Is There a Number One Cause of Unsuccessful Embalmings?
After going down a few research rabbit holes while writing this recent piece on difficult embalmings, a seemingly natural, harmless question arose: is there a single obstacle death...
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When Embalming Isn’t Possible: Trauma, Illness, Surprises
Editor's note: We writers don't claim to know exactly how you do what you do, but we're voraciously curious! Email us with your own embalming challenges so we...
Master Your Craft: Secure Your Spot at the 2024 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has opened registration for the 2024 Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, scheduled to take place on May 2 and...
Deathcare A.M.A. Q6: “How bad is the smell? Does it linger on your clothes?”
Welcome to Deathcare A.M.A. (Ask Morticians Anything), where you’ll learn all about what regular people (read: non-morticians) are asking the Internet … and how their questions are being...
Deathcare A.M.A. Q4: “How Do You Embalm a Pregnant Woman?”
Welcome to Deathcare A.M.A. (Ask Morticians Anything), where you’ll learn all about what regular people (read: non-morticians) are asking the Internet … and how their questions are being...
Cold Hands Embalming Tip of the Week
We are excited to collaborate with Cold Hands and Monica Torres, renowned licensed funeral director, embalmer, cremationist, cosmetic reconstructive specialist, desairologist, and owner/founder of NXT Generation Mortuary Support!...
Cold Hands Embalming Tip of the Week
We are excited to collaborate with Cold Hands and Monica Torres, renowned licensed funeral director, embalmer, cremationist, cosmetic reconstructive specialist, desairologist, and owner/founder of NXT Generation Mortuary Support! Every...