What Are Positioning Hooks? - Just Give Me Minutes

[@reinaldogarcia70]

I've been watching these KZbin videos 4 and 1/2 years Of this lovely kind nurturing educated beautiful lady She Has and continuously informs me Even today Teaching us all that view her videos All the behind the scenes preparations , devices and procedures Bringing knowledge openness to all the details This makes us all aware and knowledgeable less fearful About embalming and funeral services procedures It's a blessing to have this beautiful loving caring lady explain every detail in a motherly and nurturing way so we can understand the vocation of people who are the caretakers of our dead family and friends

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@pamelaculp3917]

I love the way you explain things used in the funeral industry

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@squalli1297]

I remember seeing a positioning strap with hooks on a very large decedent for the 1st time. I have to admit I also thought these hooks were creepy looking until I needed to use this helpful device & it works every time.

[@KaritheMortician]

very true

[@EBB9667]

I loved it when you told us that you cleaned the hooks!!!! 🪝

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you liked it!!

[@shellywells555]

Thanks Kari for explaining that!! I have always wondered what the trick was to get the arms to stay! Now I know!😊

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome. I'm glad it was helpful for you.

[@margarethutchens5463]

I have learned so much already. I have had great respect and admiration for morticians/funeral directors for a long time. When I see a video like this that respect and admiration grows.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@karenroy9045]

Good to see your video again Kari!!

[@KaritheMortician]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Karen!

[@timw8228]

An interesting PBS Frontline video recently uploaded from 2007 about a Michigan family funeral business. The Undertaking (full documentary) | FRONTLINE Quite interesting and well done.

[@KaritheMortician]

yes

[@glendaharding4884]

So interesting!! Love these 2 minutes with you!!

[@KaritheMortician]

I'm so glad!

[@gingerninjawhinger9986]

Thank you for explaining this simple solution to the problem of positioning the arms of the Deceased. I spotted these hanging on the back of the door when I watched your Preparation Room vlog and I just couldn't imagine how they would be used. I had always assumed that the arms were positioned immediately after embalming and before the limbs stiffened as a result.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@michaelwilliams9475]

Thank you. Getting to know about these things can help reduce the anxiety that can result. Really enjoy your informative videos.

[@KaritheMortician]

I'm glad you enjoy them, Michael. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesoestrike2517]

You are so good at patiently explaining tools of your trade-a good educator!

[@KaritheMortician]

I appreciate that!

[@pmfmpls]

Very interesting. I never thought about arms not staying comfortably/easily across the body.

[@KaritheMortician]

:) thanks

[@ultracurious]

Thanks Kari! 🙂

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome, Christy.

[@debbiemccleskey2469]

Thanks so much Kari for all the info that you provide us!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome!

[@snoopy1965]

Thanks Kari for educating us

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome, Richard. Thanks for watching.

[@kennmills4382]

excellent Kari, you have demystified that question!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks, Kenn. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@desireeb4278]

My first thought when you held it up was it reminded me of the rack my grandparents have in their barn to butcher deer. 😬😂

[@KaritheMortician]

yes does sort of look like one of those

[@spenney84]

Oh wow! Thank you for the explanation, Kari! I’ve always wondered how you get the arms in position

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome!

[@leonardsolt6543]

Awesome video Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you liked it!!

[@suzydepope8287]

Thank you for all of the interesting info and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to teach us.

[@KaritheMortician]

My pleasure!

[@cherlywallis4600]

Very interesting it’s amazing how much work goes into a person that has passed away 💕

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes, thank you for watching!

[@denniscahill734]

I’m sure that demo explains a lot to people . Just how did they get aunt Mary , uncle bob big belly to keep their short arms placed so beautifully . Thank god for people like you dear . Lots of work happens in that prep room that most people haven’t a clue . With you it’s trust Kari . The women behind the curtain 👍👍❤️

[@KaritheMortician]

aww thanks

[@beckybrindley8790]

Thanks Kari.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@user-wk3sx6yh7n]

You, I’m sure, are the kindest embalmer, EVER ! I can’t think of one FH in my area that I would want to embalm me 😂

[@geedubb2005]

I’ve witnessed a few embalmings and I won’t be getting embalmed (hopefully). If I get embalmed, I’ll come back and haunt the relative that makes that call.

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@fredrickearl6687]

To significantly reduce those forearm indentations from these, use some upholstery shears to slice off triangles of foam to go BETWEEN the hooks and the arms while things are firming up.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@fredrickearl6687]

@@KaritheMortician You are most welcome. 🛌

[@8SmileyLady]

I enjoy learning. Thank you Kari.

[@AnthonyBrown-to2ie]

Thank you Kari A lot learn In the Furneral Industry.

[@KaritheMortician]

you are welcome

[@lisacomic6766]

Another great video, Kari! 💚

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@marilynbrown5274]

Ohh..THANK YOU for explaining THIS. I was horrified when I saw them.

[@sterlingodeaghaidh5086]

You know, as many times as I have been in a prep room assisting in cosmetising and posing bodies, I have never seen those positioning hooks. Then again I am also used to seeing the blocks and wrist straps that probably do the same thing so.

[@KaritheMortician]

Everyone does not have them in the prep room

[@margaretlaycock42]

Another piece of equipment for use in the Funeral Industry,good idea,missed that on the door in the prep room. 😦

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@roseoakes411]

This is very interesting thanks Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome, Rose. I'm glad you find it informative.

[@bobbibecker1253]

I wondered what those were too!

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@larryulery3729]

That was pretty cool video Thanks Karri Keep the videos coming. Now that Halloween 🎃 is coming do get strange requests for a funeral.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@jeanaesamuel47]

So very cool and interesting!!!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you, I'm so glad!

[@MaryClareVideos]

Interesting video Kari. 😺👍

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you found it informative.

[@lyricalaska]

Thank you so much for a great explanation! Wish I was working in your field -- alas, I'm too old but am very interested nontheless!

[@KaritheMortician]

We are never too old, Carmen. Thank you for watching!

[@carayj]

How does the arms stay in place across the chest/stomach,

[@drewwise5966]

Rigamortus

[@KaritheMortician]

the tissue fixates

[@KaritheMortician]

or positioning blocks under the fabric

[@elderlypoodle9181]

I want a corset holding me in position Kari ! 🥰♥️🐩

[@KaritheMortician]

nice

[@stephenjohnson8570]

Always great content. Thank you

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you, Stephen!

[@stephenjohnson8570]

@@KaritheMortician You're very welcome.

[@countrydawn418]

What is the most common mistake that you can do during an embalming.

[@KaritheMortician]

cut the vessels

[@countrydawn418]

@@KaritheMortician Tank you very much.

[@bernadetteherpakglisan7498]

Very interesting thank you for sharing this with us

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@malp292]

Kari, I was told by a person working at a funeral home once that when a person is dead, in order to position the body correctly in the coffin they usually need to snap or even break the bones. Is that so? I can believe it because once you are dead, the body becomes rigid and hard.

[@KaritheMortician]

NEVER!!

[@kolebryson42]

Thank you pretty lady!!!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome, Kole!

[@Decgyrrl]

Until I saw this, I always thought the undertaker positioned the arms, hand over hand, by hand. U learn something new everyday.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@davidmartin9942]

So once you have the arms in place...then what? Is the deceased shown with these under the clothing? If not, how do you get the arms to stay when you take the hooks off for viewing?

[@squalli1297]

The hooks are used to "pose" the hands in front bodies before & then removed after each body is embalmed. The embalming process fixes, stiffens, or freezes bodies into position to display a pleasing appearance in caskets.

[@KaritheMortician]

this holds them in place while the tissue fixates

[@Duchess8705]

I sure was going to ask myself haha!!

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@Jfhelwig]

You mean during embalming until the body sets?

[@KaritheMortician]

after embalming while tissue is fixating

[@allexx123]

Kari, Has anyone requested having their dead arms across their chest like in the old times ? And how long does Rigi Mortis last? Are the limbs pliable after embalming?

[@KaritheMortician]

I have not had that in all my years

[@allexx123]

@@KaritheMortician How long does Rigo Motis last in a body ?

[@allexx123]

@@KaritheMortician are the limbs pliable after embalming or does the body go stiff /

[@45Unit]

Sorry if this seems like a stupid question. Do you take those off before closing the casket and burial? Seems like you would use it only during the viewing.

[@ShoreShihTzuNurs]

My question too!

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

I do believe, by the time the deceased is placed in the casket or before the viewing, the embalming fluid has "set up". This leaves the deceased ridged enough to hold it in position, and the device is removed.

[@genevieveberthiaume1193]

I'm going to add my comment here, since it's somewhat related. If the arms are having a hard time staying where they're supposed to be, then after that device is removed, what keeps their arms in place? I saw the comment by "Barb at Loose nut productions". Is that what happens? The embalming fluid sets up? I'm guessing that the arms don't stay in place due to rigor mortis, because I remember you saying in a different video, that rigor mortis only happens for a short period of time, about an hour or two after death, and that after that, the body is loose again.

[@squalli1297]

The hooks are placed while features are set & bodies are posed before embalming. The hooks are removed after embalming when the tissues within bodies are fixed or stiffened into position from the process. The hooks are reusable.

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

@@squalli1297 Lol! I like your explanation better than mine!👍😃

[@dpr3709]

Thanks!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are quite welcome!

[@pcnative8225]

I am just curious why bodies have a traditional position? I love the videos of people being natural. I am curious if it is a cultural idea or an industry standard?? Maybe a coffin restriction?? Inquiring mind just wants to know

[@KaritheMortician]

I do not know that there is an answer. COffins are tighter across that area and possibly it started then. Long ago they used to cross up over the chest.

[@auntissie]

All that goes on with your body after death... I am very comfortable with being cremated more than ever!! Thank you Kari for your excellent videos!!

[@daceliepins9108]

Or natural burial. But cremation is good, too

[@deborahlykins9801]

After watching so many of Kari’s videos of the all the prep that goes into preparing the body for viewing only to have it the last that my family remembers of me I’m absolutely sure I want cremation.

[@geedubb2005]

Me too!

[@Decgyrrl]

I'm okay with it too

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@fleetadmiralperry5739]

Kari Do You actually Bury People with those or are they just temporary until the arms stick in a specified position?

[@KaritheMortician]

check out part 2 :)

[@cyndyfisher]

At what stage of the embalming process are they used to “fix” the arms?

[@KaritheMortician]

After embalming when the body is positioned

[@cyndyfisher]

@@KaritheMortician How long does it take to “set” the arms? Do you dress the deceased after or before?

[@jordana6720]

I was just looking at those in the prep room yesterday and I thought to myself "what is that contraption"...Thanks Kari! Is there anyway you can make a video about little secrets and helpful tricks like the newspaper in pants to create pleats. Something that's all in one video as a reference? Also how do you not look like an idiot loading up a cot for the first few times? Asking for a friend.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yeah!

[@KaritheMortician]

There is a cot use video :)

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

Maybe I'll go easy on the mortician, (when it's my time) and have them just dress me in a straight jacket! 😉 Take care luv! 🤗 Great informational video as always!👍

[@geedubb2005]

You might just get lucky and arrive at the mortuary wearing one.😇

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

@@geedubb2005 Hey! My hubby said, "Don't give her any bright ideas" 🤣😜👍

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@jackies.7924]

The leather and steel makes them look like medieval torture devices or props from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. If they were, like, pink plastic with little flowery doodads on the strap they might look kind of whimsical

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes they look a bit rough

[@ginague3029]

Hi Kari. I always wanted to know that once a body is embalmed, does the body stay refrigerated?

[@ritaduprat-waldo3160]

Why do the arms have to be across the chest? Why can’t they be positioned by the side?

[@KaritheMortician]

They can be but its not traditional. Typically with larger deceased they look more natural with arms at the sides

[@lauragadille3384]

Very interesting

[@KaritheMortician]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Laura. Thanks for watching.

[@bryocx]

wow most of us wouldn't have guessed what it is used for lol

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@cindymaun8952]

The more I see, the less I want to be embalmed and direct cremation instead. I will inform my husband. He's already said it's cremation for him.

[@davidvogel6359]

Yes, I agree 100%. I can't see spending any more money on a dead body than absolutely necessary. Spend it on the family instead. The deceased is not coming back from the dead.

[@margaretlaycock42]

Guess it is personal preference for relatives,friends to see the deceased for one last time. 😔

[@cindymaun8952]

@@davidvogel6359 Exactly. No need to spend money on embalming. I don't care what happens to my body after I'm gone. I see no need for preservation.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@cindymaun8952]

@@margaretlaycock42 The family can view the body prior to cremation if they choose.

[@aimeetahon6744]

Do they stay on for the whole viewing?

[@KaritheMortician]

No it is just for before dressing

[@reinaldogarcia70]

Is an extremely practical device to keep arms in place It is useful in the preparation As well as The eventual viewing of the family or friend that passed away during the funeral service The Vocational of a embalmer Is always been considered weird Creepy and unconventional Over more than a hundred years unfortunately in modern society However These " caretakers of our family and Friends" that have passed away Their services and their helpfulness leave us with a positive State of Mind When viewing family or friends that have passed away when viewing them at a funeral service without them Seeing a family member or friend in a very tragic physical state Especially after a sudden death an accident A long stay in the hospital because of an illness These caretakers of the Dead bring decency, cleanliness and loving last images of our loved ones and Friends I personally will have no shame in entering this type of vocation If I was able to enter a vocational training program at a younger age I will have no feelings of regret knowing that this is truly an honor To serve people and their family , Friends in their grief-stricken saddest moments of their lives And bringing positive images and feelings of closure

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@mike_villegas]

Hey, Kari, I have a question. How are rosaries placed in the hands of an individual when preparing them for a viewing?

[@KaritheMortician]

It depends, sometimes they wrap the beads around and sometimes just place them in the hands

[@mike_villegas]

@@KaritheMortician Thank you so much for replying to me. You’re so kind 🥹

[@susancallahan6732]

Cool 😊

[@homessiegerson1033]

Interesting video. Thanks. Now OT for a Halloween movie right up your alley. “Comedy of Terror” with Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone and Boris Karloff. Price plays an undertaker married to Karloff’s daughter. Available on KZbin. Don’t forget the popcorn. 😁

[@KaritheMortician]

thanks

[@justsayin5609]

Too funny, where people's imaginations will take them 😂😂😂

[@KaritheMortician]

exactly!

[@bobbartosh8344]

Once a person is embalmed you can’t move the limbs??

[@geedubb2005]

Are they clean? HaHa……..😂

[@KaritheMortician]

yep lol

[@kriskass2670]

Thought about being a smarty pants, but you would drive to Muskegon and smack me;)

[@KaritheMortician]

lol

[@anthonygriffo5338]

111k nice...BTW the hooks did you c........thm? kidding

[@KaritheMortician]

lol yep

[@kathleenlanglinais1072]

Lol!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomklock568]

Ha ha thanks glad you aren't using them for well evil purposes 😁

[@KaritheMortician]

never

[@joncampos5551]

Have you ever had an obese person who still couldn’t keep arms in place with hooks?

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes some positioning does get challenging

[@geedubb2005]

Even the dead key kinky!

[@KaritheMortician]

nope

[@jeepgirl6814]

Darn, I thought they were from n adult store n were used sexually!! LOLOLOL

[@danmilosevich]

Well i was, like, kind of, well you know. Bad Dan, bad...

[@jeepgirl6814]

@@danmilosevich LOL

[@danmilosevich]

@@jeepgirl6814 giggle

[@KaritheMortician]

um no