaritheMortician I know a while back You talked about the extreme embalming; you at that time we're going to look into getting the info on just how it's done. You said things that made so much sense to me on how it is done. I would like a sequel to the old show so we can know what's done . Thank You , You must have a very busy schedule !! Stay Safe, Luv Ya !!😷
