Mortician Answers Dead Body Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
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Morticians handle various aspects of preparing deceased individuals, from cleaning up feces to using eye caps and applying heavy face creams. They also discussed the disposal of bodily wastes, the use of embalming fluid, oversized caskets, and the application of makeup for a more natural appearance, along with sharing their humorous dream of singing at a friend's funeral in a playful manner.
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- Morticians handle various tasks like cleaning feces, using eye caps, and applying heavy face cream to the deceased to maintain their appearance and dignity.
- The process of embalming involves preserving the deceased's body, removing bodily fluids with a trocar, and restoring color with embalming fluid, while also considering practical aspects like oversized caskets for larger individuals and disposing of bodily wastes properly.
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Recent questions
What is the purpose of embalming fluid?
It is used to restore color to the deceased.
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Summary
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Morticians' Duties: From Cleanup to Makeup
- Morticians may clean up feces on a deceased person if necessary.
- Eye caps are used to close the eyes of the deceased.
- Cats may eat their deceased owners.
- Embalming fluid is not meant for consumption and is used to restore color to the deceased.
- Oversized caskets are available for larger individuals.
- Heavy face cream is applied to prevent dryness on the deceased.
- Dead bodies emit a strong, unpleasant odor.
- Organs are left inside the body during embalming, and a trocar is used to remove fluids.
- Bodily wastes, including blood, are disposed of through the sewer system.
- Morticians may apply makeup formulated for cold skin to make the deceased appear more natural.
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Top Funeral Song: Bright Side of Life
- "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" by Monty Python is the top funeral song in the nation.
- The speaker dreams of singing "On Eagles Wings" at a friend's funeral, imitating the Swedish Chef from The Muppets.
- The rendition of the song would involve humorous sounds and laughter.
- The speaker enjoyed answering questions and hopes the audience learned something.
