Should I CONTACT the POLICE? | ABANDONED Funeral Home With Everything Left Behind

[@RangerRickTV]

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[@ashleysmith5001]

The plastic looking circular object was most likely for flowers for the funerals, the "stone like" object is for the flowers to be stuck in. Love your videos

[@raypropps]

I just know all that stuff was because I worked for a funeral home in the preparation room the long thing laying on the table is a chocar and used the way you said

[@PaulyDFromDownunder]

Peoples Ashes are not called Cremations. They are called Cremains.

[@CozyMoose]

OK sooo... routine embalming is a two stage process comprised of arterial and cavity embalming. During arterial fluid is injected into the body using the embalming machine. A metal injection tube is inserted into an artery (typically carotid) and attached to the embalming machine via tubing. At the same time, a metal drain tube is placed in a vein (typically jugular) to allow blood to flow out as fluid is pumped in. The embalming machine pumps fluid into the body, it does not suck. The force of the fluid being pushed in is what forces the blood out. The metal drain tube usually has a bit of tubing attached to direct the blood flow away from the body. There would also be fresh water running down the table at this point to keep everything moving to the sink drain. During cavity embalming, a trocar (the long instrument seen at 6:32) is attached via tube to the hydro aspirator (around 6:47 look in the upper right of the sink- you'll see a metal tube attached to a faucet - that's the hydro aspirator. It uses water to create suction.) The trocar is then inserted into the body two inches above the navel and two inches to the right. The trocar is used to pierce and aspirate fluid from the organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. (Think liposuction-type motions.) The trocar is then disconnected from the hydro aspirator and connected to a bottle of cavity fluid. (Cavity fluid is a MUCH stronger preservative than arterial embalming fluid and it's used "straight" (no water dilution). Using simple gravity injection, the trocar is then used to distribute the cavity fluid throughout the previously aspirated cavities. Caveat: I'm describing a simple/routine embalming of an unautopsied body with no additional complications. And don't forget all of the other work such as washing/disinfection, setting features, restoration (if req'd), cosmetics, hair styling, dressing/casketing, etc. Embalming is a process that is customized for each decedent to provide the best result. The answer to most questions about the embalming process is "well... it depends..." because every body is unique. Hope this helps clarify some of what you saw in the video. What a magnificent vintage prep room tho. Great video thank you for posting!

[@janedoe8566]

Very interesting, thank you!

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

As someone who is interested in entering the field of mortuary science, I thank you for this informative comment.

[@Midwestmagic93]

That’s intense as hell

[@edmundjarveaux3763]

These are not prehistoric embalming instruments and there is nothing Gross! It is for the final Disposition of a Human being that was loved by someone! Utilize you tube and find the Names and Purposes of these instruments and tubing. Research: scalpels, Forceps(they are not Sissors!!) , Aneurism Hooks , Bone separators , Eye caps ,{ Needle injectors, curved needles and Ligature...used for Mouth Closure. The Terrifying sword like instrument is a Trocar : used to Vacum and embalm the Tummy region. Those that decide to,become Funeral Directors and Embalmers and Grave Diggers : are accepting to be the Last Professionals in someone's life to give them Life Closure. For those of you that find this Gross,cease the childishness and Shinanigans!! Every Human being is going to die!!!!! And Unless there are Human beings that Undertake the task of sending (You !) Or a Loved one to a Final Place of Closure .....then there would be an entire Planet of Stinking ,Rotting, Gross!!!!! Corpses!!......And Helllllllllll Naw!!!!!!! THIS WAS : [ "DOCKERYS FUNERAL HOME" _600 Kenedy St. SHELBY_NC ]

[@Cheetoluv]

Does the blood with water go directly into the sewer system? If so how can biological matter be not contaminated. Some cities sewer plants supposedly clean sewage sludge, some put on the ground and some for cleaning water for reusing.

[@cheez71]

One thing you should consider in your walk-throughs is wearing latex gloves at a minimum and an N-95 mask, because you never know what you're inhaling, especially in some of the older and more advanced decayed locations.

[@mgmusic247]

Former funeral director here... the lift we never used to transfer to the embalming table but to transfer into the casket since the decedent has to go over and down. In reference to the cremains you'd be surprised how many families don't want them, are contacted numerous times and don't pick them up. It's sad but very likely in a lot of these cases. Being so much later there may be other family members that want them now but legally after the next of kin is the only one that can claim them so other family members probably assume they did. I'm not sure what if any legalities would have to be considered now.

[@jjdotj5028]

I was thinking the same thing, sometimes, for whatever reason, families don't want the remains of the deceased.

[@susanmiller4159]

My aunt’s body got caught up in a family feud between brothers. She ended up in limbo at a funeral home, embalmed but no one to pay for it or remaining funeral costs. It broke my heart. So I offered to have her cremated and pay for it as well as the cost of the embalming. Along the way I became next of kin. I picked her up and delivered her to the cemetery. That part had been prepaid. One brother ended up reimbursing me. Sad, sad story. I still think of my last ride with my aunt. She was such a giving, kind person.

[@donnadreyer4516]

Two Years Ago, I lost my Male Best Friend to cancer ( He had at least 3 different kinds) He was cremated, His remains was put into a Medically Sealed urn, and put into a Locked up room, The person He appointed as His executer didn't have the money to pick up His remains, Here in The Keystone State after two Years the Funeral Home will scatter the remains around an Oak Tree, or some place serene, I have never known a Funeral Home to keep the remains and especially not locked up in a room in something. I know this for a Fact.

[@FootballGrandma]

People don’t usually receive loved ones’ ashes because they haven’t paid the funeral home.

[@TrashorTreasure-ie3sz]

I agree with Kim that you ought to contact someone so families can get their remains! I wasn’t going to watch this one because funeral homes make me very sad, but I decided to because I’m trying to become a stronger person❤

[@captainkeyboard1007]

The instrument on that embalming table is not a scissor but an artery clamp. The drain cavity of the sink may have an aspirator to aspirate blood and body fluids. The long instruments are trocars. Dodge makes a wide variety of embalming fluids and its pumps, as did Professional made its pumps with the white bodies. The royal blue "blanket" you called is a cot cover.

[@raypropps]

Older head block. Don’t touch anything in the prep room without gloves 🧤 on

[@vvskortni]

Right!

[@wildtiger56]

Cant believe that everything is still left behind, thanks for taking us along with you 👍

[@dennisematranga2681]

Thanks!

[@tiffanymonique7098]

😂 I don't know if it's just me..what I didn't expect is for you to elaborate on the decor in a funeral home😂

[@bellaluna2921]

They do not suck out your guts, just blood.

[@johnryan6727]

Also the tool on the embalming table does not hook up to the embalm machine the tool in called a trocar used to remove and blood or other liquid in the body cavity

[@DJW-TN501]

Nobody mentions the first thing: foot covering as well as face and hands. Better yet, stay out of there. Bio hazard city.

[@T-Man252]

As I've said on other funeral videos why in the world would anyone subject their lived ones to being pumped full of chemicals and all the things embalmers do to preserve a body....the funeral industry is such a rip off its not funny. People are apparently convinced that this is the way to treat their loved ones. It truly is a tragedy

[@eyeluvcats]

Feel the same way 10000%. To me it feels like such a barbaric and unnatural thing to do to the body your loved ones left behind.

[@francisjohnson665]

They are dead . They don't know what is being done to them .😂😂😂

[@T-Man252]

@francisjohnson665 that's not the point...the LIVING know what's being done so why do it ?

[@jocelynastheart2732]

@@francisjohnson665 🤣🤣

[@Nerger-cn9pl]

What happens to these funeral homes. Are they for sale? My Grandfather who has passed, was a Funeral Director 60 years ago. He had 3 funeral homes which were impeccably maintained. He was well respected for his professionalism, kindness and caring nature in all the communities he proudly served and throughout Kansas. Unfortunately, my Grandmother was forced to sell the funeral homes at his passing. Consequently, they all lost their market share he had built up during his professional career.

[@leon-o4m7k]

believe it or not ' funeral directors die aswell '

[@raypropps]

Metaflow and the other one is Plastapeck which is both used in arterial embalming. The solvent is to wash out a needle that was used with tissue builder. Like if someone had been sick for a long time you could inject it and like make the face look better.

[@DJW-TN501]

@raypropps Sleepy seems to have been through this process, yet it still seems to shuffle about. 🤔🫣💀

[@Hellcat-x1p]

The spear thing on the table is a trocar. It’s hooked up to the tubing of the embalming machine. It pierces organs and removes waste by suctioning, and can distributes fluids also.

[@RangerRickTV]

Thanks for the input.

[@laurarayoum4754]

I believe the long silver stick is called a trepinator,for vascular introduction.

[@cherylkilbourn3773]

That embalming room is why I want to be cremated! No thanks! Been to way too many funerals in my 68 years! Interesting video though!

[@simonipswich]

Even if you want to be buried you do not have to be embalmed. It's a money making exercise for them. In Holland it is banned for burials as they do not want the fluid leaking out from corpses going into the ground.

[@beachside1]

The blood and formaldehyde go into the local water supply...Sweet..That place makes me not want to die

[@michaelhunt2502]

Embalmer here. All of those chemicals are still in production and going strong in funeral homes today

[@leon-o4m7k]

this guy dont need to phone the police ' hes obviously been given permission to enter this place ' which involves the auttorities 🤷‍♂️

[@johnryan6727]

The embalming machine does not remove blood or guts it just pumps embalming fluid in through the the vessels

[@shain126]

It’s always great to watch your videos

[@RangerRickTV]

Thanks 👍

[@CherylPickney]

Why are you inside these embalming room with no type of protection on? Please protect yourself,

[@marjorieperry3745]

I❤ those colors so much!!

[@cjsgon2bed]

The metal item with a lid is filled with sterilizing solution & once you finish using any tools, they’re put in there until cleaned. That heavy iron is a real iron from long ago. Heated on the stove, used to iron. I use one as a door stop now! The (dog tags) key rings hold small amounts of ashes. If you turn that ring knob, it opens. This is when the family wants to each have a bit of the ashes.

[@AnthonyWilliams-kv3zr]

That round looking thing looks like some king of water fall machine I'm guessing

[@marjorieperry3745]

The scissors looking items are called "Retractors.

[@KoenaTsolo-j5v]

You didn't show the refrigerator where they keep corpse

[@PaulyDFromDownunder]

Peoples Ashes are not called Cremations. They are called Cremains.

[@leon-o4m7k]

ashes 👍

[@majorlagg9321]

It didn't take long to locate this funeral home and it was recently open as of 2022, I believe.

[@urbanexplorer260]

My question in is there still a way in? I want to explore it

[@pattyherpel5032]

Where is it?

[@ayeomandvl]

Dockery Funeral home in Shelby NC. The last streetview showing a business operating was 2012. It's been closed a lot longer than 2022.

[@darlasands8467]

This makes me miss the show called "Oddities". If possible to obtain, this is the sort of thing their New York City shop sold.

[@borisrandall666]

Everyone is in awe that everything is left behind. Where's it gonna go? The employees gonna take it home? What?

[@taramcblakeshire8516]

As a funeral director a lot of family or loved ones do not return for the cremated remains of the deceased and the funeral home is required by law to retain them.

[@jhunt5357]

You totally missed the white bassinet up on the shelf that they would use to transport babies instead of using a large gurney or to put them in for a wake instead of a casket. A special touch most funeral home will do. Also, sometimes the decedent was a awful person (like a pedo)and the family doesn't want their ashes so they don't pick them up.

[@RangerRickTV]

Oh crap your right!

[@Jennifer-pp6oj]

This was very interesting, thanks for the video =). I think that you should contact the police for the remaining family members to have the remains to properly bury them, as other viewers have said, I agree!

[@jowo272]

Hallo, ich kann kaum glauben das es verlassen ist. Ohne zerstörung, alles an seinem platz, als wenn die am montag wieder öffnen

[@cedricallen1]

What state that funeral was in. I was wondering is that the funeral home in the city my family use to stay in.

[@SpookyRedz]

Was that the couple that owned the funeral home getting arrested ? That newspaper looked like the couple and that would explain the ashes left behind , I bet that funeral home was shut down by the police

[@leon-o4m7k]

or the owners are the ashes 😁

[@beachside1]

Dude I dare you to play Freebird or Imagine on that piano

[@leon-o4m7k]

or watch a horror film

[@angelawheeler9154]

Cool video thanks for sharing

[@angelhelp6819]

He called a headrest

[@donnadreyer4516]

When Someone dies, The Funeral Home will strip the person and give them a bath to make sure they are clean, they dry the person off, then they will start the embalming, and will dress the person in Dress clothes.

[@donnadreyer4516]

The packs of stuff in the closet is the Cards that has the Name of the deceased, a poem/Bible scripture, Birth date,date of death,the name of the Funeral Home,date and time of Service and where the interment is going to be, they're placed right next to the Guest Book and the Family and Friends can take one before or after signing the Guest Book, I'm in my early 50's, I've been to enough Funeral Homes and funerals to know that for a Fact.

[@phillipcollins9375]

What did you do with all the equipment

[@maryl.g.3959]

Maybe no one claimed the cremated bodies . Ashes could be easily sprinkled anywhere and problem solved.

[@leon-o4m7k]

exactly ' this is why some have been closed down ' they havnt done their job ' but were quick to take their money !

[@lannybianchi9351]

This is a unfortunate way of life and death. Family's have people creamtated and never come back to claim the ashes. There have been a couple of funeral home that have ashes of people from the 1950s it is not the funeral homes fault. And they themselves can not get rid of the ashes themselves that is left in the family's hands. It is a catch in the law. So the funeral home has to hold on to them. There was a funeral home on youtube that. Had the ashes of over 200 people family's do not come back for the ashes so it leaves the funeral home between a rock and a hard place. They need laws to address this issue

[@beachside1]

Look at that cotton candy machine on that little table. Makes you feel like a kid again I bet.....

[@leon-o4m7k]

no ' thats just to lure them in 😁

[@thepozfromoz5166]

You should go back at night and do a paranormal investigation!

[@lauriegermain9577]

That's the Crown of thorns.

[@darlasands8467]

Oh, and everyone watching should listen to the podcast "My Funeral Home Stories". :D

[@MsOswalt1984]

When you find ashes you should always report the the police so they can get to who then need to get to.

[@scottcochran384]

what do ya say to the cops? Uh I broke into a building and was snooping around illegally but I want to report some dead folk's ash's that were left behind Probably because they didn't pay the funeral costs.. let me know how that turns out..

[@leon-o4m7k]

​he was proberly given permission by the local authorities ' or he works for them ' just like historians ' their allowed in & out of old or listed buildings ' hes an explorer of some kind ​@@scottcochran384

[@deborahtruthseeker112]

Reporting can get you unalive at the hands of police. Do so at your own risk.😮😢

[@maijacriner-harrison5161]

You said they're grieving and all that good stuff, lol.

[@laylamamii]

The families probably couldn’t afford to pay for it. That’s why they’re still left there. If they could ever afford it, they would’ve already picked up the remains.

[@RangerRickTV]

That's a possibility .

[@IanNorris-m8j]

If you call the police they can have you for trespass 😂

[@jenniferkesler4766]

It is a fascinating topic! Those lotions are corpse moisturizer.

[@2bookoo4u]

Ya know, this would have been better if you would have layed on the embalming table for us. JK. It takes bawls just to be in there. I wouldn't have went in there, nevermind touched stuff.

[@aimeetahon6744]

Some time the family don’t pick up the cremation or the dint pay the pill

[@dawnlindgron5570]

only blood is sucked out with that machine then embalmed. Clothes are for funerals and they use a lot of makeup and a hair stylist .

[@beachside1]

So the coffin looks comfy? Looks kinda stiff

[@keithvaldez1294]

That skinny rod is called an aspirator is sucks out loose fluids around the heart are you inserted an inch above the navel

[@RangerRickTV]

Gotcha 👌

[@jocelynastheart2732]

All the perfumes, nail polish was to put on the body! kind of creepy! but you should be wearing gloves and some type of mask please do so. thank U

[@deborahtruthseeker112]

Calling the police/ sheriffs can easily get YOU unalive. Watch all the brutality videos, and listen to all the horror stories. Law so- called 'enforcement' is NOT our friend, unless we are criminals like them.😮😢

[@CHASKA.18]

A very old hoyer lift. Cool

[@Kimtwister]

i think u should notify law enforcement for the boxes of the remains really cool place i love urban exploration thanks rick

[@marjorieperry3745]

I ❤ Pastel colors

[@thestars386]

23:15; have you seen my baseball? ⚾

[@aaron___6014]

Shot out to the 1960's Gillette fat boy adjustable razor.

[@edwardranno7119]

How did you get in that building?

[@RangerRickTV]

It was open.

[@sofiamosqueda-qg3rb]

Is it just me or is this actually Africa it's time for Africa🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philliphelton6434]

I like it as well so much so that I'm actually trying to get into mortuary school

[@Jimmy-cs3zp]

Jmmy you good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌞🌈🌈🎆🎆🎆🌈

[@dawnlindgron5570]

Those ashes are some people never picked up or paid

[@kimmcbay7039]

I think that tape is to mark off the seats for family only of the person who passed away

[@angelhelp6819]

Head rest

[@jenniferkesler4766]

It’s creepy fascinating!

[@RangerRickTV]

I love this stuff .

[@goleafsgo8496]

Although obviously a very old building and business I feel like its not that long ago that it was still operational as an active funeral home? Kinda odd Rick with the descriptions of "sucking your guts out" .... "that is disgusting" etc. Goodness help the viewer that right at this moment has a loved one being prepped for a funeral? Upon reflection do you think maybe you could have done a bit better on the descriptives?

[@Get_er_Done_389]

23:27 did anyone else here like a bell when you open a door? Around 23:27 mark??

[@RangerRickTV]

I didn't catch it

[@Get_er_Done_389]

@@RangerRickTV It really sounded like a bell. You have to listen VERY closely.

[@Get_er_Done_389]

@@RangerRickTV Almost right after you said the word poems

[@RangerRickTV]

@@Get_er_Done_389 ok I just heard it's not sure what that was. Sounded like a spring.

[@dulcinealee3933]

crown of thorns!

[@BrysonBurns-nw8st]

Jesus had a crown thrones

[@dulcinealee3933]

Stop touching stuff in all your videos. It's unsafe and disrespectful. You should be wearing PPE whenever you are exploring these abandoned places . ewe! Where are you planning to wash your hands? there is no water. By the time you do you have probably already caught something!

[@deborahtruthseeker112]

Stealing from who though? The laws make no sense at all. Everything has been abandoned.😮

[@DeadlyKnot]

I've seen videos where they show you under the casket. It's not comfy at all.

[@rhondajohnston6476]

I'm sure the police know already as bout the remains... Hmmm Very sad ! Hoping they rest in peace

[@RangerRickTV]

Ya probably so lol

[@flagarde1824]

I enjoyed your video. My only suggestion is when you come to funeral homes. A lot of the information you are giving pertaining to equipment in the preparation room is incorrect. A lot of the things you are saying are incorrect and I would suggest that. You know you get information from an actual funeral service professional? So when you narrate your videos, you're giving the right information because a lot of the things you're saying, regarding equipment and what have you and what it's used for and how it's used is absolutely incorrect.

[@yourfuneraldirector6432]

Soooooo true.

[@sharalhall5911]

We don’t expect a mere layperson to know proper funeral terms but someone who is can tell us in comments maybe?

[@debrabutler5750]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@sandiseamans9383]

The state should have come got the remains.

[@RangerRickTV]

Agreed.

[@user-ez4el4ux6i]

People attending a funeral are NOT an audience. Try mourners or loved ones. They didn't come to see a comedian.

[@dawnheibler3056]

They got shut down for doing shit they weren't supposed to be doing

[@DanColeman-zt6ej]

Where do you find these strange places?

[@RangerRickTV]

mostly networking with the right people or randomly driving around.

[@TheCiaMKultra]

He must be a strange place magnet ! I don't come across places like this in my neck of the woods. And I look .....lol

[@victorserao7180]

Do you want to report that somebody’s play looking for your love ones you’re about that that’s not nice

[@stillasking]

I find it odd that there is no dust in the embalming room...? Not much dust anywhere for that matter....?

[@RedJewels82]

Very annoying that he touches everything with his bare hands should have enough common sense and be mature enough to know better to not that its dumb

[@leon-o4m7k]

yeah ' & they wonder why we had covid !

[@djgilmour1143]

Crown of thorns covered Christ's head. Those are dog tags. They're key chains with deceased names as rememberance.

[@joshtompkins88]

I'm in Pensacola

[@normachildree8157]

Crown of throns that is like what they placed on Jesus head when he was crucified.

[@joyceleady3691]

Can't believe you don't wear mask and gloves in places? There has to be so much bacteria in there that you could contain yourself. After seeing your videos one thing I can say I have learned, I never want to be an undertaker or a mortician ! There is a lot of items they used to help them with the odors like the mints, vicks, etc. Can't imagine having to smell that?

[@lindamartin8504]

Tags were toe tags

[@LeeloolinkaStudios]

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