Mortician Breaks Down Dead Body Scenes From Movies & TV | WIRED

Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, breaks down clips from movies and TV about dead bodies, funerals, and embalming, and explains how accurate they really are. Is the dead body from "Psycho" realistic? Could Donny's ashes from "The Big Lebowski" really be stored in a coffee can? Is there such a thing as a glass casket?
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[@mujihuz8433]

"For a corpse, he looks great. For a live person, not so much" Story of my life

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Lol

[@ely_wannadie2551]

Omfg that just killed me 🤣

[@journiibee1429]

He said that line literally right after I finished reading this 😂

[@thevcountdown9824]

LMAO

[@bulletbreakfast5606]

LMFAO

[@georgedoty-williams2085]

I love how he's more offended by cocky morticians with a knight's complex than people stealing corpses

[@Incompetences]

I mean, corpse stealing is a huge way in which medical breakthroughs were made in the past and how we took steps to better understand the human body... which is what, in turn, allowed us to move toward modern medicine. It was a necessary evil at times when there are no body donations (as was the case very often in the past due to religious beliefs). Things are very different now, but it's still easy believe that he'd understand the importance as a mortician.

[@beetles1964]

Makes sense that he has thought about the morals of being a mortician more than the morals of stealing corpses

[@honinakecheta601]

Yeah, priorities lol

[@ehzmia]

One make him and his profession look bad. The other just makes the thieves look bad.

[@Incompetences]

When you recognize that one person that's already dead may have the potential to save thousands of living people, it's not really a hard moral choice to make, lol.

[@hellhound8157]

19:18 I can't get over the fact how Mr. Sweeny is all smiles and likeable while he continues for half a minute to give us tips on how to steal our dead grandpa through a hospital window. I'm crying laughing.

[@tinaclayton547]

The fact that this just made me laugh out loud literally is awesome.

[@kayashley81]

Hilarious omg

[@caioluigicf2681]

the like count being 911 its just the icing on the cake for this comment

[@denisharis4443]

I thought he would mention the slide board

[@SanguivorousRevenant]

Oh man, something like this literally happened with my late father, except it was out the back door of the morgue.

[@xAlbinopiratex]

I would trust this guy 100% with mine and my families remains, he seems like he genuinely respects his job

[@songsalon7868]

He's a Great Scientist, extremely dedicated, professional, smart, also funny. SAVAGE

[@Valscorn01]

This mans professionalism is the peak of what his job entails.

[@ryanrajasa8640]

the fact that he wish other funeral directors wouldnt call embalming device other names like the movie kissed did, pretty much shows of how professional and respectable funeral director he is. hes amazing.

[@tedn3030]

You have to be careful with the pressure, no second chances. interesting director

[@Gjd94]

doing splits on it

[@jitbro5572]

His name couldn’t have literally been a better fit for his job. Victor Sweeney just seems too perfect

[@HOTD108_]

That's Victor M. Sweeny, don't forget the M.

[@ollieno971]

RIGHT

[@potatotoes]

@@HOTD108_ the M is fundamentally important

[@ryanwarner4577]

Amen

[@typodoeseverything]

@@potatotoes M is for mortician

[@sunflowergrl234]

I've said this once and I'll say it again: if this man isn't my mortician, I'm not dying.

[@BlueEyedMomof378]

Seriously. Time to move to where he is😂🤣 I feel like he would make my passing that little bit less traumatic for my family. That's enough of a reason to move I think😂😂

[@DeniseRene407]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@sebastiangomez219]

😂😂😂

[@vuoath511]

Im dead

[@polkalamypekopeko2969]

At this point I wonder what is his waiting list like because of this video and the series

[@ioofmoore5940]

During a walk through a graveyard I once read an epitaph that has stuck with me for over 45 years. " Behold my friends as you walk by, as you are now, so once was I. As i am now, you must be, prepare for death and follow me". Freaked me out so much, I still remember it.

[@internal.inferno2088]

At least I'm not the only one who walks through graveyards. They are so comforting. Don't ask me why 🤷

[@ioofmoore5940]

@@internal.inferno2088 possibly deep down we know that the ground has been consecrated for eternal and peaceful rest. We know that, even if for only a little while, people come to visit, express their missing us. Many cultures still visit the departed loved once a year with food and song, picnics, children laughing and playing among the stones. For many, this is a comfort that even though our shells are shed, there is still something left to participate with the ones left behind. I also firmly believe that evil can not reside there for the aforementioned reasons. Just my thought on why I enjoy that splendid peace of land.

[@sussett]

That sounds so freaking cool, I would love to see that.

[@prestallar4339]

I would want that for my tombstone if possible lol

[@marlyneadams7419]

That is so creepy, because it's true😟😟😮

[@adrienlastname4663]

I love that his commentary on Norman Bates having his mom's corpse in the basement is "This would be incredibly illegal" I think the bigger concern is probably the murder.

[@angelfinley6244]

I was thinking when he said that, “it’s only illegal if they know she died”

[@kevanbaconofficial]

I like how he talks about how you can’t just steal your grandpa’s body, but then also gives tips on how to get a body out the window a bit easier.

[@primo2419]

Yeah frl

[@Halfsi]

Just yeeted out of the window and use it as a Halloween decoration

[@olivermckowen135]

Came here to say this exact thing. Sweeney is great.

[@lazarpeuraca9618]

He doesn't condone, but he does understand.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

The mention of 'authorized' persons is one of the most heartbreaking things about a death. Suddenly your loved one becomes the property of the government in a way. You can't dress them, wash them, dig a hole and bury them in their favorite spot even if you own the land. They aren't yours anymore. I considered it to be a great privilege to be allowed back into the cremation room to push the button on the machine fir my mother. I had the courage to ask because of Caitlyn Doughty.

[@knightchef]

Being a mortician seems like a composite of several jobs : a beautician, carpenter, scientist, doctor, therapists, stylist.

[@elinicoritale6384]

And a forensic.

[@aar6538]

So the best job for a serial killer to go undetected would be mortician _Noted_

[@meganmoon6197]

Yup. My best friend does it allll

[@RosesAndIvy]

Carpenter? You do realize they don't make the caskets themselves right?

[@MotionMcAnixx]

@@RosesAndIvy maybe the mortician will have to fashion unwanted wood into something more respectable

[@SupermanHopkins]

Somebody on his other video said: "Imagine Victor M. Sweeney at his own funeral. He sees how the funeral director is preparing his body, wakes up and says, *"No no no, you're doing it wrong!"*

[@postersandstuff]

something something Monty Python , lol

[@HrLBolle]

I know someone who knows someone who knows someone who has been told by the Great Grand Master that all masters in the guild of undertakers, gravediggers and grave keepers will reach the point where they will embalm themselves and lay themselves to eternal rest.

[@marcwolf60]

When my partner died - he was very knowledgable about Egyptology. So I worked with the mortician to wrap him in a shroud, and tied gold ribbons around like a mummy binding. Plus anointing with Myrth and Frankensence. Everybody who knew him said he looked wondrrful in his finery. It was the last and best gift I could give him.

[@JD-pd3gl]

I’m so sorry for your loss❤️ This was so sweet and wonderful to read, and I’m glad you could do that to comfort yourself and him❤️❤️❤️

[@Necrovoker]

I'm sure he was very proud to have such kingly attires to undertake his journey to the fields of reeds!

[@icmull]

Wow thats awesome Im a massive WW2 fan. Might get buried as an SS officer.

[@Necrovoker]

@@icmull might wanna rethink that.

[@PiercedPixie]

This is so beautiful 🥺😭 I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss 💔

[@collinnkingg]

Morticians in movies: dark, evil, somewhat twisted Him: 😃

[@tanjah4995]

More like: 🤓

[@pamelabrule3467]

I know Victor, he works in my hometown. He really is just like this. ❤️

[@remi4778]

More like: 😄🤵🏻‍♂️✨

[@JutlandAngel]

And then there is Karen Greenlee, who is more like the movie trope.

[@the-entity]

he's so cute

[@MarkPeterson2023]

This dude totally needs his own channel. He’s just super oddly entertaining and likable.

[@RaquelSantos-hj1mq]

Yes!

[@renee_ray9483]

Agreed

[@seeyoucu]

Totally.

[@anitastodolak9882]

I agree! He's hilarious!

[@joshua7015]

He has a channel. Look for it in the comments he replies to

[@B00GIE.W00GIE]

Last November my grandpa passed away and Victor was the mortician who worked on his body for the funeral. He was very nice and provided an amazing goodbye to my grandpa. He is actually this nice and understanding in real life. Thank you Victor!

[@americaroleplayer]

When my mom passed, I got to learn first hand just how kind some morticians/funeral directors are. I told them bluntly that I had no money and we have yet to find her insurance and they did everything in their power to find me the cheapest, happiest solution possible. My mom currently sits in my living room in a plastic box (the same one he showed) happily awaiting the scattering of her ashes because of good people like Mr. Sweeney

[@victorm.sweeney8828]

Heck yeah. This is how it is done. I don't believe in "pushing" sales or giving families bills they can't afford.

[@lar9299]

I just can't get enough of this guy. Nobody can. Hot mortician Victor Sweeney. Internet idol.

[@paolamiano]

the name is so fitting

[@kcrojas777]

Big same.

[@lalalovemelots4391]

Mortician Icon

[@ethanpintar5454]

Victor *M.* Sweeney.

[@SherlocksAlwaysRight]

If only he wasn't a religious... pro-lifer

[@sdot5389]

Dude came with a bow tie this time. He’s definitely playing to the crowd at this point.

[@whythough2555]

As he should. (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

[@debbieflaherty1975]

That swoop vest is pretty snazzy too.

[@dustinbaker7516]

Mad?

[@caeridlock3930]

Eh, Wired probably has a set amount of wardrobe options for stuff like this. Then the guest can pick through those, trying them out prior and seeing if the fit is comfortable enough to want to sit through a whole video recording in. Either way though, the vest/pants combo is a bold and interesting move, with a beautiful wool weave, looks very lightweight and comfortable. I also love the subtle patten on the shirt which looks to be a decent cotton, possibly a blend. (The tie is also a wool it looks like.) So, I'd call it a win in the wardrobe choices/department.

[@DrLuke49]

This dude is not playing to any crowd since he knows the audience.

[@sussett]

I've had two funerals this year. The first was my boyfriend, his eyes weren't completely closed and you could see some sort of glue on his mouth, he looked pale and yellowish like when he passed away (I saw him pass away) and I think that even if he looked like he was just asleep, nothing would have taken my pain away (Nothing can), but I wonder how it would have been had he had more preparation. The second was my Grandmother, very recent, actually. When I looked at her, all I felt was some sort of peace. She looked like she was sleeping and looked as huggable as always. They were very different funerals, with very different preparation if I may say, yet... I can only say thanks to be able to see them. You're very cool Victor, and all morticians, your job is important for all and I value it so much.

[@helenamirian908]

🙏🏼❤

[@thevoid8544]

My condolences. I hope you are doing okay now.

[@angelas.9717]

So very sorry for your losses...healing is a complicated process...may yours be gentle...

[@mayanorman2905]

I’m very sorry for your losses. Sending my condolences

[@autumnperry2054]

I am so sorry to hear this. I'm wishing you all the best with your healing. I hope the best for you. 💟

[@lenniegray3086]

Victor Sweeney is the most mortician name I've ever heard.

[@elliotjones1405]

I want to know how he would describe death to a child. He just seems like he would know the best way.

[@KuroHebi]

I think he's already talked about the very same thing in another video.

[@SourceOfTheRightArm]

You have a defective lifeform if it cant understand the concept of death I should know my fist memory is fearing for my life in the back of the vehicle driven by a suicidal parent

[@jojojo503]

​@@SourceOfTheRightArm That's just incorrect lol. And your own personal experience does not others reality make

[@faith9196]

@@SourceOfTheRightArm i’m genuinely sorry that you experienced that. and i hope you’ve healed or learn to. but not everybody understands or experiences death at a young age.

[@bigzube_8919]

@@KuroHebi do you know which video??

[@SaraStar7373]

casually mentioning he's been doing this since he was eighteen.... an eighteen year old at a mortuary feels like a tim burton movie

[@onioncookie.]

The name victor also gives me very tim burton vibes

[@peacheillo2641]

YES he is the star of a Tim Burton film I swear

[@lauratude5132]

His name is a double Tim Burton reference

[@AlcyoneSong]

Well his name is Victor Sweeny…

[@CrunchyLeaves96]

Funny you mention Tim Burton since the mortician's surname is Sweeney and Burton directed the film adaptation of Sweeney Todd

[@burnttoast269]

For a guy with a profession that's considered grim, he seems like a really cheery fellow who appears to truly love his job

[@Bloo_Fishh]

I would really like to see a mortician see how accurate the mortuary assistant is, minus the demons and stuff, just the embalming part

[@catsarerude]

Hey :D former mortician! I've played it and it's fairly accurate as far as noting injuries, setting the facial features with eye caps and wiring the jaw shut (completely accurate methods), making incisions, mixing chemicals, and even aspirating the abdominal cavity with the trocar and filling it with more chemicals. The process is well done in the game, with the animations being a little simplistic of course. Overall I was pretty impressed with how accurate everything was! The only difference I noticed right away is that we would typically make the carotid artery incision around the collar bone rather than in the neck itself. It makes it easier to nicely suture the incision afterwards and hide beneath most clothing. That could differ between mortuaries though. The other thing would be what was mentioned in the video about ligature being used to tie off the artery when inserting the arterial tube. :D

[@farennicole4569]

That’s so neat!

[@elhopper3735]

The way this guy talks and dresses radiates “cool science teacher”. So happy they brought him back for another video

[@Lol-ik8xm]

Hey I've seen you before, do you watch dead meat or czs world

[@elhopper3735]

@@Lol-ik8xm yes i love dead meat!

[@Lol-ik8xm]

El Hopper, yeah I was gonna say you're slowly becoming someone I see in a bunch of comment sections. I guess we have the same taste.

[@howarddewing6617]

HOT SCIENCE TEACHER

[@bellabyers2929]

You’re everywhere omg hi 😭 again

[@deppies]

We can't get enough of him and wired knows it

[@DiaryOfaCell]

I’ve had enough.

[@deppies]

@@DiaryOfaCell You are free to not watch it 😌

[@deepakmenon7733]

True that

[@VenkaKoda]

YESSS

[@courtneycartwright4975]

SAME - INSTANT click!!!

[@helenamirian908]

When my sister was murdered, I was the only member of the family who didn't view her body before she was cremated. I couldn't make myself go into that room. I have an eidetic memory and I know it would have been traumatizing. That scene in my memory, even, of trying to decide whether to go in (without the further pain of seeing her lying dead) stills haunts me and sometimes I wonder if I should have gone in anyway. When my awful abusive father died, I had needed to see for myself to believe it and heal. It's different somehow, when it's someone like your little sis and she was taken senselessly by an unhinged ex.

[@pillboys]

My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to make that decision. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@mystiquemjt]

I’m sorry that your loved one had to go like that. I truly believe that if you couldn’t bring yourself to see her like that it was because she didn’t want you to have that memory permanently ingrained in your head forever.

[@ingridwootton-mota231]

Hugs..your bravery!

[@mirandabrown7842]

I will give what happened to me when I went in and shouldn't have with my mom. I was only 17 when she died, when I got to the hospital I was ready to see her, my older sister pleaded with me not to, that I did not want to see her in the shape she was in, I thought she was exaggerating when she was saying how bad our mom looked., she said she can't tell me no if I absolutely wanted to go in that room, so I went. I went in, saw her, was absolutely shocked and terrified, screamed, then ran out. The whole year afterwards I was a complete mess, I couldn't get the image out of my head, I even ended up in a teenager psych ward for 4 days because I couldn't remove the image. Things slowly got better after the first year but it took many more years for me to get over being so traumatized, and seeing the image almost every time I tried to sleep. I am 38 now and thinking about it still bothers me, the image is faded, even if I think about it now it is blurry, but part of the trauma is still there. Sorry this was kind of long, but I wanted to share my experience and say I wish I could take it back by even going in the room in the first place.

[@H0n3yMonstah]

I went in to see my great grandmother and I wish I hadn't for the very reason you just gave for not seeing your sister. In your case, I think you made the right choice. Don't give yourself a hard time over it, I'll likely do the same for the rest of my family members and have done with subsequent grandparents. I'm glad of it.

[@amcconnell6730]

The actors jumping a little during the rifle volley at the military funeral is very accurate. Many civilians aren't used to how loud firearms are in real life, and while the firing party knows when to fire the salute it often takes the mourners by surprise.

[@Terahnee]

My mom, my sister, and I have all had experience with firearms. We still jumped at the first shot for my dad's, even though we were given a heads up when it was to be, so, yes. Completely accurate, even if the attendees have firearm experience. While it's not a full 21 gun salute, it was 7 members each firing 3 volleys, so a total of 21 'shots'. They then gathered the shells which were handed to my mom in a nice drawstring bag. My sister and I each have one of the shells.

[@Al_Rey]

Everyone, let's just get Victor his own show in WIRED already. We definitely want to see him as more than just a guest on occasional videos.

[@Kamilly4815]

OMG YES PLS

[@johnreydelatorre3450]

What content tho?

[@markus2584]

Y E S !

[@antarcticapes5759]

@@johnreydelatorre3450 death, bereavement, burial, funeral

[@akkin5460]

I don’t think he’d have time for that though considering he’s an actual mortician

[@NickH-cr4kz]

Not only am I fascinated by everything this guy does, his drip is never off and I respect that

[@INFIDEL96]

Drip?

[@poodlemeister22314]

@@INFIDEL96 his outfit

[@aslamnurfikri7640]

Well he's paid to dress dead people it would be a shame if his outfits are worse than them

[@Kryptnyt]

He only drips because he oozes

[@GINSHOTGUN]

Agreed

[@phoslunar]

I have some trauma about death that makes it really hard for me to handle death or the idea of dying. Anxiety attack level. But the way this man talks about all of it is strangely reassuring?

[@victorm.sweeney8828]

I’m glad it has done you some good, friend. There were a couple reasons I signed on, and this is one of them. People have a hard time with death and a little knowledge goes a long way I think!

[@phoslunar]

@@victorm.sweeney8828 I really would have never imagined I could think about death with calm and peace. So thank you a lot.

[@hannahmitchell87]

@@victorm.sweeney8828 You seem to have helped an awful lot of people by making these videos. Other than demystifying the processes & removing the taboo, what were the other reasons you signed on, if you're willing to share? To show morticians can be friendly & caring? :)

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

I love how he presents his interesting information in a light hearted and fun way, it's like he's that fun teacher who has a dark sense of humor.

[@cryalot378]

it's funny how the movie scenes sometimes feel almost disturbing but then Victor jumps in, explains everything and makes it sound like a daily normal task

[@TheWinjin]

I think it's because they basically paint his everyday job as something grim by lighting, music, and overall presentation. "God I hope morticians don't talk like that", says a mortician.

[@Immortal-Daiki]

He's kinda like the Dr Mike of morticians

[@ryanalexander5560]

Dear Wired - please give this man a regular KZbin series or something of that nature. I will literally watch anything you put him in.

[@Jan-iy5nc]

I SECOND THIS

[@seeyoucu]

Same.

[@thesingleequestrian413]

Agree!

[@jonwill586]

No literally he’s so wholesome

[@jennymccombie9604]

Absolutely! Victor seems really nice and a very interesting guy.

[@drewishaf]

When I was a kid, someone that my family bowled with for years passed away. His wife asked my dad to make a custom urn for her so he took a bowling pin, put it on a lathe, and hollowed out most of the interior wooden core. Then he fitted the head of the pin with a gasketed plug to use as a lid. It ended up being pretty cool and it meant a lot to the family.

[@pklausspk]

I am of my age in the last chapter of my life. Unfortunately, I cannot say that it was a masterpiece. Through this video, I begin to think about what the last chapter may be and what the final sentence will be. "He was a good man" would be an honor for me.

[@erinnichols4866]

Still having a good time, Peter?

[@pklausspk]

Thank you for your wishes. Right now I start all over again.

[@postersandstuff]

@@pklausspk i thought it was disrespectful of them to take pics of Bruce Lees body in HK morgue , suspicious death or not (drugs prolly killed him , he had massive drug addiction)

[@vixenrokana]

How are you doing Peter?

[@pklausspk]

@@vixenrokana Thank you for kindly asking. When I wrote the comment two months ago I was in doubt. Meanwhile my beloved wife took it away by ending the story. We still love each other but we are too different. This was my third attempt to find a place. I'm quiet a nerd with not so much common interests that would make a woman stay. But I was unhappy too and more than once I thought about leaving. So this is a new start. I found a new place to live and this time maybe I will take more care of myself. Take care of your life!

[@TicTocRobotSnot]

My mother-in-law wanted to be buried in a paint can. She had a wicked sense of humor. In fact, her funeral was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. She would’ve loved it. The rabbi was 98 years old and continually got her name wrong and one of her sons would walk up to the pulpit and correct him quietly each time. It got to a point where it could have been a Woody Allen movie. Anyway, mother-in-law has been on our shelf in a paint can ever since.

[@twstdreality]

Sounds like a fun family!

[@andreanye7537]

That's so amazing. You sound like a great family!

[@Notawesomeatall7]

Judaism prohibits cremation so it's interesting a Rabbi would agree to do a funeral where a body was cremation.

[@sintawintabinta]

I’m so sorry for your loss, but that’s so funny 😭😭

[@emweebee]

@@Notawesomeatall7 it's actually not as enforced in reform judaism! it's definitely still more common to be buried in less progressive areas but it's definitely not completely prohibited

[@latikasuryavanshi8449]

His understanding of grief is what makes him an amazing mortician. He is really in touch with his feelings but also the impact death can have. He is not doing this by clocking in hours, detached, cold. He is connected, and it's very difficult to stay in connected to overwhelming feelings around death constantly. Kudos to you man!

[@CaioDAndrade]

Said it all.

[@breeblackerby9853]

In another video of his he said he love his job cuz growing up people were always dying so I assume he would know quite a bit about it

[@ilhuicatlamatini]

Agree 100%

[@cartoonhanks1708]

Btw you're very beautiful Latika

[@Skittenmeow]

@@cartoonhanks1708 um little creepy there mate

[@amydobos5821]

So true about the glasses. When my first husband died there was an open casket and the funeral director did not put his glasses on, I had the exact same reaction!🥺

[@cupcakekittysly4641]

dude is the only person that I could watch 27 minutes of and not have to glance at my phone or check something else once in a while. Oddly entertaining and he didn't do anything but talk.

[@isokiie6070]

We can just collectively agree that he is our favorite mortician

[@josevvn]

And you’re absolutely righr

[@Someone-cd7yi]

the youtube channel ask a mortician is also cool

[@erzamajor]

him and hu tao, definitely

[@wintergreen9949]

came to the comments just to express this

[@enyawdable]

mine is Caitlin and him

[@petrickerley2557]

So obsessed with Victor! When is he starting his own channel? He could literally explain anything and I'd watch the crap out of it!

[@paolomaldini6866]

Agree, his tone of voice is so satisfying to listen. I would spend my free time to watch it all if he has his own YT channel

[@weebshrimp7617]

He could be just like that goth mortician channel

[@Draculapin]

When I die, I want him to take care of my body lol

[@loodlebop]

@@Draculapin I wouldn't need to be dead for that....

[@azuradawn5683]

Y'all should check out Caitlin Doughty! Her channel is Ask A Mortician and she's incredible! If you like these videos, you're going to love her stuff.

[@ZomBabeZoe]

Victor is so compelling to watch, he teaches us about the science of death in an engaging and comfortable way...plus he is very easy on the eyes. More please

[@guitarhero3394]

Ask him to play the short horror game called Mortuary's Assistant and to give his critique on the embalming side of the game. Would love to see that.

[@mckenny5505]

This needs to be pinned. This needs to be a thing.

[@ObeyLucifer]

I would LOVE to see that

[@kssykssygg]

I'm studying Mortuary Science and also played the game! I can say that it's relatively accurate overall, there are some things of course like the incision along the neck for the embalming fluid cannula was way too high and unnecessarily long. Also the person would be washed before embalming would occur. But those are some examples of little inconsistencies.

[@sugainfires6943]

Boost this!!

[@bangtwitterandtwicetagram830]

^^^

[@stephaniebaker6001]

I love Victor's commentary. He's definitely NOT creepy, he knows his business and he seems like a very likable guy. 🙂

[@Soeia.ElliotClark]

Of course he's not creepy 🤣.

[@jamesmylife6578]

Ok but I rly hope he doesn’t plan my funeral.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

@@jamesmylife6578 🤣

[@postersandstuff]

@@stephaniebaker6001 Brother Love : "And what is brother Bearers first name ?" , Bearer : "Paul"

[@stephaniebaker6001]

@@postersandstuff Haha! Good one! 😁

[@seichethebobcat]

the body mix-up kinda happened at my grandmas funeral. there were two services happening that day at that time & the signs directing the families to the correct service were mixed up. thankfully each of us noticed before the service started, but it was kind of funny to see people who were clearly at the wrong service try to sneak out undetected lol

[@alyseallan6047]

My mum is a funeral director, it's surprising how easy it is for that mix up to happen especially if it's a busy day for them. Atleast you found out beforehand!!

[@Ch3rr1_B3rri]

As a teen who lost her father a few days ago, I'm at least glad I can know what to expect at his funeral (though it's going to be rough)

[@victorm.sweeney8828]

Hey, how did it all go? Losing a parent is one of those things we'll all do- but it doesn't make it any easier. I hope you're doing alright.

[@balltillwefall8284]

I'm glad WIRED is listening to everyone and giving this guy more face time. I'm not remotely interested in becoming a mortician yet i've watched all his videos. Great content!!

[@minstorm]

Who would guess they make more of the content that is very popular? It's crazy talk

[@azuradawn5683]

If you're into Victor, you should check out Caitlin Doughty - her channel is Ask A Mortician and she makes videos similar to these as well as a whole fascinating range of other content. She's fantastic and if you like these, you'll almost definitely love her too.

[@SheHuntsZombies]

@@azuradawn5683 hello fellow deathling!

[@BigHalfSteps]

It's entertainment, that's why people watch it. Or are you interested in being a overgrown manchild by watching Jersey Shore? Not that I endorse watching Fake Reality TV, but your point makes not much sense when you watch something you'll either watch for entertainment or education. These videos are educational, but moreso entertainment. You won't either want to be a archeologist or cartographer just having an interest in National Geographic.

[@Qi_Xin]

@@BigHalfSteps Shut up

[@JetConvoy]

This guy is so likeable and entertaining. And something about him is so appropriate to his profession.

[@FuckMuffin]

It's definitely his clothing

[@turtlemine4613]

And the name. Victor M. Sweeny sounds like a movie character-

[@isabellind1292]

@@turtlemine4613 You mean like the demon barber of Fleet St.?🩸💈💀

[@katherinerichardson2273]

He's really sweet and calm

[@sa5287]

Very well said

[@TheCutiePatrol]

Victor is so cool, he breaks it right down into simple terms while using correct terminology, he does it so perfectly articulate!

[@zeronos2844]

its always hilarious when the Embalming room is always potrayed in Media as a dark, empty and creepy when in fact its too bright (we need to see what we are doing), full of instruments and kinda calm (especially when there is a viewing room for families to see their loved ones being embalmed)

[@alexischarest378]

People are allowed to watch? Oh god

[@MITCrude]

He really built a fan base here - what a great guy - is he getting a Netflix series yet?

[@ilhuicatlamatini]

Oooh, yes please do that Netflix lol

[@morganjames5180]

No thanks

[@islapapaya4232]

@@morganjames5180 you mad 🤣

[@mohamedal-ganzoury3699]

I love this guy. He's so nice and calm and comforting, he makes death less scary

[@j.ourney]

if you’re interested in more death related content you should check out the channel ask a mortician, if you haven’t already. i’d say it’s a bit of a different vibe than what victor does in these videos, but just as informative and easy to watch :)

[@johnmillay6790]

@@j.ourney way different vibe, Sweeney rocks

[@colinray4186]

@@johnmillay6790 Different vibe sure, but Caitlyn's whole mission is to take the fear out of death.

[@johnmillay6790]

@@colinray4186 👍

[@Vertutame]

A person who's often meeting dead people a lot, reminds them that this is where everyone end and one should make the full use of what you have left.

[@kirika119]

I like him because he’s very cheerful,very informative and just seems like a super friendly person

[@Cas82958]

this guy should have his own series. very entertaining

[@sophdog1678]

My sister and I viewed my father in his casket prior to the funeral. I remarked that he looked like he was merely asleep, which I imagine was the mortician's intention. So, they did a good job.

[@vickiweber4718]

It was the same way with my great aunt. She looked like she was just taking a nap. She didn't have her hearing aids in, though. It was the only time I had seen her without them.

[@rosiered3403]

Same for me.

[@jenm1]

Sorry for your loss

[@coldblue9mm]

@@vickiweber4718 I'm thinking she won't need them anymore. So while she was living, she never napped without having her hearing aids in? It's funny what a person notices. Sorry for your loss.

[@TitaniumTurbine]

@@coldblue9mm Not who you’re replying to but got to thinking about it - if you’re hearing impaired and napping, it’s probably a good idea to keep any hearing aids in so that you can hear potential fire alarms, doorbells, phone calls, etc.

[@portalman95]

I think Victor has more than earned his "a good man" status.

[@BBaaaaa]

agreed!

[@htamayouchi]

Yes! Now we all need to write hilariously great epitaphs for him.

[@dwidya]

"I mean, that really should be the goal of all of us; to just be a good person" -Victor Murphy Sweeney

[@pearl8827]

I love how he explains precisely, I wish my teachers were like that

[@tpaige234]

I love how caring and thoughtful he is throughout the whole process. During such a tough time in our lives, he seems like he would be a lovely and helpful Funeral Director to have.

[@kleshreen]

This guy is the most well-spoken and kind-sounding expert you guys have do these videos for you. He always comes off like he's genuine in his care for what he does and it really comes across in these videos.

[@dezb8510]

Him and the insect guy!

[@caralho5237]

Of course he's well-spoken, he talks to spirits

[@harlequinngirl_]

Agreed, he’s so knowledgeable and just pleasant all around! Erik, the linguistics expert is a close second (for me personally).

[@lightopxia]

He is just such an interesting person, I could hear him talk for hours.

[@twstdreality]

It’s all in the looks, trust me 😉

[@EclecticallyEccentric]

@@cedar4539 What makes you think he's a sociopath? If it's his job, you're ignorant. People working with the dead tend to have more empathy than the average person.

[@gigimarie3989]

They almost always portray morticians in movies and tv shows to be creepy and outsiders. But most are truly like Victor, a kind outgoing person. You can tell he truly loves his profession. 🙂

[@puggynugz922]

As someone who has been doing needlework for 52 years, I appreciate the nice stitches in the photos. I use the "baseball" stitch to piece together afghan squares.

[@SailorSkittyV]

As a mortician in training I don’t know who else (besides morticians) are watching this, but this man is SPOT.ON and teaching me stuff I haven’t learned yet. Thanks for the free education! ☺️

[@andreanye7537]

Not a mortician! I'm fascinated by this video.

[@yeah_i_likeCartoons]

Also not a mortician! But a future client 🙂

[@pegsicle506]

Also not a mortician. Love watching videos of this guy.

[@kiannagriffin6631]

I could be wrong but I feel like actual morticians might actually be in the minority of viewers of this video

[@Just1Lis]

May I ask, why you want to be a mortician, and how you got into this? It’s not something most people think of when asked what they want to do someday…

[@AngiDas]

This man should have his own KZbin channel or television show if he wishes because he is educating people and it’s very clear it with a lot of kindness.

[@Skittenmeow]

Check out "Ask a Mortician" channel on KZbin. She is so empathetic and caring and interesting. These conversations need to become less taboo, and she covers such an amazing range of material.

[@13thbeliever]

He would give "hello youtube welcome to my unboxing video" a whole, WHOLE new meaning

[@mikalin9286]

@@Skittenmeow imagine if they collaborated- and discussed their views on the death industry. I’d watch it and I’m sure I’d learn something new to think about.

[@bekahnavarro]

@@mikalin9286 I would love that! Ask. Mortician is a favorite.

[@spaceyote7174]

I like the compassion in always referring to corpses as people

[@theitemsfamily1253]

Thank you for your service, this gentleman seems like a wonderfully compassionate highly intelligent sensitive professional, glad I watched this clip it has actually reassured me on my grief journey.

[@FrankyBabes]

We lowered my mum's coffin down on canvas straps and chucked in a handful of dirt before stepping away. Strangely, in the weeks and months afterwards, I found it comforting to be able to say "we buried her" rather than "she was buried". It is important to have played a role in the process.

[@arisnightingale7801]

the only funerals I've been to were my great grandparents (died in 2018 and 2019, when I was 16 and 17 respectively). We threw in a rose and a handful of dirt each for each of them and it was just a really nice thing. They were buried in the same plot one on top of the other and so they share a gravestone, because that's what my great granddad wanted. He died of a broken heart almost exactly a year after my grandnanna passed pretty suddenly, it was nice to be able to reunite them after watching him struggle.

[@annabellelee5665]

@@arisnightingale7801 i’m so sorry for your losses.

[@Kinobambino]

I'll hopefilly remember this piece of advice

[@lenoracooley4167]

I just seen myboy cuzzin do this for there dad my heart was shattered for them I'm very proud of u to find the streanth and courage to do so .

[@Ali093]

Victor's back!!! Please ask him to do a video talking about himself, how he got into the profession, his schooling, his most interesting stories on the job, if anything shakes him or makes him queasy anymore, if he's got lots mortician friends, literally anything! Love this guy and need more Victor videos!

[@KateandBree]

He talks about this in the video where he answers questions about death.

[@Valedore91]

Absolutely 💯 would love to hear his back story.

[@rickyvalentine5779]

5:44 that's is very uncomfortable and creepy I'm not ready to die

[@daniella-sp6nd]

when i die i want victor m sweeney to prepare my body

[@annehelatrix4627]

I hope they keep bringing him back or he gets his own channel. He definitely makes this very educational

[@angelawright-swifte6247]

Ikr I love vids with him.

[@annehelatrix4627]

@@angelawright-swifte6247 definitely a gem

[@pashaputrasupriatna4596]

i think we're just obsessed by how charming this man.. lol

[@hoppytoad79]

I'd love to see him team up with Caitlyn, who has her own KZbin channel (@AskAMortician, IIRC?).

[@chemist9895]

he also did do a good job on not making it creepy

[@Jade_1872]

The part about the bee stings where he said the family won’t want to see the cause of his death is something that actually means a lot to me compared to other things he speaks on, my brother when he got killed his neck was broken and swollen badly due to the wreck, so it was thought he wouldn’t be able to be shown, but thanks to my family’s ranching past and how he grew up wearing bandanas, they put him in his fancy ranching attire bandana and all so he was covered, and he looked like he had in life as best they could make him.

[@conconcrete]

im sorry for your loss

[@laurenshade9836]

One of my friends died in a horrible accident in high school and broke most of the bones in his body, including his neck. He fished a lot and wore bandanas out on the boat so they put one on him for the same reason. I was so happy, you could still tell something was off because it didn’t cover it entirely but if they wouldn’t have added it I don’t think it would’ve been open casket. I’m sorry about the loss of your brother as well

[@BlackCatMagic0]

I'm sorry for your loss 😞💔 using the bandana was a very clever and resourceful solution. He must've looked very handsome

[@mitvsk8814]

Im so sorry for your loss.

[@kermitsortalikesyou]

So sorry for your loss💔

[@lilyjohnston1165]

Normal morticians:🥸😵‍💫👿 Him:🤓🙂🤠

[@TheRealHBC]

my great grandpa's epitaph reads "A small, strong tree with many branches." he was very short and he had 11 children

[@GingerWizzard1994]

My dude finds "My Girl" sad, the amount of respect for this man. That film is soul crushing and I love it. Underrated gem.

[@lillianward2810]

I was gonna say the same thing!

[@jasminehill6312]

I saw it when I was a kid. I was sad for days 😞

[@teamawesome5153]

Ikr?🥺😔

[@ZariusFontaine]

Anna Chlumsky's acting is on point

[@DosagePosage]

Literally every time I watch it that scene and the "Where are his glasses?? He can't see without his glasses!! Put his glasses back on!!" Ugh 😭😭😭😭 Always gets me

[@woschaebedip]

"Victor M. Sweeney" has to be the most "mortician"-name a person could possibly have

[@deadpool6072]

Ikr. Hahaha

[@sothathappened]

14:00 "every so often there are things that go wrong with a body that you can't control and you don't want that to be on full display *HEH HEH* in front of the grieving family" oh the stories this guy must have.

[@EvanLauOfficial]

I learn so much more about a topic I try to avoid learning about. Victor’s the best. I can see why Wired made 3 videos of him.

[@hollyshouse928]

This guy is the absolute greatest. Bring him back a million more times please

[@TheMilkMan8008]

Check out Caitlin Doughty if you like him

[@hollyshouse928]

@@TheMilkMan8008 yes I follow her, but does this guy have a channel

[@bearguy7429]

Mr. Sweeney easily the most down to earth, eloquent, and best dressed mortician I've seen. I could watch countless videos of him someone get this man syndicated.

[@sonicthehedgegod]

*caitlyn doughty has entered the chat*

[@1971bdott]

I watch this Guy in three videos, and I think is really awesome. He should have his own channel too.

[@autumn3990]

Can we have more of Victor M. Sweeney. Please?

[@jasperclydeinsd592]

How he kept a straight face during the Mrs Bates reveal is beyond me.

[@Y2K_Bugs]

He's seen worse probably

[@EclecticallyEccentric]

@@Y2K_Bugs It's more hilarious than scary in terms of realism.

[@WillingCharm]

As funeral directors I’ll tell you right now we’ve seen worse than make up in a movie.

[@debbieflaherty1975]

💁🏻‍♀️ I want to thank the parents of Victor M. Sweeney, for raising a fine son.

[@victorm.sweeney8828]

I’ll let Mom and Dad know 👍

[@debbieflaherty1975]

@@victorm.sweeney8828, Feel free to show or send a screenshot. I’d love to know what their response is, too. It’s bound to be adorable. Wishing you and your loved~ones a peaceful holiday….and a healthy and prosperous year ahead.

[@victorm.sweeney8828]

@@debbieflaherty1975 Thank you, Debbie :)

[@aw7145]

Seconded! And for giving him such a thematically perfect name for a mortician 😄

[@kickurbutt]

hiii victor 😝😝😘😘

[@chrisrodriguez7351]

Thank you for having a good honest title and thumbnail and having great interesting content without having to resort to cheap click bait tricks. KZbin NEEDS more KZbinrs like yourself. Great videos and material 👍🏿. Keep it up. You've earned my subscription and thumbs up click.

[@hannahyeet8270]

I would love to see him play through, or watch a play through of the mortuary assistant and depict how accurate that is.

[@ianlombardo9758]

When my father passed unexpectedly in May, we were lucky enough that a family friend was the funeral director that would be taking care of my father(they served together on the local fire department). When he called, he said “bring a full set a clothes including socks and underwear, and bring his glasses, I can’t stand seeing him without his glasses”

[@maxolson7545]

“I can’t stand seeing him without his glasses” really hit me hard

[@ianlombardo9758]

@@maxolson7545 I can tell you that the toughest thing a funeral director will have to do is to take care of a close friend

[@zoiefinnian3540]

My mom passed in March. She was always so adamant about not being buried in her glasses. She thought it was so tacky, because people don’t sleep in them…😏 I’m sorry for your loss, and happy your father’s close friend could be the one to take care of him and your family. Love to you 🦋

[@Jodiescox]

Thats so lovely

[@gl3936]

This mortician (Victor M. Sweeney) needs to be a regular now! Or at least he should open his own KZbin channel. He’s so fascinating!

[@mirroredhour]

If you're looking for a mortician with a youtube channel until this guy hopefully makes his own, I'd recommend checking out ask a mortician. Her stuff is wonderful and she's got a fun personality.

[@swaberrigutz]

@@mirroredhour omg yes yes

[@akio_kuro]

He does have a channel lol

[@Diavelii]

@@akio_kurowhat is it?

[@akio_kuro]

@@Diavelii kzbin.info/door/plJzJendfah_GkRTBL1snQ He doesn't have any videos tho lol

[@aprilarlidge2807]

I find him very likeable, well spoken, and respectful. We tend to think of morticians as mad scientists who went in to this job because they lack people skills. He seemed very genuine and sincere.

[@kimberlypatton205]

Your professionalism and empathy are highly admirable. Death is a cause of anguish and anxiety for me, having to hold my husband ( of nearly 40 years) hand as he took his last breath after a stroke, and my younger brother being there beside him as he took his last breath due to leukemia at 33. Our family tradition has always been cremation, as by choice we believe it to be right for us.Watching your videos somehow eases my anxiety towards my own death, you are very calming and informative and compassionate. Thats a wonderful quality.

[@levi_octavian]

Victor and Ask a Mortician really need to collab because both talk about the subject of death and dead bodies in such a unique and educational way.

[@seeyoucu]

I like her a lot, too.

[@sky.the.infinite]

AGREED!

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

Doubt he needs a partner to split the money. He's doing just fine on his own. You'd make a lousy agent.

[@Boultbeeable]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 what

[@NumeroLetter]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 Never heard of a KZbin collab before? You must be new here.

[@andrewphillips4381]

As a funeral director, this was thoroughly enjoyable. His conclusion was absolutely fantastic. Thank you, Victor, for doing such a good job of presenting our profession to the world. Looking forward to more videos in the future!

[@jeremyblackwater439]

Hey may I ask a personal question? What made you want to be a funeral director? I’m genuinely curious and mean no disrespect

[@rrraynoorrr]

@@jeremyblackwater439 Came here to ask the same. I always wondered about this. Is it perhaps because it was a family profession or something?

[@jamminjoe44]

@@Fazer_600 I wanna be thrown out of an airplane with a Superman costume on.

[@JordanBlue1]

Hopefully one day, your entire industry will be extinct and the whole world will switch to natural burial.

[@zahir8170]

@@JordanBlue1 The heck is wrong with your head? How hard is it spinning?

[@shaybby1522]

PLEASEEE do more videos with this guy or tell him to make a channel ! He's so interesting but he doesnt make it creepy. Lol i love his interviews

[@nita7561]

Very informative with a little humor. It takes an exceptional person to do what he does. Thank you!

[@emweebee]

i love the fact that he is so open to using anything as an urn, especially because of the price. since i couldn't afford anything more than the little crappy plastic box he showed, my dad's ashes are kept in a cookie jar i found at a thrift store that, by the smell of it, was almost definitely used to store mary j at some point, which i think he would have gotten an absolute kick out of.

[@annabellelee5665]

i’m so sorry for your loss. i’m sure he would’ve loved it.

[@annabellelee5665]

@Digby Dooright i’m so sorry for your loss.

[@Awkwardtunity]

“Where are his glasses??? He can’t see without his glasses!!!” Me: Immediately and unexpectedly begins weeping

[@e.pluribusunum7916]

That scene gets me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@oldkitten8598]

I know, right?! Even Mr. Sweeney said that it's the saddest scene he ever saw! 🥺💔🤧

[@blackclouds909]

I literally cannot watch it anymore, even reading it makes me feel like crying

[@atticusfinch3536]

I cried and I haven't even watched the movie

[@EmArTea]

Absolutely wrecked just thinking about that movie

[@novaperez4232]

A Good Man, simple, honest, and leaves a lot of mystery.

[@bejucrina6283]

Randomly came across a video of him answering questions and here I am, 2 hours later, drinking my morning coffee while looking at every existent footage with Victor M. Sweeney

[@grqcies]

personally love how wired keeps bringing him back for more vids. hes genuinely the most enthusiastic person ive seen despite his career and hes so enjoyable to watch

[@Romy---]

Then check the channel "Ask a Mortician".

[@goldhm1394]

ayo, makima pfp

[@Danilo-O]

i have this feeling he's a hired actor but also the editing helps

[@kaidensu]

@@Danilo-O i thought that too, but i actually found the website for his practice and he's the real deal