Kari the Mortician Gets Hands on with the Ring Rescue Compression Device

Kari the Mortician, a licensed funeral director and embalmer, got the chance to try the Ring Rescue Compression Device. It has been used in the medical field for a while and the applications in the funeral business would be great! Check out how Kari uses the device and some before and after pictures.
"Helping you preserve sentimental rings:
Ring Rescue Inc. offers effective solutions for professionals in healthcare, fire, jewelry and funeral services who deal with removing stuck rings. Our compression device helps you remove stuck rings non-destructively by shrinking the finger 100% of the time, allowing for more room to manipulate the ring off. Our non-hydrating lubricant was specially designed to aid in this process as it will not cause the finger to swell like other lubricants can."
Ring Rescue Inc.
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[@mswitter1]

My grandmother's wedding rings were buried with her. We wouldn't have wanted it any other way ❤ Kari, I love your channel, always something new!

[@KaritheMortician]

Love that!

[@pachuco1815]

I have always used skin lubricants at home for years and they never failed yet

[@KaritheMortician]

thanks

[@sterlingodeaghaidh5086]

Dealt with slippery rings before when cleaning jewelry, a little tip, if you are able to, attach a string to the ring that is about a foot long with a tag at the end, that way if it slips out you can use the string to retrieve the ring. Also handy for engine bays with small tools as well.

[@KaritheMortician]

InterestinG!

[@RingRescueInc]

This is a great tip!!

[@stevew3196]

What a great idea. Many people would be upset at the idea at a family ring being cut off. As usual..an interesting and informative video.

[@KaritheMortician]

Our pleasure!

[@alleycat1117]

Worked in an ER .Never seen this device.Great addition to have on hand (no pun intended) when needed.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@8359563]

Hey you are such a kind caring person.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much

[@joegarcia4157]

“NEVER” would of thought about that ! So very interesting to know

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@brendakeeling3426]

@@KaritheMortician 2A

[@sharontallo7267]

Very interesting they have so many new products now Thanks for sharing

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for watching!

[@barbaras8447]

Kari, I just discovered your videos about a week ago and I'm absolutley fascinated.....I have learned so much that I wanted to know but never knew who to ask. You are doing a great public service.... Thank you so much! I have wondered about getting rings off of deceased fingers.... Great info.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome :)

[@alanwalker7265]

Wow! Never knew any of this. Thank you for the vid. Thanks for your hard work and your channel.

[@KaritheMortician]

Appreciate it!

[@jwmarlowe4456]

Fantastic!! Neat little machine!! Never heard of this little booger!! I'm sure FD's will love these and will make some jobs so much easier!! Keep the vids coming sunshine!!

[@KaritheMortician]

You bet!

[@jwmarlowe4456]

@@KaritheMortician always look forward to them!!! And Greg says hey girl!!!

[@kennmills4382]

Wow…….well presented. Never thought of this issue, but truly makes sense. Thanks Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for sharing.

[@anshsjndjdjsjs]

i’m fairly new to morgue work and haven’t run into this... yet! thanks for the cool lesson kari

[@KaritheMortician]

Happy to help!

[@tmiller8343]

You have such a calming voice. I really enjoy your videos. I love the macabre. Your videos are very informative and helps people get a perspective on what goes on when their loved ones are being prepped.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!!

[@tmiller8343]

@@KaritheMortician you're welcome! 😀

[@cherylclyne9145]

Awesome information Kari and I think the ring rescue device is a great device to use! This was another topic that was new to me so thanks much for sharing about it!

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad it was helpful!

[@msbadkittie]

so fascinating! what a clever idea. seems like a great thing to have for the living. i’ve seen where someone has had a ring on for a long time and it’s stuck on the finger. sounds like they could use this to remove it. i love how you explain things. you’d be an amazing professor/teacher.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks so much!!

[@RingRescueInc]

Stuck rings are a very common problem for the living as well - we're happy to offer a solution to avoid sentimental and valuable rings being cut!

[@jeremyjones2750]

Pretty fascinating! Good info. I never would have imagined this type of tool.

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you liked it!

[@ModernMuse713]

This is awesome...thank you. It is especially necessary with the men wearing titanium rings now.

[@KaritheMortician]

Absolutely!

[@davidmckinney6577]

I didn't know that they made a device like that awesome video 👌 Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@cathywestholt5324]

Might be good for our hospice house. I have had been asked if we had anything to help get a ring off or actually do it ourselves when they come for the body.

[@KaritheMortician]

That would be helpful when trying to remove the rings might be painful for an end of life person

[@pattywalker6935]

Your videos are so informative and interesting. Thank you for educating us .

[@KaritheMortician]

So nice of you

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Awesome video😍😍😍

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks!!

[@terryroberts7647]

HI KARI ✋ WOW THAT WAS INTERESTING TOO KNOW GOOD DEAL IN GETTING THE RINGS OFF.... HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND ❤

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks you too

[@terryroberts7647]

@@KaritheMortician YOU WELCOME THANKS

[@marieg3865]

Inventor should be mega rich, this device should of been made a long time ago. It is also needed in the hospital in some situations prior to surgery. I have heard more than 1 heartbreaking story where it has been cut off.

[@KaritheMortician]

So true!

[@RingRescueInc]

We're so happy to hear you think our idea is great! :)

[@marieg3865]

Yes ring rescue. I have had friends and family who have been married for decades that had to have their rings cut off at the hospital. This has been very upsetting on top of antipicipating surgery. I don't know if you do or not but it would be great if you had representatives from your company reach out to hospitals. I wish you the best with your company, I understand how personal and sentimental rings can be.

[@melissalacycliff5582]

I so enjoy your videos. You explain things so well. In understanding the last episode of life makes it easier to go thru the last Good Bye!

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you like them!

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

What a great device. I had never considered the trouble rings can present on the deceased or within the industry. Would you consider (or, do you have) a video on specialized gadgets and gizmos, such as this finger compressor, that are used within the industry that offer solutions to problems that those on the outside wouldn't consider? I'd love to learn more about them.

[@KaritheMortician]

I consider all ideas! Thank you!

[@Angel-tw3ko]

My father was rewarded a retirement diamond ring, he was so proud of that ring, we had him buried with it.

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice!!

[@rikidik5352]

Kari, you can also take thread or "string" thin, and wrap the finger from the nail all the way up to the ring and most of the time it should slide right of with some kind of lubricant. Just thought this might help in certain situations...😉👍😚😚

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes there are lots of tricks that you can use.

[@ruthcanterbury7738]

Some use waxed dental floss…put it under the ring and wrap the finger above the ring. Take the part that was run under the ring and then unwind the layers above the ring.

[@williesnyder2899]

I got a really cheap box wrench caught on my finger when I was seven or so. The firefighters had to come. They put motor oil on my finger, but no-go. They hacksawed a deep notch - in the wrench - and a firefighter inserted a screwdriver in the slot and popped it with a quick twist, Next, a pliers was used to bend the metal open so that I my finger could exit. I was so embarrassed!! I still have that wrench somewhere. I am 61 years old. I feel like I’m seven again in recalling this episode... Good times.

[@KaritheMortician]

Oh my goodness!!

[@stevenhenson2152]

That is something that has been needed for a long time.

[@KaritheMortician]

That one time though...it is really helpful!

[@eclipsemoon2b]

Where was this when I was working in a jewelry store? We used string, the cutting device ( which was very rare), and windex. Windex always worked well!

[@madeinmichiganinthe60s59]

Interesting! I would have never guessed Windex?! How? There are no oily properties, that I know of, in Windex? Wouldn't you need an oil based product?

[@eclipsemoon2b]

@@madeinmichiganinthe60s59 no not really. It was the only thing we had to grab for. Plus it never harmed the stones or the gold or the client. Remember in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding where the dad used Windex for everything? It kinda became our motto for getting rings off. Lol

[@KaritheMortician]

Windex lol does everything like on My Big Fat Greek Wedding :)

[@micheleberara2842]

My Gramma didn't have her rings, chains and bracelets on whenever we had to take her to hospital. She insisted she not have them on, despite how much she loved them. She wanted to be certain I got them and did what she wanted me to do.

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@rubymounds2564]

Wow very interesting thanks Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@Decgyrrl]

The FD removed both of my parents wedding bands & my father's signet ring I suspect, without a problem. I still have their rings. I never wear them. I don't want to lose them.

[@georgiavarnum8069]

Kari is there a variation in the price of the funeral according to the amount of restoration work that you sometimes have to do for the deceased to be viewed? I know sometimes the work is extensive or as simple removing a ring. Do you have any advice for family struggling to pay for their loved ones funeral?

[@KaritheMortician]

Each funeral home can either include it or charge and let the family know what the costs would be up front

[@georgemcdowell8302]

Interesting gadget! You mentioned having to remove rings after a funeral service. Doing so with families present in a church/chapel would require a minimum of 5 mins. which is a lot of time with people waiting. You also mentioned having to raise the hand for fluid to run downwards from the finger. An embalmed & casketed body would be "fixed." Ring removals with onlookers present can appear awkward. It's happened to me when families would request removal of all jewelry after the service when they've initially said the deceased would be buried wearing it.😯

[@KaritheMortician]

The time is a factor but not being able to return the rings to a family is worth the wait if needed. Usually we would know ahead and have the rings loosened prior

[@georgemcdowell8302]

@@KaritheMortician What's crazy is when a family insists on a ring to remain on a swollen finger when brought into the FH & state it's to be left on for burial, just to ask they want it during the service or worse at the cemetery as a last minute request. Keeping a "kit" like this in each coach would be incredibly valuable.

[@shelbycorey6785]

Does it damage the persons finger ?

[@KaritheMortician]

NOt at all. It is like a blood pressure cuff

[@kimluarks2418]

I'm still curious how they got my grandma's ring off her finger. I swore it was going to have to be cut off. She had arthritis so so bad. Her knuckle was a size 9 while the ring was a 5.5... the funeral director brought it to me, intact... my mind is still blown 2 years later! You can't compress arthritic bone, can you? How did they do it?

[@virginiajessup1758]

Very interesting

[@KaritheMortician]

I think so too!

[@garysansone2785]

Hi kari.....good looking tool.....hope it works for you as alot of these rings become cherished family heirlooms....hey a side note....now in my area in western pa, out of 10 funerals that we see, almost all are private services now....a few direct burial or cremation and a few no services at all....how covid has changed the funeral industry.. .let's hope families can get back to saying goodbye to their loved ones with the services and dignity they deserve...have a good weekend and stay well😄

[@kathyflorcruz552]

These insane lockdowns & restrictions will never end as long as people allow them to keep ordering us around like cattle. Notice no politicians bother restricting themselves?

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks. It was a great reminder of being cautious :)

[@staceyroberson518]

Thank you for sharing I’m one of the ones scared of Death now I’ve gotten much better I believe in God when my mom passed away I cried all I could think about is she so cold . She doesn’t like the cold .I never thought I could miss her so much thanks again

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome :)

[@lairdofglencoe]

Kari ask a old Funeral Director how to use a 8 inch peace of 7 cord braid suture. You can always have in your pocket for places like churches. Carried one for 52 years. Worked 90 % of the time.

[@KaritheMortician]

Excellent advice!

[@adamandrews8534]

Ron Popeil’s replacement! Seriously, an excellent presentation...

[@KaritheMortician]

When do I get to put lighter fluid on the car hood and torch it to show the special wax works!!

[@stephaniehowe0973]

Ron is annoying. She isnt

[@adamandrews8534]

@@stephaniehowe0973, while I don’t find Ron annoying (he’s a bit of Americana), Kari is a charming person to watch and learn from. My comment was meant as a compliment!

[@stephaniehowe0973]

@@adamandrews8534 I did get your point :) I agree

[@ethanhutchinson3915]

Could this also be used to put rings back on? In cases where the deceased was in a nursing home and the ring was taken off, but the family wants the ring put back on and the finger are swollen or the knuckles are full of arthritis.

[@KaritheMortician]

the arthritis can't be contracted because it is bone but you could try to lessen the tissue and see if it helped

[@Thomasnmi]

I wonder how much it costs. They don't give a price on their website, so I assume it can be quite expensive. Looks like a good tool though

[@KaritheMortician]

I will have to ask!

[@jeannecummings1363]

It's $400!!!

[@lauragadille3384]

Grandma was not cremated with her wedding rings. My aunt has it. Not sure if they used this device on her finger.

[@KaritheMortician]

Most likely not since this is a newer device to our industry

[@texasborn2720]

I personally don't need it. But I still want one ? Kari tells it so good. lol

[@KaritheMortician]

Aww thanks!

[@pawbiter]

This may sound cold, but if the family wants to keep the ring, has a finger ever been cut off and then repositioned? Perhaps having the other hand folded over it?

[@KaritheMortician]

I don't know anyone that has done that

[@michelebillington6289]

How cool

[@KaritheMortician]

It is!

[@janae0907]

That's pretty neat!

[@KaritheMortician]

I think so too!

[@Catherine02062]

I really enjoy your channel, I wanted to go to mortuary school....but it was too expensive.

[@KaritheMortician]

You can still work in a funeral home in other capacities :)

[@Catherine02062]

I would really like that, I have a Phlebotomy license and experience in the medical field. I will definitely look into that, thank you.

[@jeannecummings1363]

I just checked the website for this. It's $400 !!!!

[@brittanyolson5235]

This is interesting. My grandmother died and her fingers were extremely swollen at the end. That ring hadn't come off in 40 years. They did manage to get me the ring... didn't ask alot of questions but could only imagine how they got it off.

[@KaritheMortician]

We have tricks :)

[@LAPRINCESSA8]

Interesting. My dad passed recently and my mom wanted his ring. I asked the funeral home for it but at that point it had been 3 weeks since he passed. He wasn't embalmed as he was going to have a direct cremation. I hoped they used this device. I've never asked but thought about the process. I just hoped they didn't cut my dad's finger off to get it.

[@KaritheMortician]

No they would not have done that. They may not have needed anything to slip off his ring. I am sorry for your recent heartbreak!

[@LAPRINCESSA8]

Thank you. 🙏❤

[@LAPRINCESSA8]

I ended up calling the funeral home and asked. They said they used Vaseline. I'm ok with that but I thought it was strange how they asked me his name before they gave me an answer. I didn't think it mattered. I simply asked them to tell me what their ring removal process was.

[@leonardsolt6543]

Can you leave the rings on?

[@KaritheMortician]

You can but if the family wants them back...

[@jillallen8278]

Kari, on a living hand, pouring ammonia on the finger makes it so slippery that the ring slips easily off. Would that work for you in your work. Would really like to know.

[@KaritheMortician]

good to know!

[@KaritheMortician]

i will try it out

[@tonyjohnson9446]

Do u often honor the deceased 's wish to keep rings on ,not having to use ring compressor ?

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes if they want to be buried with them

[@IrishAnnie]

My mother in law had a plain gold wedding band that would not be removed for any reason. It almost looked like it was embedded on her finger. She was buried with it.

[@KaritheMortician]

Did you ask them to try?

[@micheleberara2842]

My Gramma, who was more of a Mother to me left me all of her jewelry. She made it crystal clear that I was not to have her jewelry on her in the casket. In fact she wanted me to take it as soon as she passed.

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Or you can get any ring off with a stout bit of twine (or dental floss) and one of these: •bobbi pin •paper clip •closed safety pin. Insert enough of the bobbi pin (or one of the others...) Under the ring to make a closed loop just poking visible on the other side of the ring. Run the end of a piece of string, floss, etc. through the opening of the safety pin. Pull the bobbi pin out while holding one end of the string on one side of the ring. And now you should have a simple loop of string that just goes under the ring. Let's say you have 6" on each side of the ring. Hold the 2 ends together. Begin circling the ring. Round and round. Every now and then tuck the loose skin down under the ring. Keep doing this. And keep circling the ring. Round and round the finger. Soon you should have the ring off and dangling from the string.

[@KaritheMortician]

depends on the tissue though

[@michaeldougfir9807]

@@KaritheMortician Granted. It does depend on the tissue. Though it is worth a try. I just hope my description was clear enough to follow if someone cares to try it.

[@spiritmatter1553]

It seemed very clear to me and I’m going to keep it in mind.

[@missiemartin6017]

i have a question for u Question 1. what happens to the deceased with body piercings ? Question 2. If the deceased has a body piercings that you can't get out what happens ?

[@KaritheMortician]

THey are buried on the deceased. It depends on if the person wants us to remove them. I have a video coming soon with a piercing expert :)

[@missiemartin6017]

@@KaritheMortician k thxs for answering my questions

[@greghanson407]

My dad was buried with his wedding ring because they couldn't get it off without cutting it, at first. By time he was buried a week later the funeral director said the ring was loose enough to come off, but my mom decided to let him be buried with it.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you for sharing

[@marls10191]

If I couldn't get my ring off, I would either go to an ER or a jewelry store. So they should be equiped with this device too.

[@americangraffiticaroz2082]

They’re dead! How they gonna go?

[@marls10191]

@@americangraffiticaroz2082 You obviously didn't listen to her video where she asks us to post what other business should have it.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes they do!

[@brianbrian4317]

What about arthritic knuckles? Why would you take it to the church, wouldn’t it be in the embalming room?

[@KaritheMortician]

You can only do so much over the knuckles

[@brianbrian4317]

@@KaritheMortician I’m a nurse and have used the ring cutter and it is just very devastating, like loved one feel the circle has been broken

[@omarescamilla6223]

Have you ever had a case where you couldn't remove the ring?

[@KaritheMortician]

Once in a great while

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

Well, it was interested to hear about the Ring Rescue. But, then the video seemed to become a teaching video, which would be used in a Mortuary school.

[@KaritheMortician]

True it may be

[@susancallahan-y4e]

What's adema

[@dawnmontgomery5180]

Hi Kari

[@doglovekane9784]

Hospital. They tried cutting my ring off and it was excruciating. They finally got a man who had a little cutter that cut my ring off...

[@KaritheMortician]

Oh goodness!

[@danlindberg4849]

Took all my rings off, on the way to have them melted down!

[@KaritheMortician]

WHat will you do with them melted?

[@danlindberg4849]

@@KaritheMortician Well, maybe have the molten cast into a large ring to hang on my belt!

[@thaimays6933]

That reminds me of a manual blood pressure cuff

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes exactly

[@happyslap2588]

Nice video Kari! I like your narreration, you got the voice. 🍻 Tonight is tequila on rhe rocks.

[@KaritheMortician]

Rock on!

[@larryulery3729]

Interesting, have you ever used Vaseline or baby oil or olive oil..would have thought about ring 💍 removal

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes I have

[@gregorykacsandy5005]

Quack.....quack.....

[@margaretlaycock42]

Ice...wd40...?

[@davidmiller6981]

Just wrap a string around finger keep it simple😊

[@michaeldavis2585]

My question is covid19 real ? You do autopsy s, surely signs show

[@KaritheMortician]

We are not scientists or medical experts. We do not do autopsies. A pathologist does.

[@DavidGrub]

Dude, COVID is real. My father is dying in the hospital due to it. So, yes...it is real.

[@terrichastain8434]

Well I feel vindicated now! My cousin wants me to go into the industry because she is an embalmed. I have been around all the procedures and know wayyy too much about embalming and other things that take place in the mortuary. However nothing really bothers me about the process. There's only 2 things I don't do....poop and puke! I just sent her the link for this device...and if there was a need for it....I feel vindicated. 😄😁😆

[@LINKINservicedog]

Hi Kari. Interesting. Although it looks like something men use for well ummmmm u know ED or ........lol.

[@joegarcia4157]

lol

[@donkeyballs3307]

Uv had really small men , judging by u statement

[@catslivesmatter1268]

@@donkeyballs3307 or maybe she is just loose as hell ? 😅😂🤣

[@KaritheMortician]

Oh my :)

[@heatherfresho1829]

Jewelers cut off stuck rings all the time for customers.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes they do

[@lanceanderson8318]

Why not the string method?

[@KaritheMortician]

You can use the string method but with softened tissue that could be damaged this may be a better option.

[@mikecrews9112]

Looks painful!

[@KaritheMortician]

It feels like a blood pressure cuff

[@mikecrews9112]

@@KaritheMortician I was meaning the ring being stuck lol I cant IMAGINE the pain and circulation being cut off because the ring is stuck due to swelling

[@coolkidcrypto386]

Such a cutie ☺️

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!! 😊

[@sammuelmeger7996]

Very simple tool

[@patriciarivas2638]

Interesting and a good idea. Would WD-40 be a good lubricant in a pinch? What if you have an obese patient-do you have a larger model? My ring is going into the hole with me!

[@KaritheMortician]

That is a great question.

[@patriciarivas2638]

We are getting fatter as Americans and you should not have to wrestle a ring off a 350 pound person.

[@RingRescueInc]

That's a great question, Patricia. We do not have a larger model but haven't heard of any instances where the device has not been large enough yet. As for WD-40, although it will act as as lubricant, it isn't made for use on skin. The lubricant that comes with our device is safe on skin, and will not absorb into the skin and make it swell back up, like other lubricants can! Hope this helps :)

[@cyndyedwards9817]

Why dont you just get an extra one to keep in the hearse?

[@KaritheMortician]

That is their hope that people will get them for all these scenarios

[@carmenbehringer7218]

A nursing home hospital

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes great idea

[@MarkTheVicar]

I had an extra hot burrito last night, I definitely need Ring Rescue 😉

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@smonroeh]

Interesting and neat product, but 5 minutes would have been a nice little product promo, 15 minutes turned into an infomercial 😒

[@KaritheMortician]

Fair enough!

[@rikidik5352]

Nope she takes her time so EVERYONE can understand.

[@michaelhansen5555]

Personally I thought you gave this device too much time. In my opinion this would have been better as a 2 minute video.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you for the input!

[@rikidik5352]

She is extremely thorough and I Love her taking the time to explain in the form of EVERYONE understanding, Thank You Kari..

[@crystalpayne2594]

I love your videos because you take the time to explain everything that goes on after one passes away. Thank you, Kari!