Abandoned Funeral Home - Autopsy Room and Apartment Exploration

In today's exploration we find ourselves inside a mysterious funeral home abandoned in the 1990s. All traces of this business do not exist online. What you find inside these decaying walls are still haunting. Autopsy tables that once held hundreds of people. The top part of the building was used as the family residence (imagine living above a funeral home 😰) stuff in the apartment part looks to be dated 1990s and prior, its led to believe that squatters inhabited the building post abandonment. If you enjoy the video, leave a thumbs up and subscribe for more historical exploration videos ! And have a great day!
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[@webeeankylosingspindylitis7838]

I'm loving these videos,I'm surprised st all the antique stuff still there & not vandalized.the teddy bear made me sad because someone took something special & turned it into something evil.thanks for another great find & I can't wait till the next video :-)

[@billgarman199]

I think that was a smart move getting out of there when you did. Enjoyed the video like all the rest you put out out, stay safe and keep making videos.

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

bill garman 👍🙂

[@NurseNettie]

Dark Exploration Films pulverizing compound= embalming powder.

[@salc8724]

Dark Exploration Films 8:52, do you remember what song you used for the background music?

[@dianestephenson]

I'm 74 and have never seen an oven like that. Great find. I imagine that newspaper was left by someone roaming through the building long after it was abandoned. Love your videos.

[@jeanfeuerborn3932]

I'm 74 also and that is what I was thinking.

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Jean Feuerborn , same here

[@quinny6920]

Well done! Just an FYI. It’s not an autopsy room. They have never been done at funeral homes. It’s an embalming room I’m sure. Interesting for sure. I can not believe all those funeral records are there!!

[@niptodstan]

I was about to say this. I was an undertaker for 8 years in Britain. The room is for embalming and cleaning bodies. I can say, if you can think it, I've seen it. Maggots and all

[@quinny6920]

LarryUK I can’t imagine . I do have a friend who is an undertaker but he will not discuss anything since he is well known in our town. He wouldn’t ever gossip about anyone which I respect. ( small town) I lost my only child 2 yr ago and I think about it every day. Sadly i think of the coroner, the undertaker etc. I know what happens in an autopsy and it haunts me to this day. I didn’t want one done but it was a law in the state he lived in. I give much credit to anyone who worked in either of these careers. A lot of passion and strong to say the least

[@jessicaa697]

Wats embalming 😥😥do I even wanna know 😬😬creeps me out so much

[@quinny6920]

Jessica A lmao. It’s how they prepare a body for burial. Google it. It’s a whole process where all blood is taken out and replaced with a fluid to preserve a body

[@jessicaa697]

@@quinny6920 oh that's awful 😥😥

[@Ashley-ku7is]

"No way I'm opening that. Wasn't even thinking about it." *Opens it* LOL

[@DarkExploration]

I had too 😂

[@Ashley-ku7is]

@@DarkExploration haha 100%

[@lanjaigailulongmeilongmei1022]

Yes

[@E36323ti]

No way did I believe you when you said that, hahaha.

[@Karania401]

@DarkExplorationFilms what was in the fridge? Old decomposing food?

[@mikem4548]

It just pisses me off when people vandalize places.....I mean come on! What the hell?! What gives them the right?! People lived and grieved at this place for years and years! I bet they wouldn’t like it if someone went over at their place and thrashed it?!?! Idiots.

[@MrHans818]

I agree and think the same way.

[@Baraka_Obama_]

Drug addicts love abandoned spots

[@meowwwuh]

i completely agree with you, but its inevitable sadly.

[@iamstewpit6740]

When you think about it, vandalizing abandon places is actually kind of smart cause it can be used as a way to prevent yourself from getting lost. It's especially useful in places like abandoned hospitals/asylums. Not only that, but people can make some damn good art through vandalism.

[@ryancollins1087]

@@iamstewpit6740 they spray painted over the guys photo that's just disrespectful

[@Carballoca]

That retro kitchen screams 70's with the avocado fridge and gold flower wallpaper...

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Pam Carballoca - yes... agreed! 😃👍

[@wadeslugoski4790]

I loved that kitchen !! It was well designed .

[@AzaraAngelina]

Whenever I see other explorers in the video of an urban explorer, I always feel so relieved. I am always so scared watching videos when the explorer is alone (or seemingly alone). Great video. 💖

[@meowwwuh]

Aran same! i hate it when theyre alone lol

[@Whipslinger1]

Autopsies are not done at a funeral home. This is the embalming room where bodies are cleaned and embalmed in preparation for dressing for viewing. Having worked at a funeral parlor, I've seen bodies come in twisted and contorted in riggor, with fungus beginning to grow on them and some with maggots and decomp forming. It's a messy business but thank God there are those people who make it their life's work to be respectful and compassionate to our dead loved ones and to present them in the best possible light to preserv our memories of them. Thanks to all in the funeral business

[@khanscombe619]

I admire your respect to preserve the places. My dad used to do this too. (:

[@taralewis2606]

I am so glad you decided to leave when you did! I’ve never seen a teddy bear with red eyes. I’m sure there was someone there watching you. Freaky! The funeral home was absolutely gorgeous, with the chandeliers, woodwork, and the beautiful staircase! Thank you for respecting a place that people associate with sadness and endings. Great video! Stay Safe!! 😥

[@keithschwartz7318]

That teddybear looked like a skied.

[@Friezasews]

Licensed funeral director here! That is not an autopsy room and the table with the teddy bear is not a gurney. It was the embalming room and the teddy bear is on a steel table. Autopsies are mostly done at a hospital or medical examiners office (some do multiple counties so they can be a bit busy.) (I haven't transferred an autopsy from a hospital and only from the medical examiner.) The garage is where the decedents are received and sometimes from depart from our care in hearses and some SUVs or vans. The casket left in the chapel is a rental casket and they are used for cremations. There is a cardboard insert that has all of the furnishings of a casket and one of the short sides does come off or flop down to pull the insert out. It is not uncommon for funeral home owners to live above the funeral home or the extended family of the owner. And alcoholism was very rampant in the industry for a very long time. Its a very emotionally and mentally taxing career.

[@AbandonedUrbexCanada]

Thumbs up for sure. Place is amazing and appreciate you doing some great intel on your explores. So glad you opened the fridge I do every time!

[@GLING17]

“Not even thinking about opening that! There’s probably something dead in there!” *Snatches refrigerator door open* “OHHHHHHH!” 🤣😂

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

GLING - 😱

[@merrywaddell8303]

Those record books should be turned over to the city or county historical society. For genealogists they are like gold.

[@elizabethking4080]

It’s an embalming room :) autopsies are done at the medical examiners office .

[@katherinesawler1174]

I thought that as well when he said that.

[@vincenzolee7930]

Not always

[@thereaperfiles899]

Autopsies were done in embalming rooms many years ago. I'm fourth generation funeral director and have pics of them being done in my family owned funeral home.

[@tylerwilson9952]

No not in Indiana they aren’t. Most are done at Hospitals or Funeral Homes.

[@marceloswifeboricua]

Not all. Do your research because some funeral homes had autopsies done. I think it was clever to do them both at the same place.

[@paranormalonshow2358]

5:21 Sounds like a faint whisper then a giggle (headphones) 5:27 "Daddy"

[@jennyrosedagopioso]

Paranormal On Show yeah i heard omg

[@thesoutherngoth6246]

I heard it too lol and went straight to the comments.

[@daniellebolt3482]

I kind of heard the whispering but the "Daddy" was super clear

[@madrelunaoficial3776]

Paranormal On Show omg yesssss wow!!!! i heard the daddy! a little girl maybe 3-5 yrs old😭💕

[@esiqus]

around 5:15 i start hearing a little girl talking. i can't make out what is said. i hear it again at 5:21. the "daddy' is more clear at 5:27.

[@historybuff5739]

I use to work as a security officer at a mental health hospital. The main building was about 100 years old. It was supposedly haunted. I had some weird experiences there. Out in the nearby woods were old furnaces where years ago amputated body parts from were cremated or so I was told by a fellow officer. I remember the place was real creepy at night.

[@DarkExploration]

What's the name. I'll explore it😂

[@sharong8511]

The Grumpy Horticulturist Do tell? Pretty please with sugar on top?

[@strawberryhair4164]

@@DarkExploration where are you located??

[@xxKiwiBearxx]

HistoryBuff 57 what kind of spooky things happened?

[@historybuff5739]

@@xxKiwiBearxx My job as a security officer was to conduct a security check of the entire hospital about every two hours or so. Also I was to assist the nurses and doctors as needed with any of the patient's. This was a mental hospital and from time to time they would need help with a patient. I would conduct security checks from the basement level to the 6th floor, which was the highest level. The 6th floor was actually a utility area on top of the main hospital roof. From the outside this part looked like a small building sitting on top of the main roof, which was flat and had a layer of gravel on it. This level had HVAC units and the mechanisms that controlled the elevators in it. To reach this level from the inside required going up some very steep steps. There was no lights in the stairwell until I got into the utility room itself and I had to find the light switch to turn on the lights. Sometimes I just used my flashlight instead of turning on the light. One night as I was conducting my security check a piece of gravel was hurled across the floor towards me. There was no one with me, so supposedly I was alone except for whatever caused that small rock to me move across the floor toward me. It was as if someone kicked the gravel in my direction. It felt as if some evil presence was there trying to frighten me. I immediately started to pray and rebuke in Jesus name whatever was there. The basement level also felt like a dungeon. Parts of the building were over 100 years old. The basement was one of those 100 year old parts. One night I also saw what appeared to be a shadow move across a dimly lit hallway when nothing was there. Some officers reported hearing voices at night behind locked doors in empty rooms. I did a lot of praying and singing hymns each time I conducted my security rounds.

[@hellojuliehere]

Never comment on vids but I LOVE seeing when you've posted! Love your way of filming and speaking! Your vids are so relaxing and bring me back to another time! LOVE THE WORK

[@Sage1990x]

Just found your channel and I'm loving the vids dude. I like it when explorers talk very little during their walkthroughs and give the history/info at the beginning! You have just the right amount of talking and exploring, keeps me waiting for the next vid 😊

[@mariamnantale4701]

Histories Thank you brother's Love from uganda pearl of Africa

[@Shwalker07]

That bear with red eyes was creepy.

[@rx500android]

Finally a video where someone actually opens a fridge that says "don't open"

[@theitccollaboration1336]

as a paranormal investigator I would LOVE to do some ITC work in these places would love to join you guys some time !

[@alfredritcher]

From the looks of it people were dying to get in there

[@MonicaDBrini]

I really hate that the artwork downstairs is just sitting there getting ruined.

[@charliesadv8493]

I also thought so. So many nice pieces left behind

[@taralewis2606]

I agree! Maybe some people wouldn’t want to know where it came from, but some people could get good use of those furnishings. Even another funeral home.

[@meowwwuh]

C.S.Allen goodwill wouldve just let them rot too ./\.

[@allenrobinson6181]

You weren't too sure in the bucket I used to work at a funeral home part-time in Spartanburg South Carolina. The hardening compound was to fill in shotgun are bullet wounds that were you were missing part of your face you would reconstruct it and it was hard enough if it was good enough they would have a viewing.

[@UrbexAndChill]

Such a creepy place

[@nickbakker6963]

Thanks for the videos! Excellent choice to leave the building when your sixth sense "suggested" it. Most certainly an embalming room as opposed to an autopsy room.

[@keithburkhead8270]

Whenever you find funeral home records, it would be a good idea to contact a local historical society or public library reference desk and let them know those records exist. They might be able to research who the owner of the property is and get permission to retrieve those records. They could be helpful for people who do genealogy research and either of those organizations could protect those records with the respect they deserve. It's a shame to see those records destroyed or not disposed of properly when the business ends.

[@kedikadin-wr9sb]

literally a new thing for me, we don't have this in our country, well done a good job👏 amazing video

[@reimagine207]

I’ve never seen that in an oven before either and I’m 55! That was rare. TY

[@thatscraftyguy9392]

“I’m not gonna open it- oh spray? Guess I can open it now”

[@katherinesawler1174]

What happens? Do people just leave everything like that and just close the building up? Would love to know where people end up. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@JustGigi319]

I would say the calendar that said 1998 in the older-looking kitchen is accurate to when the building was still in official use. The 2016 newspaper is probably left by another explorer/photographer, or a squatter.

[@SeashoreMary]

There was so much "crackling" sounds in the background, until I reasoned it was raining outside and the sound of the rain was amplified ... creepy though.

[@MidwestFlesh]

That was one of my favorite explores we did! I know a guy whose cousin owned it.been closed like 20 years

[@vibrantpeace3612]

It makes me so happy each time you post! I love all your videos and I love how respectful you are to these historical places

[@christinepiehl8000]

The lighting in that room was really good

[@lovehollis6812]

Hi Dark, nice seeing you again, love your videos 😍. Have a happy Friday 😊🏝️

[@bamc1000]

As strange as it sounds, it wasn’t unusual for the funeral home director and his family to live above the funeral home. The were on-call 24-7 especially in small towns. I know of 2 in our area that that is the case or they have the upstairs as a rental! Creepy!!! Now a days they don’t pick up those who have died in a hearse, they use a specially equipped van....

[@setsyoufree8]

Very true! The funeral home in my town has the director and his family living upstairs, too. I couldn't do it!

[@tangledshoelace4726]

A friend of mine, her father owned a funeral home. They lived upstairs. The first time I went there there was a funeral going on. We had to be very quiet. It was a strange feeling!!

[@kedikadin-wr9sb]

i can't imagine having a lifestyle like this

[@Maxine-ep4nt]

Wow this place was so cool I liked all the old stuff left behind.

[@melissaann3522]

Getting a Six Feet Under vibe. Omg I loved that series!

[@ryszard68]

Could almost picture David and Federico in that embalming room working away late into the night

[@melissaann3522]

@@ryszard68 right! Lol

[@danigrl86]

Loved that show too. The finale had me crying like baby.

[@Willpower-74205]

Six Feet Under June 3, 2001 - August 21, 2005 (For everyone who remembers how each episode started) 😎👍

[@hexxgirlx666]

The bear definitely had red eyes. I'm glad and surprised you said anything about it honestly, because I thought it was just me lol

[@vanessacopper1449]

Omg! This place is BEAUTIFUL! I live in the Midwest & wish I knew where this funeral home was, but then I would be such a scaredy cat to even go in. Lol

[@marleybu7984]

Wish it had been preserved. Beautiful building.

[@delindabrooks7182]

Hardening compound to fill out contours of body after organ removal.......etc.

[@maxine-charliemaxcaulfield]

Wow! What a find...I loved this explore. The chandeliers were gorgeous. I love how you are so respectful of the places you explore. Great job and thanks for sharing.😉☘

[@vanessacopper1449]

I loved when you sprayed the air freshener & then opened the fridge... it was SO funny! Also when you found the last room, yes super creepy! So I’m glad you left, also I don’t feel like it was abandoned in 2016 like the newspaper said, I feel like it was abandoned in 1998 like the calendar said upstairs... but idk🤷🏼‍♀️

[@valenciajoubert3827]

Hi, new to your channel, from Namibia - Africa

[@syteanric1868]

5:28 that lighting! Wow!

[@Happyman-od7zp]

I love when things like newspapers or old calendars are there showing the years of when the place was probably abandoned. See stuff like how the calendar showed "August 1998" really gives the viewers the image of when these incredible places were abandoned

[@StellaSteve80]

Another video you didn’t open the freezer. Only a second with the fridge open as well. Super disappointed as this could have been the highlight of the explore. 😕

[@Sage1990x]

It's not the point of these videos to open drawers, fridges, or anything else. He isn't rooting around, looking for things. He's walking around the building, showing it to you as is, as time stands still around it.

[@Teobi1]

Yeah there might have been some organs in jars or something. But at least he *did* open part of it.

[@meowwwuh]

steve m it could appear incriminating to open/rummage through things. and it most likely wouldve just had long expored food in it, definitely wouldntve been the highlight of the episode.

[@deendrew36]

What could you possibly need to see more of in that fridge??

[@jem-qd2sn]

I think I saw this place in an another urbex explore, I remember the kitchen, and the guest log books. I wish you gave dates from the log books

[@crazychannel1478]

Enjoyed this video take care love from NC

[@sandrapleski3955]

I am so impressed by your courage to go into these buildings. The edgy excitement mixed with calm reporting is quite interesting. Very engaging content. Thx for sharing.

[@alanwood5857]

I could see a mechanic living where his shop is, but a mortician living where dead bodies are? that's pretty freaky. Your kitchen, your bedroom, knowing there are bodies in various states of preparation under your roof. You would have to be incredibility detached from what you are doing to live like that. Very bizarre video!

[@sageparsely2365]

There's always spirits in funeral parlor's. No thanks, I wouldn't even set foot. Maybe the cookies were for you. 😁😁 That was really creepy in a very threatening way. 😬

[@alliehearst4862]

This made me feel something through out watching . Loved your different than usual intro and your camera handling is better every video !! Superb job

[@SmittenKitten31]

Judging by the deco and office machinery id say 70s time frame.

[@deborahbeaulieu6740]

Nasty looking equipment! Caustic materials! Interesting tho! Thank you for sharing! It is as tho they just up and left!

[@medassis1017]

Great video guys....I probably would have left too after seeing that teddy bear with the cross!

[@Ndisalive]

One of my relatives in VA had an oven like that, it was my great aunts mothers. A lot of the markings for the instructions was burnt over or scrubbed off from constant use but the stove itself is awesome. Many delicious things were made from it. I'm sure since the instructions were in better condition like this one back then many of the recipes used for many holiday dinners and family reunions was in part by this stove. Cool to see one in readable condition ❤️.

[@jessicaa697]

Cool video!omg no way imagine living in a funeral home! That's crazy!! No way!!!

[@Hawaiianstyle65]

I’m 38 and I’ve never seen an oven like that. Although that’s not really that old.

[@stvnixrcks]

amazing!! I love the vintage looking medical cabinet, too!

[@Willowsilvermoon]

Most funeral homes were owned by family and yes, they lived upstairs back then.

[@jamieleden1551]

I can’t believe you couldn’t find an permit for that place. Those were embalming fluids except for one. The bucket was probably for the restorative art work that had to be done. The coffin was probably used for viewing only. Enjoyed watching your video ❤️👍👋

[@moonwalker091000]

I love the staircase!! Great find guys.

[@ladywintergreen3780]

Omg that teddy! Scared the bejesus out of me!

[@hcrowe57451]

ok so ill show my age when i was a little boy they used to print instructions on stove doors and evern washing machines it was to help the house wives or people who used them . not so today i was born in 1963 and come from an old world where you come from the 2000 beginning years of our new century . I still live in a world that i can never have back . yet I work with your age group and its funny when i mention things and they look at me with a blank stir . this was an awesome find . may i ask you as i worked in the medical field to please when you go into these places wear surgery gloves you can buy them in a drug store and when you do your tours please wear a mask make sure you have all your shot records up to date i would hate to see you catch something like a flesh eating disease or a repertory infection they can not heal with antibiotics . just for your safety but i support your channel and the exploring you do . IT is a shame the death record books should be placed at the court house for people who are trying to find information on the death or their loved ones just saying . awesome find i enjoyed your journey .

[@krystallovesallanimalsandn5303]

Iallso suggested the gloves and respirator and many nurses scrubs on shoes and bio hazard cloths as well to prevent germs getting them and sharp items and other stuff

[@booligandiaries9774]

All your videos are straight fire.

[@themargatemarauder6149]

Awesome find. Great video. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos

[@JRT176]

Looked up "Pulverized Hardening Compound": " Filler and preservative powder used in secondary treatment of viscera, internal packs cavitated areas due to cysts and neoplasms and as a cavity filler after autopsy. Used as a bulk and compacted filler to reinforce preservation and restore natural body contours.."

[@marleybu7984]

Those chandeliers/ light fittings are gorgeous!

[@jencampisi]

It's crazy to me that these people left in such a hurry. The only times I ever found food in the fridge was in houses condemned because of a fire, which makes sense as they were living there and they could not return to their home. However, in these cases, I wonder how people would just get up and leave or move out without throwing out their food.

[@ifade2black2]

This was amazing! Love your videos.

[@dewypowers8834]

It's look like who ever just got up one day and left never looking. It really get me angry when ya know there people out there who just destroys places like this. No respect! Thanks for video keep up the good work.

[@knightscode2002]

Would love to see the place back to its glory. Or at least cleaned up and preserved. Need a group that not just explores but cleans and preserves. I would volunteer. You should visit Albama at pleasant mound.

[@jdmsus9769]

👏🏼 I love seeing other explorers film the local bandos 🖤

[@NitaMendez]

Always look forward to your uploads 🔥👌⛪

[@dixiewilliams1583]

Great video. Keep them coming!!

[@TheBTDEB]

Yep, time to go.

[@MyFamilyWorkLife]

Really enjoyed this. Great job!

[@AdventuresWithJay]

Dude I always love your videos.. u out so much into them 👍🇬🇧

[@mlforever6624]

Omg. I would freak out in there 😂

[@mrpagrant]

LOL, I'd bet that the white Roper 6 burner, double oven gas stove was pulled out because someone plans to take it. That's an early 1950's white enamel painted gas stove in what looks like fantastic condition. Cleaned and fixed up, worth $1500.00 to $2000.00

[@mackendymentor]

I really wanted to see what was inside that fringe or the freezer,great video tho.

[@jennyrosedagopioso]

Hello. I’m from Philippines. I love your videos. Always safe wherever you where go. Godbless ❣️

[@bobdewey6727]

HARDENING COMPOUND PULVERIZED Filler and preservative powder used in secondary treatment of viscera, internal packs cavitated areas due to cysts and neoplasms and as a cavity filler after autopsy. Used as a bulk and compacted filler to reinforce preservation and restore natural body contours. Interesting, did not know this!?

[@thereaperfiles899]

Absolutely correct. I've embalmed autopsy bodies for over 25 years now and that's exactly what's it's used for.

[@andrustulgas]

At times I think about how many crimes can possibly be committed is abandoned buildings like this. When I saw those cookies, dirty mattresses and the teddy bear I felt worried

[@RichieRouge206]

Just have to say you’re achingly good looking! Great video as always 😎👍🏼 interesting place!

[@tonyanicole378]

Wow.... that’s beautiful..... it’s like time stopped

[@sharong8511]

The Pulverized Hardening Compound was used for filling cavities, kind of like spackle for bodies. Imagine a gunshot wound or a piece of missing skull. Bring on the compound.

[@leehollis9297]

People who have tagged these beautiful funeral homes have no thought for the past. They wreck everything around the home . Disgraceful.

[@zipshed]

That was a great explore...wish we could have seen more! I think the upstairs appt had more of a creep factor than the funeral home.

[@itsjeninMass]

What a beautiful house!

[@tangerineblaze2567]

I felt sad in that place, people went there disrespecting someone’s property drew graffiti, vandalizing the old photos of maybe the previous owners and scattering things inside. Such a shame.😒

[@deborablanco3610]

Very good job guys!!! Nice vídeo!!!

[@Hoosier_Boy]

Leaving was a good decision. That place had been abandoned long before 2016 as the date on that paper. That is further proof of dwellers living there. They were probably watching you.