Any death is tragic, sad and often distressing for the family, but the death of a baby either in utero or in the first hours, days and months of life can take the feelings of grief and loss to a whole different level. Having time with the baby, either at home or as a family viewing in the funeral home, can bring some comfort and this time together, unrushed and in private, is something grieving parents often need.

In this episode mortician/embalmer Tracy explains how she works on the body of a baby to prepare it for a family viewing - because in most cases, when a baby dies, the parents will want to spend a little more time with the infant, to cuddle and hold it, and often they ask to take the baby home. There are times when this is possible, and times when it may not be advised, but it is the mortician's job to put whatever steps in place that need to be done so the family can have that time to say goodbye. We hope this episode answers some of your questions. Thaks for listening,

T&T xx

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In this pod embalmer/mortician Tracy talks about the lighter side of the funeral industry where lives are celebrated with colourful costumes, quirky themes and heart-warming gestures that are unforgettable to those working with the families. From Star Trek and Frozen to the sudden appearance of killer clown Pennywise from the movie IT, there have been so many memorable moments during Tracy's time in the mortuary - we thought we'd bring you a few.

It's a reminder to us all that although death is tragic and devastating to families, it can also be uplifting and the funeral service doesn't always have to be heavy and serious.

It's also a great reminder to make your wishes known - because the funerals are for the living, to help with grief - and what better way to help your family through a tough time than to make them smile, even if just a little...

Please check out our YouTube channel if you haven't already for hundreds more videos about what goes on, behind the mortuary doors.

Watch us:
YouTube: (48) Are you dying to know? - YouTube

Contact us:
insta: @are_you_dying_to_know
email: areyoudyingtoknow@gmail.com

WARNING:
This video contains graphic material that may disturb some viewers.
It is not suitable for children. Viewer discretion is advised.

The views, thoughts, explanations and opinions expressed in this video belong solely to the presenters Tracy & Trish and not necessarily to their employers, organisation, or other groups or individuals.

In this episode we look back at what 5 years of talking about deathcare and the funeral industry on our YouTube channel has taught us. We've learned so much from the viewers through their comments and questions and we never anticipated the direction the channel would take when we started - ironically, because of a technical glitch, this pod was recorded in Trish's massage clinic, where our very first YouTube video was filmed. Cute eh!

We hope you enjoy

T&T xx

Watch us:
YouTube: (48) Are you dying to know? - YouTube

Contact us:
insta: @are_you_dying_to_know
email: areyoudyingtoknow@gmail.com

WARNING:
This video contains graphic material that may disturb some viewers.
It is not suitable for children. Viewer discretion is advised.

The views, thoughts, explanations and opinions expressed in this video belong solely to the presenters Tracy & Trish and not necessarily to their employers, organisation, or other groups or individuals.