Reconstructing a severed body

In this video, Tracy described the process she used to bring a poor person's body back together for a viewing, after a horrific accident in which the torso was completely severed and arrived in the mortuary as two separate parts in the body bag. The person was treated with total dignity and respect as Tracy worked to aesthetically repair the injuries and prepare the person so the family could say their goodbyes. It was an extremely confronting case and one that will stay with Tracy forever.
The mortuary work done to repair and reconnect limbs, and in this case, a severed torso, is done at the request of a family to view their loved one. The family are aware of the injuries that have occurred and feel a need to see their loved one before burial or cremation to allow closure.
It is the mortician's job to make this experience as least painful, horrific or upsetting for the family as possible.
Thank you for your support in watching this video. We believe it is important that the public has access to understand the work that is done behind the mortuary's closed doors, if they choose to.
Til next time,
stay safe,
T&T x
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[@sandyfields9933]

When my mother was taken in a car accident at a very young age it was the most beautiful thing that her hairdresser volunteered to do her hair. It was a blessing🙏

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

That's so very special ❤️ so sorry you lost your mother so young 🌱💔❤️❤️

[@trucksr4gurls]

my mom's best friend (also her hair stylist) did her hair and makeup. she was beautiful and looked like mom. 💗

[@michellefrench6617]

❤

[@lauriepalmer3593]

I always watched my aunt do every single one of her clients from her hair salon. Every one of them knew that she was there for them for every stage of their beauty career…in life and in death.. … she always considered it her personal healing time to be able to say goodbye to a friend that she had so much connection with. Touching somebody’s head is very intimate … hairstylist half the time are therapists….. such an underappreciated profession. Carry on the good work, my loves

[@marivelcaliguire8326]

My son was murdered a month ago. He was 23. The funeral home did an amazing job preparing his body.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

We are so very sorry to hear of your son's death, how awful for you and your family 😞 sending you our deepest condolences ❤️❤️

[@cindibaker4341]

So sorry for your loss! Blessings to you ❤

[@lisagreenway8410]

I am so sorry for your loss xx 😘

[@PLem573]

So very sorry for your loss~

[@joylynn4JESUS]

I’m deeply sorry for your loss and trauma. My son was also 23 and passed in Oct. However, no one would let me see him. I asked that even if they draped him with a sheet and I just be allowed to stand in the room (not even touch him), but no one would let me. There will never be closure in that.😞

[@kimhickman9210]

My brother was killed in Car accident in his early 30’s, so his side of his head was damaged, his ear fell off so they used flowers and made him presented well for open casket. You guys are amazing.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh my goodness so very sorry for the loss of your brother 😔 we both send you our deepest condolences 🌹🌹 You take good care ❤️❤️

[@cindyfields6534]

I can not thank you enough for answering my question that I still apologize for about male genitals. 8 years before my son passed away he was in a house fire and burned 65% of his body and was in a coma for 2 months. He got his grandma and dog out and they went back in so he went back in to get them out again. His dog didn't get out. Grandma passed a week after the fire. I can still smell that burn smell of his body and it's a smell you wish you never smelled. He couldn't deal with the mental and physical pain and turned to heroin laced with fentanyl and that killed him November 11,2015. Love you both so much and missed you. So happy you both are back!!!!!!!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh darling Cindy ❤️ you have been through the mill, how tragic 😞 that's a lots to cope with, can't imagine what you have endured. You are amazing and brave. Sharing your story we hope has and will help through your healing because let's face it and I speak from experience (Tracy here) the pain of loss never leave us, we just choose to walk a different direction to help cope with our losses🙏 Please don't apologise about the genital questions honestly I really can not understand some people! We all have genitals in one shape or another it's just another part of the human body. We are glad to be back too, we missed you guys 🥰 Be kind to yourself always and take good care hugs from us both downunder 🦘🥰❤️

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

Thanks to a wonderful person like you we got to say goodbye to my Uncle, who died in a car crash. He was put back together so well you'd not have known how badly he was hurt. When my my cousin was killed in a train accident we chose not to have him reconstructed, it just wasn't practical given his injuries.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So very glad you were able to get that goodbye ❤️ I know personally how hard it is when you don't 😞 Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

[@GlitterSparklez1]

You're such a caring mortician. Thank you for taking care of people with respect and dignity.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Hi, thank you for your kind words 🤗❤️❤️

[@susansharp985]

Sorry guys but one more thing and I'll stop!!! Thank you, Tracy for what you and all those who do the work you do, I hope you know how very important the work you do is for all of us that have lost someone we loved.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so very much Susan. You are always so kind. Big hugs from me, Tracy 🤗🧡❤️💛

[@susansharp985]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow Hugs back to you, Tracy 🙂

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

🤗

[@bunkyman8097]

I say this with the utmost respect and love for my friend and his family. He was hit as a pedestrian and dragged under the car the weekend when Princess Diana died. I can't conceive how he suffered in those seconds before death. We who worked with him decided to go to the funeral home at the same time to support our friend, his family and each other. I will never forget what I saw. He should have never been in an open casket. He didn't even look like himself. We were all taken aback. His mom had a large framed picture of him next to the casket. he looked nothing like his picture. I knew him for years and I was shocked. My decision would have been closed casket. I make no judgement on his family for deciding differently nor do I make judgement on the funeral home. i cant imagine what they had to work with. It was a horrific accident. For me it was difficult knowing he was gone but the last picture in my mind of him was traumatic. rest in peace Jeffrey, you are free now...

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So very sorry 😔 sending you our deepest condolences 🌹 Sorry you seen that trauma, hope you are doing ok 🙏 take good care of yourself ❤️❤️

[@bunkyman8097]

@Areyoudyingtoknow thank you for your kind words. I am doing ok, it is true that time heals. thank you for your educational and compassionate videos. I have learned a lot. You help people more than you will know.

[@JillyBean1968]

You are literally an Angel…being able to do what you do for a family who wants and needs to see their loved one no matter how bad it is. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️❤️

[@loopylou6841]

Thank you SO MUCH for the loving work you put in to reconstruction of broken loved ones. You give the families of the lost ones a semblance of peace 🕊️

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much very kind of you ❤️❤️

[@BlytheWorld1972]

The woman who fixes the body is really a angel its a hard job but worth it to give the family one more chance to look at there loved ones .

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️

[@Missy-vm8fr]

While working at the MEs office, a body came in and five minutes later, his head was brought in a cardboard box. My curiosity got to me but I learned a valuable lesson…”you can’t “unsee” what you’ve already seen.” Keep in mind, I wasn’t even 20 years old. Fascinating but so raw, it needs healthy processing. 🖤🖤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh my word Missy that would have been such a traumatic site to see and such a young age too. You do fascinating work 🖤🖤

[@GoldenBuddah1972]

You can’t put toothpaste back in the tube 😢

[@tonijacobsen7479]

Poor Trish! My heart felt for you at the beginning as you were holding onto Cal. I thought you were going to literally hide behind him! You are so brave and calm when Tracy talks about difficult topics.

[@michellesorenson1292]

Bless your heart Tracy, you are an amazing person. Trish, your hair looks great!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much! From the both of us 🥰🥰

[@bellis8204]

Thank you for caring. I know firefighters who've dealt with poor burned kids. I tell them - and I tell you - that you are there to help the poor person when they can no longer help themselves. By extension, you help their families. Thank you.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much that means a lot to me 🥹❤️❤️

[@Mortuarygrl]

Im a current mortuary student and your channel has been so helpful in learning things and getting a idea of different things that can happen. Thank you

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You are so welcome! 🤗 Good luck with it all 🥰❤️❤️

[@GoldenBuddah1972]

Good luck 🍀

[@CupcakeCritter]

Tracy, what you do is the most selfless, compassionate thing you could do for a family. God bless you for what you do.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you again so kind 🙏❤️❤️

[@COOKINSPRAY]

Aaammmeeen!

[@afwr209]

In awe of what you do with the respect with which you provide it. The closure of a viewing is so important to many. I'm of a strong constitution ( butchers granddaughter) but there are limits for everyone. Absolutely respectful of your skill and care.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much, somedays my limits are challenged 😞❤️❤️

[@troyonplanet]

A very close friend sadly took his own life many years ago at only age 19 via a .308 rifle to the mouth - the mortician did a superb job of reconstructing him for a viewing - apart from some minor signs of trauma around the eyes, he looked very good - sadly his demise tore his family apart - 😢😢😢

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh my goodness that's so very 😢 sorry to hear, sending you our best 🙏💚💚

[@carolwilder2289]

God Bless yall for the work you do. 💕

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You are so kind, thank you ❤️❤️

[@helenbowers8923]

My son had passed away a week before we found him and we were only permitted to see a quarter of his face to identify him and the undertakers would not let us see him so although he was gone we didn’t have closure at the time-and but now he is still very much with us. I just want to say thank you for all you do for the families that they leave behind and the care and compassion you show to them.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So very sorry to hear about your son 😔 sending you our deepest condolences ❤️❤️

[@Reagan89]

I see something very special in you- God bless you for doing what you do.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You are so kind thank you ❤️❤️

[@paulwilliamford6789]

I think that you guys are so sensitive to other people's needs, you're both amazing, it's actually something I would fascinate me, that would overcome horror with me, I totally admire what you do. Cheers ladies.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️

[@jamescarpenter275]

Again amazing informative sensitive Tracy you provide an essential service for the bereaved and for the deceased! It takes a very special kind person to be able to do this! ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Always so kind thank you James 🙏💜💜

[@vahvahdisco]

My dad was a police officer who had witnessed many a post-mortem and he told me how they did them when I was about 10. I wasn’t frightened - more intrigued ! I’ve always had much admiration for morticians etc., who do such a wonderful job !

[@louisecolin7882]

Aah Tracey l could just hug you. You're a very special lady. You explained it all so well. Sending love from UK.xx❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Wow, thank you! I love that you sent me hugs 🤗🥰🥰

[@kaylenerolph7176]

Thankyou so much for helping to demystify the process after death. I hope anyone going through this process when a loved one passes is lucky enough to have someone like you guiding them. 💚💐💚💐

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Hello 🤗 thank you so much for your lovely kind words 😘💚💚

[@graciesmith3368]

It’s such an amazing gift you give to the bereaved. I lost my best friend in an accident years ago. She was missing for several days in July before she was found at the bottom of the gorge and they said to remember how she was and it still haunts me that I never got to say goodbye. I’d given anything to see her one more time. When my cousin passed in a motorcycle accident the weather was cold so even though he was laying in the field over a day he was still able to be fixed up and looked very peaceful.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So very sorry to hear 😞 thank you for sharing, I totally understand wanting to see your friend so badly, that's why I do this job because my mum was killed and we were never allowed to see her 😔 Take good care 💚💚

[@marciadichiara5688]

Very interesting. It takes a very special woman like you to help people to see their loved ones and time of need.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏❤️❤️

[@PAB1068]

Thanks for all you do! It’s difficult, but you’re so compassionate and that’s definitely needed. ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@jemsjemski533]

I’m not squeamish at all but I don’t know how you calmly deal with such tragic deaths. I get that you are caring for someone in thier final moments but the physical work you have to do must be also mentally taxing. It’s not a job I could do. Hats off to your professionalism ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you. Yes it can be very difficult 😞 We just have to go into work mode ❤️❤️

[@LLBP.]

So sorry that happened to him. Inexcusable 😢

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

❤️❤️

[@jeanawulihhkapimpinurshit6841]

My dad died when I was seventeen, it was a sudden death, and wasn’t found for about two days in the summer time, so when they found him decomp had started. But not being able to see him really messed my closure of his passing up, for years it was almost like disbelief that he even passed. No closure. It was a huge mess in life at that time, he was in a different state as well. It was very hard. I didn’t know we had the choice to view even if it’s not recommended. Thank youguys for what you do! Tracy you’re amazing for what you do! Thank youguys for sharing information ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So very sorry to hear this 😞 Yes it's so hard to move on when we don't see our loved ones after a sudden death. I totally understand as the same happened to me with my mum. Send you lots of love and hugs take good care ❤️❤️

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I can see that there is a lot of psychology involved with funeral work . These lovely ladies are in the right profession ✨️👌

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@donnascagliarini6081]

Hello ladies ;) Thank you for everything you do 💕

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much Donna 🥰🥰

[@MrsSherrymcm]

What a lot of work!! God bless you for the hard work you do! A very special person to do this work. Treating the person with respect as well the the deceased’s family. A physically & mentally challenging job. As a mother, why would a mother want to see their child in such a state?! Why would you want that mental image seared into their memory?! Remember your child as they were not the trauma they sustained. As for me, it’s hard enough remembering the death of my mother ( which wasn’t peaceful) it’s haunting. God bless you for your amazing & important work.❤

[@CjaiCummins-cd8kt]

Amen

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️❤️

[@SixtyOne-es6tj]

I don't work in this industry but, I hear what you are saying and yes most don't want to see the 'Afterward' of what is left after a accident or burning death, yes, I too would not recommend a viewing. If a reconstruction can be done with less injury and can be covered and everything will look more normal, not saying exactly normal but close then yeh do this and have the viewing. Now with my husband's grandfather he died on the toliet and was not found for a week, so his head neck and upper torso was totally black (he was Native American and Caucasian). The mortician said she could not make him presentable, but she knew someone, who could do the reconstruction and make him as normal as possible. Yes, here in the USA they have very good reconstructionist. This was back in the 1980s and the reconstructionist did charge for his work since the face and chest did have to have a lot of work. The price was not all that expensive, considering it took three days to finish. Not sure if reconstructionist these days charge a pretty expensive amount. Not sure if the morticians here in the USA are reconstructionist or not, maybe? Any way when the family had the viewing, we were all amazed that he looked like he had in life, infact he looked at least two to three years younger and looked like he was just napping and might just wake any minute. The viewing was for everyone after the family saw him, as the decision had to be made to allow others to see him. Ladies thank you for your video's they are great and informative!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh wow thank you for sharing your story. It's good to hear that the viewing was able to go ahead with the skills of that mortician 🤗 Take good care ❤️❤️

[@schamblin45]

I really admire you for being able to do reconstruction! I was always terrible at it. I would like to have seen my Grandfather's reconstruction when he passed. He died in a head-on train collision on New Years day of 1957, and was badly damaged in his legs, pelvis, abdomen, and the back of his head. He was reconstructed and they had the visitation, which lasted for 3 days, and the funeral all there at the house. Much respect to you, and thanks for another great video!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Ooh no so sorry in the tragic death of your grandfather. How terrible sad ❤️❤️

[@schamblin45]

Thanks so much. Fortunately for me, I was not around yet, but I was told that my Grandmother had to be sedated during the whole thing.@@Areyoudyingtoknow

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Wow that would have been so traumatic for her 💔

[@cyndyfisher]

Trac(e)y, you’re such a gentle compassionate person. Thank you. And thank you Trish for that measured balance of perspective you bring. You guys compliment each other so well. ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

My uncle Robert Newton was brutally murdered on the 20 June 1994 he was 47, they found his body in a pond. We were told 1 day later on the 21 June. I went to the funeral home with my sister who asked if we could view him and the funeral director told us not to. I didn't want to see him anyhow like that, I just wanted to remember him the way he was the last time I had seen him. It broke my heart the day he died and still pains me to this day. I also thought about Emmet Till too, such a sad and horrific ending for a little boy. I loved how courageous his mother was, we should all learn from it but unfortunately in this world some do not. You Tracey are a star to behold taking care of those that are passed and still need care! xx ps, you can see my uncle's remembrance page at Wakefield, Yorkshire crematorium online.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Hi, so very sorry to hear 😞 about your uncle Robert. I had a look at the Remembrance page 💔❤️ Sending you lots of love ❤️❤️

[@physiquegirl]

It takes an extremely special person to do what you do. Your nurturing and companionate nature are beautiful to see. I’m sure the families that you come in contact with feel the same way.❤️

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Wow, thank you! 🙏❤️❤️

[@jennyaldrich7456]

I agree with you. Thank you for what you all do.

[@garysinclairbarsby6675]

Hi Trish, i would like to start with your Mams story, i was broken hearted for you and yes i was in tears. I want to praise you (both) Tracie aswell for the way you strive for the deceased dignity. Its what i did as a carer for many years. Well done, love you both. Xx

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Aww thank you so much, you are so very kind always ❤️❤️

[@Iam_lamb]

My sister is a hairdresser…..she has done the hair of many family members that have passed. It is a labor of love❤️

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Beautiful ❤️❤️

[@nikkikidd8428]

I think people are beginning to realize that there’s a lot of procedures done to the dead that are not necessarily needed and can be an expense that is avoidable. Death is natural and we should not fear it as it’s going to happen to all of us. All you can do is be completely honest with the families and then obey their wishes. And when it comes to children I am not at all surprised when the parents need to see their child’s body. There needs to be proof as well sometimes. Thank you for sharing ladies xo

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you 🙏❤️❤️

[@margaretglaser6227]

you two are special to help us all with this difficult subject

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you much ❤️❤️

[@pattijareo7423]

You are both amazing as far as I'm concerned! Thank you again, ladies. Tracy, your heart is what makes you so remarkable at what you do. God bless! 💕💕

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Wow, thank you! I do the job because of my own personal trauma of my mum been killed 💔😔 it actually helps me cope.

[@niknax5159]

I believe that we have living Angels that walk amongst us. People that do this kind of work are definitely living Angels.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Awww to kind 🥰🥰

[@carolejackson8521]

I am so grateful that you share these questions and give such compassionate answers . Wish you were the one taking care of my body at that future time.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So nice of you 🤗❤️ I am sure when the time come someone will be kind, caring and respectful with you 🥰❤️❤️

[@LLBP.]

Yes thank you. People should have the choice, up to the family.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Totally ❤️❤️

[@josephdillon7420]

What a very difficult profession! Thank you for having the dedication and bravery to do these things.😮

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you 🙏💚💚

[@JVanDevere]

TRISH. YOUR HAIR LOOKS FABULOUS!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much 🤗😘

[@jaynehigg78]

I lost a friend in 2000 to a murder/suicide. She was shot twice in the head with a sawed off 12 gauge shotgun, he then shot himself. She was only 16 and they had to identify her by a birthmark on her thigh so of course It was a closed casket. It's great that you are able to do this for families.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

That horrific. So sad 😢

[@kempaswe4022]

You do a wonderful and a real meaningful job. Not many people can do it. Best regards from Sweden

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much 🙏 sending hugs to you in beautiful Sweden ❤️❤️

[@Crazybirdlady092]

I am so glad I found you ladies channel. I always have so many questions about the job you do. You are truly a compassionate person.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much! And welcome to the channel 🤗❤️❤️

[@cathyAntz]

I've seen many dead people (nursing) and the presentation of a loved one is the most important thing we can do for the family and the person themselves. A last bit of respect and dignity that can be provided is very least we can do.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Absolutely totally agree 💯 🥰❤️

[@mistyk.8084]

Thank you for answering my question I appreciate it very much. 😊

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You are so welcome! 🥰❤️❤️

[@CaliAnimalLover]

I have you ever just cried over a death or a group of deaths? I’m not typically squeamish, but I am very sensitive. I think I would be overcome with emotion if a child or children or especially an entire family were all killed in an accident, and the mortuary where I were was tasked with making all of them ready for a viewing. Do you ever have to blink back tears when a baby or young child dies? Have you ever had a situation where an accident has taken a whole family or the majority of a family? Here in the US we had 3 siblings all killed in a car accident with a drunk driver. So many beautiful young lives snuffed out so quickly. And the parents spend days at the cemetery just polishing and sweeping the monument over their graves. They each have a photo and give a brief description of their interests and accomplishments. And those things would play over and over in my head. I just know it. And thank you for always being so compassionate with the deceased and their families. You’re a very special person with a huge heart. ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Yes I cry lots. Such sad story 😞 ❤️❤️

[@GoldenBuddah1972]

Tracy, My dad died suddenly, I’ve told you about him in the heart tap video. Because of his massive brain hemorrhage due to leukemia, he woke up with black eyes one day then the next. I was told it had to be closed casket because his face couldn’t be shown because it was “unsightly”. I wasn’t allowed to go, this is 2nd hand information. Cheers.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Yes you did and I am so very sorry you never got to see your dad 😞 Hope you are doing ok 🙏❤️❤️

[@barbaratankersley7117]

You are a special lady GOD BLESSED YOU WITH A SPECIAL GIFT TO BE ABLE TO DO THIS

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️❤️

[@babesmate]

Geez I just stumbled your channel on KZbin. You ladies must be really brave of what you do. Oh well somebody had to do it.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Welcome aboard! Thank you for your comments 😊 Not brave at all just try and be kind, caring and respectful ❤️❤️

[@lisagreenway8410]

When my mom passed I bought her bright red nail polish, a pair of high heels that she would have loved and I asked them to curl her hair for me and take a lock of hair. I always loved my mom’s hair and skin as they were so beautiful and not only do I have her ashes I have a piece of her hair. The ladies who looked after my mom did such a wonderful job with her and even sprayed her favourite perfume on her which we really appreciated. She looked so beautiful and had passed away with a smile on her face and she looked like she was snoozing and having a lovely dream. Although it was a shock to see her in her coffin she looked so beautiful and we had as long as we wanted to spend with her. We put letters, notes, photos and even her favourite mug with her favourite teabag in. We like to think that when she went on to her next life she looked amazing, had her hair done, her nails polished and heels to die for, and when we did that we both just sat and spoke to her and gave her a kiss and to be able to just do that really helped us to deal with everything. I always promised my mom that I would make sure she looked beautiful and I kept that promise. Thank you for doing what you do for people and their families. X

[@amandacowsley6096]

Thank you.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You're welcome! 😊❤️❤️

[@texasbluegrass567]

What do you do with a person who has an ileostomy bag? Do they decompose super fast because their intestines are exposed? Seems like the gases would blow up really quick and cause problems.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Hi, yes bacterial build up can be slightly fast but not always. The bag would be removed then would aspirate through that area then treat with a cavity fluid slowing down the decomposition. Thank you for your question take care 😊💚

[@kimcat7320]

Trish looks great as a platinum blond. Tracy's hair is beautiful. You are both always interesting.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much! So kind 🙏❤️❤️

[@kimcat7320]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow You are welcome. I wish I could come and hang out with the two of you!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

🤗🥰🥰

[@JanHurstonHolland]

I love you guys! Jan from Alabama!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Hi Jan out in Alabama ❤️❤️

[@JanHurstonHolland]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow Hey y’all! Thanks for making death-related things more “normal” and “ less scary”!

[@TheSaltySiren]

A friend of mine cancelled his subscription to Life Magazine with a 50 caliber firearm. He tucked the weapon under his chin and pulled the trigger. My gut told me he was gone before we knew what he was up to. He was in the military. There is no way for anyone to put him back together so his wife and children could see him one last time. I’m gutted.

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

I’ve seen photos of other suicides with a 45 caliber or more. Messy and awful.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So very sorry to hear such a tragic story 😔 💔❤️❤️

[@Okki76]

Mortician??? Sounds more like a reconstructive surgeon..miracle worker..Thanks for sharing...Thanks for your work you do..

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much, to kind 🙏❤️🤗

[@2069Cal]

Keep doing the work you do!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you 🙏❤️❤️

[@susansharp985]

Emmett Till was a young man ( around 12) that was visiting the city near his home apparently looked at a white woman, she told her very racist husband who got his buddies and killed that boy and threw his poor body in the river. They brought his mother in to view his body, and the poor mom said leave his body as it is, I want people to see what they did to him. This black family must have suffered so but, I saw his body (it's everywhere online even though it happened in the 30 or 40?) I found out the made a movie named Emmett Till...I can't watch it I would never stop crying....The husband and his friends were not convicted of any crime, and the woman admitted to lying.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you Susan, yes this case is very traumatic 😔 the poor boy did nothing wrong. The movie is extremely hard to watch so awful 😔 Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@susansharp985]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow 😣

[@stephensmith2937]

I have heard you can rebuild an injured face with wax. How does that works?

[@lesleyhubble2976]

I think the woman is still alive

[@sandfleababe8908]

I saw last year they found a warrant for the woman who's in her late 80s or 90s and were trying to decide if they wanted to arrest!

[@joannaneillnamackinnon1216]

Have you ever had someone not like the reconstruction you have done as I would imagine that must be upsetting for you Tracy and do you ever get people wanting to see there family members without reconstruction after a horrific accident please Tracy and thank you for everything you do sending love from Thurso Higlands Scotland love to you both xxx

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Hi yes I have had many family requesting no reconstruction and viewing them 😔 We can never stop any one viewing but only advise it could be very traumatic and you can never unsee what you see ❤️❤️

[@jenwanner4911]

I find this so interesting, love you both, you are angels.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much! So very kind ❤️❤️

[@judithgraham7218]

I really admire what you do you truly care God Bless You ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

🤗❤️❤️ thank you xx

[@susansharp985]

Emmett Till died in 1955 in Mississippi, wanted you to have the correct information.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

We did talk about the case a while ago on one of our videos just can't remember the exact one sorry 😬❤️

[@susansharp985]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow I will look for it, I have a few more videos to watch!!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

👍☺️ xx

[@traceyworthington1]

Hello ladies 👋 from Anglesey - North Wales 🙂 I really love your content, you both do an amazing job delivering information on a difficult topic. Hats off to you 🤍xx

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thanks so much! Hope you are staying warm out in Anglesey 🤗❤️❤️

[@traceyworthington1]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow I'd sooner be in Australia in the sun 😂❤❤xx

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

🤣 pop over it's far to hot at the moment 🥵😉❤️

[@traceyworthington1]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow Definitely! It's freezing here 🥶😂❤xx

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

😬❤️❤️

[@CjaiCummins-cd8kt]

Hello new sub here - thank u for taking the time out of your day to explain a lot of topics I'd feel a lil bit weird discussing with everyone -- I hope u both have a very happy new years 2024 and thank u again

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Welcome to the channel 🙂 Thank you so much and the same to you have a wonderful 2024 ❤️❤️

[@myniece11]

Very interesting! Thank you for doing these videos.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Glad you like them! Thank you 😊❤️❤️

[@judylee3589]

I was always curious about this subject and thank you, now I know!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Glad it was helpful! 🤗❤️❤️

[@mikeforce5926]

Hi lovely ladies.Great video.Very interesting.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you 🤗 ❤️❤️

[@IncredulousFFS]

So interesting, thank you for explaining!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

🙏❤️❤️

[@lauriepalmer3593]

I don’t mean disrespect because I’m always fascinated by the content of your videos, but I have to let you know. I am so distracted by how beautiful your arms and skin are.!!! Whatever you are doing is working!!!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh wow thank you so much, you are so very kind ❤️❤️

[@tracymcgrath1192]

❤❤ rays of sunshine these two

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Awww thank you Tracy 🥰🥰

[@mommyof3900]

I had a friend to pass away from a car accident. Both him & the driver was killed after pulling out in front of a large grain truck. His mother had an open casket & even to this day 23 yrs later, I still remember what he looked like. They had to do some major reconstruction & Im sure they did the best they could but it looked nothing like him. I know his mother wanted people to have a chance to say goodbye & I’ve always thought how strong she was to be burying her only child.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

What a tragic story 😞 The poor mother having to go through that 💔❤️❤️

[@lindsaydavis4796]

I wish you guys were around here. My Cousin basically blew his face off with a 9mm. He was like a brother. I wish we could've seen him to say goodbye. Funeral homes where I live were like no reconstruction. You don't want to see him poor guy. No insurance and nobody else would pay for a reconstruction or a service. He was sent to the crematorium. Was very sad he was 39. I wanted to be in this business since I was like 16. I only backed out because I think I'd lose it with babies and children.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh no sorry to hear 😔 that's so very sad. 💔❤️❤️

[@peter-e2q]

How do you work on a body when it’s completely covered up. Presumably because it’s embarrassed? Thought we might get to see something.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

I uncover them as required to work on them, but we dont show people on our channel unless we have their permission and even then we wont show the graphic stuff out of respect. There are other channels that do this.

[@margueriterussell7310]

Tracy,,you must have a good strong stomach.I couldn't do ,what you do.Its amazing how good you are.thanks for these vedios. Hugs.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You are so welcome 🤗 Some days my stomach not good 😉❤️❤️

[@sarahtucker8160]

I totally understand that mum , it makes it final an there is no wondering about anything .❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

❤️❤️

[@evelyncarter6040]

Trish, love the new hair color!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much 😊 o am forever changing it theses days 😉❤️

[@amynoland9162]

My family is Italian Catholic. When my mom died, my aunt asked me if she was going to be able to see her sister. I knew that was very important for her remaining siblings. To be able to see, touch and say goodbye to their sister. ❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Yes it is so very important to lots of families to have that last goodbye. So very sorry to hear you have lost your mom 😔❤️❤️

[@annegleason8442]

I love your hair Trish!! You too Tracy!!

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you lovely 😍❤️

[@livmarlin4259]

Amazing ladies! 😍😍

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@dylansharp8714]

Trish so cool you keep looking at me.🎉🎉❤

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

🤗 awww thank you 🥰

[@Jerseychica914]

Not only was it so hard to hear these stories, but it was hard to see you so affected, Tracy. But that just shows how much you care and how important your job is. I will always wish i could've seen my mom, but it was so sudden and i honestly didn't know what to do. She died so quickly then was brought back and on the ventilator for 3 days, swelling up from the fluids... I could barely look at her the entire time. And i was scared if i viewed her after, she'd look worse. I was extremely traumatized. But i know now, I should've seen her. I knew she didn't want to be embalmed, and we had to do cremation because of cost...but i wish i saw her before because i have no sense of closure. (As much as you can have with a sudden death of someone so important. I know you know exactly what i mean, having been there yourself.) ...Sorry for the super long comment! On a happier note, I'd love for you to be able to come to America one day! Would be so interesting to hear your thoughts on the differences here.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

So very sorry you went through all that with your mum 😔 We both send you our very best and hugs ❤️ It would be interesting to see how it all works in the USA maybe one day. Thank you and take good care ❤️❤️

[@deview123]

I’m sure it has to be frustrating for you ladies to figure out all these different situations. I had a supervisor years ago that got hit head on by a drunk driver. His left arm was totally detached. When I went to his wake, I could see that his arm was detached. The man was up for retirement the following month. Thank you ladies for another great video

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

That's a sad story Neil, the poor man 😔 💚

[@deview123]

@@Areyoudyingtoknow thank you ladies. He was a really nice man

[@shapumawildcat2800]

Awesome video again ladies,, Ok, can i just ask, (not sure if youve covered this before, and ive been subbed since your beginning lol)) How did you react Tracy, when for the 1st time, a body either exhaled, groaned or moved whilst in your care.. Thank you

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You have been with us from the beginning and we love and thank you for that 😘 Well I nearly 💩 my pants and thought what the ........ I am I doing here this is scary stuff 😮 But after a couple of times you kind of get used to it and expect it to happen sometimes. Now I don't flitch at all, I just say excuse you kind sir or madam 😉 Have a great weekend 🥰❤️❤️

[@margueriterussell7310]

Amazing Tracy.Uour the best.love ya.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

🤗🥰❤️❤️

[@noclue8058]

Fascinating subject. Makes me wish I had actually gone to mortuary school. I admire you both!

[@kathycuster1714]

We need to learn that death is a part of life and is nothing to be afraid of. We need to see the process.to fully understand.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

❤️❤️

[@louversteegen2488]

I just thought you would have a type of body form, we were told to supply long sleeves and long pants for both boys who were killed in an horrific car accident mother my sister could not recognise one son. She was with her husband and he thought he could tell by the shape of his nose. Very sad time in our family. BUT the mortician was excellent.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Oh my goodness so very sorry to hear 😞 that's terrible sad. Take good care of yourself ❤️❤️

[@pamhopkins3401]

Hello ladies! Trish, I LOVE your beautiful blonde hair. You look beautiful. Traci, I wish I were younger so I could take these courses. But I’d still love to watch a total prep. From intake to the very end.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Thank you so much 😊 I am forever changing my hair theses days 😉🥰❤️❤️

[@HarleyQuinnJokr]

Id love to do this job. Id talk to them, but I'd like to make them presentable to the families.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

You should look into it ❤️❤️

[@snoopy1965]

Hey my Australian lady friends! Another interesting utube. ❤️ you 2 Richard from Florida USA 🇺🇸

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

Hello there! Thank you Richard 🤗❤️❤️

[@davidlogan4329]

I'm glad I've never seen a dead body. It would destroy my memory of the living person.

[@Areyoudyingtoknow]

❤️❤️