Coffee with Kari- Live Chat with a Mortician Answering Your Questions

[@squalli1297]

It's great to see someone who's willing to answer questions concerning FH's, procedures, & death in the U.S. I was curious about it since I was a kid & was given answers to questions that didn't add up in my head. I've heard so many stories which were too incredible, so I went to school & worked in the death industry in order to find out what really goes on behind the curtain. All of my questions were answered correctly & there is no magic behind the curtain-just an incredible amount of work at creating an optical illusion bringing closure to families. You're doing a great job!!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks so much!

[@rosannadana2922]

Ive watched documentaries in past from LA Morgue...wow...body after body

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes its so busy!

[@vivianplumly8950]

Kari. Thank you so much for speaking about the emotional care of the families who have to deal with their person who commeted horrible crimes. your compassion is a blessing.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@kennmills4382]

You look so rested and happy

[@KaritheMortician]

Always need more sleep!

[@londonkyguy]

Kari you are an amazing person. Totally agree you are caring for the family not the deceased.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@patcoon3266]

Hey Kari! First of all, I can't believe you have been doing videos for 5 years, I think I've seen them all. They have been helpful in so many ways. Next, your beautiful girls are growing so fast! I love to see them popping in on you, they are so sweet!! Ok, my brother has been a morgue assistant and pathology assistant for many years and a few different hospitals. His duties have ranged from assisting with the autopsies(which he loves) moving the bodies, assisting with tissue sample collection from organs, making slides, weighing organs, taking toxicology samples, prepping the deceased and cleaning up after the autopsy. If no autopsies, he looks at surgical specimens to make sure margins are clear or not, and whether malignant or benign..... He is also teaching interns the diseases of the brain...from brain material that he has prepared. He had one with MS lesions, having MS it was really cool to see!! The worst part of his job is seeing children, from preterm babies on up. He loves what he does. I love the stories...lol. Just thought I'd share that and say hi! --Pat

[@KaritheMortician]

Its amazing isn't it Pat! I can't believe how much time has gone and how many videos!

[@maryboone903]

Your girls have grown up so much and the one in the green shirt looks exactly like you.the other one looks like u also,but not as much as the one in the green shirt. It's been a long time I thought you had quit you tube videps.i learned so much by listening to you.Thanks for coming back on.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@75skittles18]

I like these kind of vlogs. It's interesting to here people's question and your answers. 🤗

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jamesoestrike2517]

Funny how your videos inspire memories. My brother in law used to have a window and house cleaning business and I helped him out a few times. I recall one house we worked in that had a breezeway between the house and garage. According to the resident, a family member had passed and was found sitting in a chair in the breezeway. There was a definite odor of decomposition within this breezeway. Supposedly, the person had passed several months previously, but the odor remained.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@russellwilkins2449]

Always nice to see you

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@jennifersnow7957]

Hi from wings point newfoundland I looks at your videos they are so interesting

[@carriepillishafske8788]

Today is July 2nd. I just saw a alert on my news feed that an abandoned funeral home in Indiana had quite of bodies in late stage decomp and also some not fully cremated remains. No charges . They said they think the FD got overwhelmed and of course the AC was off. But the investigation is on going.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes it is happening more since Covid

[@sg2823]

Great to hear anther coffee session! Have a great 4th of July Kari!

[@KaritheMortician]

Same to you

[@trudyramgren8817]

Hi Kari! Good to see you! Missed seeing your face... 😊❤

[@KaritheMortician]

Good morning!

[@MariaRamirez-nx2kc]

I know it’s been a while since this video and just watched and at 4:15ish in there Is an orb that I noticed.

[@KaritheMortician]

nice thank you

[@janetphelps6879]

You could drink out of a different mug for a year and not repeat. Lol. Watching replay now.

[@KaritheMortician]

So true!!

[@549BR]

Tom Noguchi MD (of Japanese heritage) was referred to by many in Los Angeles as the "Coroner to the Stars," because his department (originally in the basement of the Hall of Justice) handled a number of celebrity Hollywood deaths.

[@KaritheMortician]

He was quite the celebrity of celebrities

[@teresavale2517]

I have 3 HOMES where I am& they r each owned by a Different Family. I found out who does the Transport to 2 of the Homes. Last one is smallest & more Private. Could only find out cuz town is Small & these people have been doing this for Decades.

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@carriepillishafske8788]

When my uncle passed my cousins went looking for a container for his ashes. They came home with a ceramic canister that was the size of what you would put tea bags in. They got it at Goodwill. ( My uncle would find that hilarious) when I saw the size of the container I said you have to be kidding. Those ashes are not going to fit. Of course they said we will see. Well I was right. This was before I had even started watching your videos. He probably weighed in at 210- 240.

[@KaritheMortician]

I love how much people learn watching me!

[@evelynfoster2706]

HAPPY July 1 ST. WISHING YOU A BLESSED SAFE July 4 th . 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️💙♥️💙♥️💙Watching video from TX. I didn’t receive my notice to see the live 🥹

[@KaritheMortician]

Happy holidays!

[@queencorf]

I missed the live! And I've just enrolled for Mortuary Science prerequisites in Ohio. Future is going to Cincinnati Mortuary! Would love to chat!

[@queencorf]

And, I've also started for my CANA registration!

[@KaritheMortician]

So great!!

[@rolandosit9655]

Im glad to caught you live, how to you announce if you are doing live? thanks

[@KaritheMortician]

I do not announce but you can sign up for the YT notifications

[@kennmills4382]

Morning Kari!!

[@KaritheMortician]

Happy day!

[@charlenem7928]

Kari sorry missed your live Have you experienced people who have had the covid vaxs having unusual clots and a problem with embalming Thank you

[@KaritheMortician]

We definitely find more clots with covid but we don't know if the person was vaccinated. Its not part of what we ask

[@judyjudkins9494]

Hi Kari. I’m new to your channel. I’m sure you’ve answered this question but I don’t know where I’d find it. I understand that pacemakers cannot go into cremation process. Who removes that? Thanks for your answer. Be blessed!

[@KaritheMortician]

The prep staff before they go to the crematory

[@TaranJHook]

On the topic of cremated remains- the country you’re talking about is Japan. They consider bones that are intact after cremation to be a sign of good luck and proof that the person lived a good life so after the cremation they won’t break down larger bone fragments. I was told that in the US it’s illegal for bone fragments to be left intact enough to be recognizable and so larger pieces are either processed again, broken down by hand (usually the case for infants) and/or tapping them out (which is a nicer way of saying the bag is wrapped in a towel and tapped with a hammer or small weight). Usually it’s the more dense bones like the skull, femur, and pelvis that remain decently intact. We had a case where a gentleman’s skull was SO pristine after cremation you could still see his facial features, like you could look at his skull and still recognize him.

[@KaritheMortician]

thanks

[@carriepillishafske8788]

When my aunt passed a good from of hers put a golf ball in the casket at visitation. Then when my mom passed I had them put a book in her hands she was an avid reader. Also my nephew had did a dot picture in art in HS of John Wayne and he put that in the casket with his Grandma Dorothy. It was his Senior year and Grandma Dorothy died before he graduated. My mom always loved John Wayne and she always said he could put his boots under her bed anytime. Of course that never happened but at least a picture of him was buried with her.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you for sharing!

[@susandean2676]

At around 4:07- Right before you say hobby lobby.. An orb goes by right to left. Then at 6:11 it zooms back over your (looking at screen) left shoulder and 7:04 it's back and then a big one at 8:43. Perhaps a little saging of your office may be in order. I'm only 9 mins in and looks like a paranormal channel.

[@KaritheMortician]

Maybe I have some people always with me?

[@susandean2676]

@@KaritheMortician guardian 😇

[@Decgyrrl]

Mine too. I love owls❤

[@randyfritz2094]

The question as to drugs/ prescription drugs counteracting embalming fluid. If the deceased is firm, then has a reacting to being embalmed, losing rigidity, Do you need to re-embalm the body, how do you handle that situation?

[@KaritheMortician]

You can try to reinject or treat topically. Great question

[@randyfritz2094]

@@KaritheMortician Thank you.....

[@hamle92]

adorable kids 🥰

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@thedevilofmagic3193]

I've been to two funerals in a week and I find myself super observent of the services and I really love yours and caitlyns channels I even corrected my mum today when she said what a lovely casket and I was like actually it's a coffen. I paid extra attention at the viewing lol am I missing a calling for the business? My big problem at funerals is foot in mouth I say stupid stuff ! How do I fix that the deceased mum said to me thank you for coming and I said I wouldn't have missed it for the world . They were a Mormon family but the brother wasn't a member of the church anymore and I was like since your not a member we can catch up for a drink I was trying make a light situation out of a heavy one do I reach out and apologise?

[@KaritheMortician]

I love it!! You are overthinking it Ibelieve

[@KaritheMortician]

Invite them to coffee in a week or so. Its a drink

[@thedevilofmagic3193]

@@KaritheMortician thank you!!

[@margaretlaycock42]

Hey,Good to see you it has done you good having a living life break ... You have been missed though ... 🙄

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks!

[@jillallen8278]

Very famous doctor. Called in as expert foor some really well known cases. Search his name.

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice

[@MelbaMann-f1j]

Would you please do prep room tour

[@KaritheMortician]

I have done two on the channel

[@normturner5170]

Hi Kari, how are you doing ?It's Norm from Perth Australia here. How's the funeral business going ? I hope to hear from you soon. Norm

[@KaritheMortician]

Great thanks!

[@earthaquake4832]

kari when you were talking about the kid that was in water, there were orbs flying around you. just wondering if anyone else seen this?

[@KaritheMortician]

Ooh I will go back and watch!

[@evelynfoster2706]

Kari, I have a pacemaker but no defibrillator. Will my son need to call someone to turn it off ?

[@KaritheMortician]

Not necessarily but we would probably do it to be safe

[@dadca9705]

If there was more money 💰 💵 in alternative disposition (aqua/compost) it would be legal everywhere.

[@KaritheMortician]

There can be money in any business

[@debrabutler5750]

Your girls are adorable 😍

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@rolandosit9655]

Hi watching you. from Canada can you video a aqua hydrolysis

[@KaritheMortician]

I have a few on it :) Two facility tours :)

[@susanmitchell9257]

Hi Kari are you allowed to put things in the casket with the deceased I heard one story of golf balls being put in jewelry

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes!! Check out my video on that!

[@sha-ronhawkins7415]

Kari, my brother passed away at the end of March. His funeral was scheduled to be buried on good Friday. Funeral was pre-arranged everything paid for. 30 minutes before the funeral his grave hadn't been opened. When I asked that sent someone to take care of it. We had picked special ornaments trim for the coffin. When I noticed this I went and asked about the trim. I was told that they were waiting on them to be delivered by ups. ups showed up as the preacher started the service the funeral director brings in the trim and add it to his coffin. When we got to the grave site. The grave was open. The coffin was placed over the grave. The preacher said a few words. We felt like we were being rushed. His headstone was already placed, he was placed in his grave his feet was at his headstone. Before we were able to to leave the grave yard they had already lowered him and was putting the last bit of dirt over the grave. I've never seen this happen. Was I wrong to be upset with this services.

[@KaritheMortician]

Being a holiday sometimes people get in a rush because they have personal lives also and want to be with their families. We don't want that ever to come through in our work but it definitely does especially with the staff at cemeteries.

[@kimberlymaggio4424]

Hi Kari I have a question? What happens when you are a receiving funeral home and you get a body that was shot and hung it was documented suicide on the death certificate with no ME signature, I apprentice under a freelance embalmer and I felt like I was throwing away evidence that should’ve been collected our funeral home the receiving one was 3 1/2 hours away from the county to which this person died what do you do then?

[@KaritheMortician]

I would call the ME just to see if they knew about both injuries

[@kimberlymaggio4424]

@@KaritheMortician thank you for responding 🫶🏼 well if I owned that particular funeral home I would have, however my job was trade so… I live 20 mins outside Charlotte NC so it’s REALLY south here 😉

[@patricia2964]

What is the hardest thing you have to by being a funeral derecter

[@isaiahfelder445]

Good morning

[@KaritheMortician]

Happy Friday

[@stanleyobinna3344]

I wants to study mortician, can you help me with that?

[@KaritheMortician]

Shadow at a funeral home

[@rosemaryheckathorn52]

Does all dead people have a bowl movement

[@rhondamccartney1966]

what is casket candy?

[@KaritheMortician]

I answer in the last few minutes of the video :)

[@rosemaryheckathorn52]

Hello kari How can I send you something

[@jamesgillespie3805]

Morning

[@KaritheMortician]

Happy Friday

[@rosannadana2922]

Hope you and your honey doing ok

[@KaritheMortician]

Very good!

[@patricia2964]

Is a funeral director on call all the time.

[@jeanette4556]

Can a body be buried without being embalmed

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes definitely!

[@ashleynave3383]

Out of curiosity,have you ever seen a mass funeral of 12 people buried in the same day? Especially if there were a mass murder in a family or like with the Texas School Massacre?

[@KaritheMortician]

I have seen 7-9 in a day from the same family

[@ashleynave3383]

@@KaritheMortician That has to be very tragic 😢for it to happen in the same 👪family in one day. How do Morticians handle mass shooting related murders like in Texas School Massacre of 21 people shot dead? That has to be very overwhelming, and tragic 😔? A funeral home across from a elementary school to see the tragic experience. Morticians are people like everyone else. We all live, try our best in life, have our goals or dreams, and onwards. Everyone has their happy 😊and sad 😥moments in life. Then eventually for most funerals it's usually the elderly who died of old age or natural causes, however when death caused by unnatural causes such an accidental related, murder, or suicide happens all the time. Originally people were not supposed to die. That is why the Resurrection Hope at John 5:28-29, Revelation 21:1-5. Knowing that Adam and Eve at Genesis Chapter 3:1-5. Death is unnatural in the Biblical way of knowledge. From the time we are born we slowly start to die. Why? As we grow older and age.

[@ashleynave3383]

Recent on the news about 47 people were found dead in a uhaul truck that was trafficking. The survivors were rushed to the hospital because dehydration. Death is everywhere. It's an enemy to all people

[@Brittany822bewley]

Dr Mike does a Fb video thing! He’s cute… I think single but he is a real doctor. He does those videos reviewing “dr tv shows” and if the stuff looks real or not.

[@KaritheMortician]

I will check him out!

[@leannepatterson4945]

Do you ever get scared when you go to work in the morning that something creepy will happen

[@KaritheMortician]

Never

[@rosannadana2922]

Hearing is the last sense to go.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@kathypalm4064]

What is your preference for your own funeral and why??

[@KaritheMortician]

Burial. I have a video on that :)

[@kathypalm4064]

Thank you

[@ComandoesOutdoors]

Love the the boyfriend's pic, cute. Haven't been watching lately going through my own little problem. At least I know I'm not the issue. I do not date black guys.. sick world we are living in. Hope all is well. Keep on doing all you do. Thank you.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@TitanicTubi]

I do not date black guys???

[@patricia2964]

What is the hardest thing you had to dress on a dead body

[@jenniferthomas3875]

Perhaps a colony of fire ants could live upon the roof to discourage attempts to climb over it. It would be ever so expensive, but this wall would be paid for by the department of homeland security.

[@KaritheMortician]

Interesting...

[@arlynpage7491]

Those being transported by “coyotes” (term for human traffickers and an insult to coyotes) in that truck (count 53?) must’ve suffered horribly and died such painful deaths- trying to get to a better life and ended up losing what lives they had. I read that the traffickers transported them without AC or water- their bodies were reportedly HOT to the touch and I cannot imagine the smell, TRAGIC & SENSELESS😔.

[@KaritheMortician]

It is a horrible situation

[@fredrickearl6687]

I remember him. I think he retired before I began working for Pierce Brothers.

[@fredrickearl6687]

Thomas Naguccchi--he wrote the nonfiction book Autopsy.

[@KaritheMortician]

I will check it out!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@shelbyw.1224]

@@fredrickearl6687 h

[@robertajeanaldrich7281]

Show me your cheapest casket, and how much. My funeral director said their cheapest is the 'norton'...its ugly.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes that is from Crescent. It depends on what companies they use. How much was that one there?

[@denniscahill734]

So we looked at a heart shaped urn each side for a person then when both have been filled the center little gate slides up and ashes combine . Ready. I told the wife no why I don’t want your ash in my face for eternity ha ha

[@KaritheMortician]

lol