I guess our hospice nurse didn't know the towel method, and instead apologized to my mom for not being able to keep Grandma's mouth shut. My mom was like, "Well, none of us could."

@KillJoy_Since2017

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 none of us could Damn

@vanessayodog2635

3 жыл бұрын

💀😂

@amberfrazier575

3 жыл бұрын

That’s funny. I’m sure your grandma would get a kick out of that.

@carterbentonjr399

3 жыл бұрын

Good one, if God forbid I should be in that position anytime soon hopefully I'll say something similar like that.

@Craz1eCh1ck05

3 жыл бұрын

When my aunt passed away (in her home) her mouth was open so her sister did tie a scarf to close it. And make her look better

That feeling when, after reading and re-reading the story over and over again for decades, you suddenly learn why Jacob Marley had a wrapping keeping his jaw shut when his spirit visited Scrooge

@fallingspark2258

3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie. Just thought he died of mumps.

@AuntieJoSews

3 жыл бұрын

No one - when did you learn why Jacob Marley had a wrapping on his face. Me - 5 SECONDS AGO!!! Learn something new every day!

@RogueStitches

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought!

@Firsona

3 жыл бұрын

@@fallingspark2258 Figured it was a tooth problem and he was too cheap to see a dentist myself.

@marysullivan4708

3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! I always wondered about that. I thought he had a tooth ache lol

My mom just passed away this week. She didn't want strangers preparing her so my husband and I and my step mom did it. Hospice was shocked that we weren't allowing a funeral home to prepare her body. We used the towel method and also ended up having to tie around her head. Although it's so hard losing my Mom, it was an honor taking care of her after she passed.

@breehere1243

10 ай бұрын

Do you feel like it gave you more closure being the one to do it?

@FreeSoulBird

10 ай бұрын

@@breehere1243 I don't know about closure but I felt it gave her more dignity

@breehere1243

10 ай бұрын

@@FreeSoulBird that's wonderful. I'm sorry for your loss I hope you're holding up as well as you can be

@floatinglotuswomenswellness

10 ай бұрын

I agree - my mother died at home, and my sister and I washed her body and put on a pretty nightie for her last sleep. It's a wonderful closure and we can give gratitude to the body that brought us into the world. A few years earlier, one of my dear friends died and all of us (husband, coven members, friends) bade her farewell by washing her, doing her makeup, dressing her in beautiful clothing and robes and sent her off like the witch she was. Hecate was glad to see her. I was prepared for the process when it was my mother's time.

@deathandcats

6 ай бұрын

​@@floatinglotuswomenswellness I want to go that way too, except I am a solitary. My best friend and magickal working partner lives elsewhere - I've let them know my wishes but it might depend on how quickly they can come... And how much my family wants to interfere 😔

I’m a paramedic and when I first had to leave people who have passed away with family, it used to stress me out that I couldn’t keep their mouthes closed. I’m relieved that tying a piece of cloth around the head is an actual method used... my colleagues think I’m mad for doing it; you’ve reassured me I’m not mad by doing it *phew*

When I die, I want to look dead. I want a Jacob Marley scarf and pennies on the eyes and maybe a plate of bread/salt on the chest that mourners could consume because I'm all about the audience participation.

@StEfAnIe69BEAST

8 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!!! 😂

@KelleyBakerBlogger

8 жыл бұрын

You just described my ideal funeral scenario.

@sabbathjackal

8 жыл бұрын

im gonna have them remove the bones from mu body and insert a robot. so at my funeral i can stand up and do, the robot.

@bunnymomjulie6719

8 жыл бұрын

When she talked about the linen around the chin I was totally thinking Jacob Marley!

@gailghoul5629

8 жыл бұрын

yo can i come to your funeral

Leave my mouth open, keep my eyes open, and put my hands on my cheeks so I make the Home Alone face 😅

@davidfanning1289

6 жыл бұрын

Lena Oxton This girl gets it lol

@tamaramccullough6638

6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE it!

@leenaliee

6 жыл бұрын

Lena Oxton omg haha i always see you under freako's video's :D Nice to see you here too^^ ...and nice name btw xD

@atlasadams5666

6 жыл бұрын

Lena Oxton the fact that you are literally tracer makes this twice as good xD can you imagine home alone tracer xF

@Tasoq

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking more like The Scream painting

My Dad passed away last night in bed and his mouth was completely open just like you showed. I tried to close it but it wouldn't stay. I found this video oddly comforting. Glad to hear that funeral practices are changing and you take a more natural approach these days. I never understood the whole casket thing. When I die, if I'm buried, I want my body just placed in the ground without anything around me so nature can do its thing.

I know this video is five years old, but I wanted to comment and say that I was able to use the "rolled-up towel method" for a recently-deceased patient in the hospital where I'm in a chaplaincy internship! The wife was very distressed by her husband's eyes and mouth being open and slack, so the nurse laid him back and closed his eyes, and while we couldn't get his mouth all the way shut we were able to prop up his jaw a bit with the towel and have him look more like he was asleep with his mouth open. It made the sight of him a little less eerie. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!

@gregmiller9608

2 жыл бұрын

Good day Sonja, Absolutely you're right and how was your day?

@texastwister6988

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregmiller9608 Stop bothering everyone one here perv.

@jenniferjenqquintiliani8423

Жыл бұрын

Wow When my Dad died he was young only 52- he had cancer and he went to hospice - like the very last day (hospice nurses know EXACTLY when it’s going to be time and he was a stubborn Italian :)- so we were there barely a day and when he died he took this deep breath IN and then his mouth was just still open like he was going to say “OOHH” always to me like a hole. Now hearing this I am realizing he didn’t have his teeth in and his jaw opened. I just always wondered about his big breath in and not out. Thank you to everyone who takes care of our loved ones🥰

@electrictroy2010

Жыл бұрын

That is unusual. Every video I’ve seen, the lungs relax & any air is forced out.

I am a retired geriatric nurse, I’ve been there when a lot of people have taken their last breath, but it was one of my patients that taught me the towel method, she was an old school nurses aide, from Columbia. And it was her roommate that passed away that night, so I woke her up and told her about her roommate passing, she got up, took one look and got 2 towels off the linen cart and put one behind her neck, and the other under her chin, I asked her why, and she explained why and that mostly it was for when her family comes. I had to tell her that her family wasn’t coming. So she cussed about that for a minute, collected her thoughts and started praying for her roommate.

@titanscerw

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that memory and Lords peace to her soul.

@georgiafan775

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a very interesting lady.

@Staturn304

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s interesting story

@prestonjones1653

3 жыл бұрын

May their memories be blessings

@DibIrken

3 жыл бұрын

It's sad no one came for her. I'd probably have a few choice words if I were the roommate.

Me: why is this in my recommended?? Me: *watches anyways* .. *subscribes*

@soulfiree88

6 жыл бұрын

Nachogirl legit just happened now 🤣🤣🤣 I’m going to be up till 4 am now watching all of these

@Justin-ts3ig

6 жыл бұрын

Nachogirl same.

@diannagrundy4956

6 жыл бұрын

Nachogirl same..

@karleighanderson3584

6 жыл бұрын

Nachogirl me too haha

@kitkatdoodles5847

6 жыл бұрын

Nachogirl Honestly, that was me a few minutes ago.

When my mother passed her lips were sewn together. The sutures had lipstick on them to try and hide them. I will never forget the horrible feeling I had when I saw it.

When my grandmother died, it had only happened a few minutes prior to me seeing her body. I was expecting to see her mouth open, but actually seeing it brought back jarring memories of when my mom read "A Christmas Carol" to me as a child. I remembered Marley's ghost being described with a cloth tied under his chin, and at the end of the scene he untied it, letting his maw drop open in a ghastly display. When I saw her mouth open, a horrid mirror of the image in my mind, I grabbed a piece of ribbon and tied her mouth closed. My mother was surprised that I knew to do that.

This is kinda morbid, but a funny memory from my grandmother's funeral was my dad and his nine siblings confused as to why their mother looked so...different. They realized it was her jaw, so they asked the funeral director who told them he couldn't find her teeth so had put one of those spacers in. Apparently no one had told him that she had had most of her teeth removed by her 40s and had never worn dentures, so that's why she looked so unnatural. I chuckle every time I think about my dad going "does... does she have teeth?" Much needed moment of levity.

@Sharibaby80

3 жыл бұрын

They hooked her up!

@kelseyhartman1249

3 жыл бұрын

@CJ DUNROVIN in both of these stories i think the directors should’ve got your inputs because you knew them and what special things they did

@shell9918

3 жыл бұрын

bruh how did she eat

@Vinya

3 жыл бұрын

@@shell9918 she gummed her food my dude. Growing up rural and poor, you make due.

@MsVorpalBlade

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vinya One of my brothers is the same - had all his teeth removed young. He went to visit my parents once with dentures and they didn't recognize him! - he's gummed it ever since.

This was strange, disturbing, interesting & entertaining.

@majutsu0212

5 жыл бұрын

You've basically summed up working in a funeral home in that sentence. I'm currently in training and the first time I saw someone's mouth being sawn up (when I was told I was like "eeeeew". My brain had mixed feelings of "wow, that's like some very twisted talent" and "oooooh, look at that!".

@gracealice1875

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why this came up in my recommended and I also don’t know why I want to watch more

@kk_2623

5 жыл бұрын

heh, s.d.i.e.

@scarlettsolomonovich3332

5 жыл бұрын

This channel just randomly showed up in my recommended vids and Can’t stop watching. I’m both disgusted and fascinated

@sterfderb4211

5 жыл бұрын

@@scarlettsolomonovich3332 i know. Same here. I scarily like it.

I'm so glad that there's people out there that would take this job because I no way in hell can be a mortician😭😭

@sarab2324

Жыл бұрын

I want to be one so badly. Either an embalmer or a funeral director. But I can’t go to mortuary school right now due to health and it makes me upset.

That was done by the hospital for my Daddy and my Gramma. They very delicately and respectfully placed a rolled up towel under the chin. They made sure we were comfortable with it. We were asked if we were going to be alright with it and they explained why it was being done. We were able to stay as long as we wanted. We were still able to kiss them,hug them and hold their hand. They were so kind.

@gregmiller9608

2 жыл бұрын

Good day Michele, Absolutely you're right and how was your day?

I saw my mother's body just a few hours after she died her mouth was closed but her eyes were open her eyes still dark brown she look the same just cold I kissed her and told her she was a great mother. And I love her

@Stopwar1234

5 жыл бұрын

Yahel Israel RIP:( I’m sorry for your loss

@Sunbirdinthesky

5 жыл бұрын

I have lost my mother too, last spring. I was with her until the end. Her eyes were closed, but her mouth was still open with the oxygen mask on her face. That's why I clicked mindlessly on this video. May Hashem take care of her. Best regards.

@amangcaya4468

5 жыл бұрын

My mom died more than a year ago already and I still can’t move on from the loss. I still cry whenever I remember her dying moments at the hospital...

@yahelisrael6958

5 жыл бұрын

@@amangcaya4468 it will take time but you will get "used" to not having her around and as the years pass by it hurts less and less. Until you can remember her without tears in your eyes

@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289

5 жыл бұрын

Their eyes Cloud over almost immediately after death.

Our 18yr old daughter is a CNA at a nursing home and washed her first body today. She didn't know eyes will open back up. I'm sharing these videos with her so she will be more prepared. Thank you!

@AuntieWelly

3 жыл бұрын

Not the same but the first time I had a cat euthanised the vet told me you can't close a cat's eyes, they don't have eyelids like we do. And often they cough just after they die, my third cat I said to the vet it makes you jump the first time, she said it still makes you jump the 5000th time! Once you know it's fine, it's the surprises that are freaky.

@humanwithaplaylist

3 жыл бұрын

Wait...eyes open back up???

@bethbesse5485

3 жыл бұрын

I worked as a CNA for years and cleaning and prepping the body for the family or mortuary was a job I did a lot. I worked on a long term care wing, and one of the things I would always tell new CNA's was that the people on this wing never leave standing up. They either leave in an ambulance and die at the hospital or they die here and will be leaving with he mortuary workers. because I had so much experience in this aspect of the job, I would assist on other wings when deaths occur there. I also had to educate new CNA's and families about the eyes and the mouths. I had an old LPN tell me about the towels. We would then tuck the sheet up past the towels . Please let your daughter know that she should always leave the head of the bed slightly up also, just a couple inches because sometimes dead bodies drool/foam.

@michellem.7067

2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently training to be a CNA, they haven't talked about postmortem care at all, so I should start taking notes. Postmortem care is incredibly important.

@Drux.i

2 жыл бұрын

@@bethbesse5485 My very first shift off of training at the long term facility I worked at, with in 5 minutes of clocking in, I was doing my first post mortem care, prepping a man to look nice for his family to come say their good byes. I wish I'd of had a teacher like you! Luckily there was also a hospice nurse with the gentleman, and we were able to work together.

When my brother died from liver disease, he was very thin from drinking so much and his death was not peaceful. He was struggling and not on a respirator but had an oxygen mask on his face. Me and his wife and one of his daughters and his best friends stayed in the room those last minutes while he passed. He was gasping for air. When his heart finally stopped and it was over, his face looked frozen, mouth wide and agape, head tilted back, even after the nurse removed the oxygen mask. We stayed in the room a short time, said our final goodbyes and then left but seeing him frozen in that position still haunts me. It was horrifying. I’d seen other relatives die but none that passed with the struggle still showing on their face. I went to the funeral home with his wife the next day because they required a formal ID of the body before cremation and he was laid out, covered by a sheet, but his mouth and eyes had been closed so he looked more peaceful and not terrified. It was comforting to see him like that for the last time I was able to see him at all. It didn’t erase the picture etched in my mind of his death moment, but it did help and that’s what I try to remember. Not everyone dies peacefully in their sleep and it’s not pretty. It is very upsetting to the family , even though we chose to be there those last moments. So thank you to the funeral homes and morticians who make things look better to us living souls who are deep in grief. We wanted to stay till the bitter and ugly end but that’s not the final vision we want to be left with. My mom and dad died peacefully, no oxygen masks or respirators, just went from unresponsive to gone so that’s all I knew. It’s much harder to see a loved one struggle to breathe and die during that struggle.

@a.j.9797

2 жыл бұрын

I am so truly sorry for your loss.💔

@bellem.8329

2 жыл бұрын

@@a.j.9797 thank you. It was really hard and left a scar.

@that1mexi

Жыл бұрын

@Belle M. Your comment describes the exact details of my oldest brother's final moments my mom my sister and I along with my oldest son were by his side in the hospital room seeing him struggle to breathe his expression everything though we are grateful we got to spend those last days with him it's definitely still a heartbreaking image to say the least one that'll never leave my mind thank you for sharing my sincere condolences to you and your family God bless

@stevew6910

Жыл бұрын

Death is not peaceful usually. The body tries to fight, That is why Hospice nurses are angels in my opinion. They spare the family a lot of trauma, Most people don't know this but a dying person can tell a hospice nurse its time to go , That alone spares the family greatly, My brother was dying of lung cancer, His breathing was erratic, He would breath, Stop, Restart, Over and over I listened to it, I couldn't handle it no more, Told the nurse I was going home and why I was leaving, She asked me when I was going to return, I gave her a time, She called me about 30 minutes before I was to show back up and said he was gone, Ill never know exactly what happened, But it sure spared me from memory's I didnt need to have

@fourleafclover2064

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a really painful thing to watch, I'm sorry about your brother

My father died breathing through his mouth so his jaw was wide open and he was half sitting up. My sister and I were right there when he passed, so we laid him down and closed his eyes and jaw immediately before any rigor mortis could kick in. I remember my sister closing his mouth, but for the life of me, I can't remember what we did to keep it closed.

Wow, props to this woman for doing her job extremely well!

@cael.sascham2056

6 жыл бұрын

Rebelle ikr!

@LuxDoll

6 жыл бұрын

FANCY SEEING YOU HERE !!! hahaha

@liajohnson685

5 жыл бұрын

FUCK THAT .. SHES CREEPY 😒

@boogiebear3095

5 жыл бұрын

Wtf is with comments 😒 chill tf out. Oh and agreed. She's caring about them even tho they are 'gone'

@erikjohansson1814

5 жыл бұрын

Most easy job in the world. Not like the dead will complain or sue her.

*I've known living people on whom this would be appropriate.*

@toniecat1028

4 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@meaux7274

4 жыл бұрын

*SAVAGE! LOVE IT*

@texasnewt

4 жыл бұрын

Nicely said!

@Khem1kal

4 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there and i'm enjoying it immensely.

@NSS9749

4 жыл бұрын

Its so funny as soon she demonstrated it, I was searching the web to get a "shut a mouth" kit..... to give to my friend's girlfriend.... gzzzz the girl can't shut up!!!! ahahhahahhahahha.... (I love her though...) but she can't shut up. : )

Thank you so much for this informative video Caitlin!💗 My family sadly lost our beloved father just recently and we wanted to prepare him by ourselves as we think he would have wanted it. We washed him, suited him well and got him readied up but we were troubled by the lack of knowledge of how to handle the mouth and eye problem. That's when i came across your video and saw you using a tie! I live in Finland and it's more accustomed here to let the funeral director do the preparing but we felt that it is our duty and honor to make him proud of his appearance. We ironed his clothes and put some spring flowers in he's chest pocket. Our father was always precise of his outfits. We miss him dearly everyday 💗

My grandpa and grandma passed away last year 11 days apart. My grandpa passed away at night quietly in his bed. My grandma passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She was in her bed and we tried to make her comfortable even in her last minutes. We could tell the time was coming. She wanted to sit up so my dad held her up in his arms. I held her hand and other cousins and aunts touched her telling her we loved her. As we realized the moment was happening, we laid her back in her bed and then she passed. It is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. It was a beautiful death. She was 97. Her birthday would have been the following week. After she passed, we put a rolled up towel under her chin and put her arms straight on her side until they came to pick up the body. They did a great job on her for the wake. She looked like a saint.

@alexandrasiyanitsa9643

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss :(

@luvslogistics1725

Жыл бұрын

That IS a beautiful way to go. You guys did great.

@somarriba333

Жыл бұрын

It's been a year since both my grandpa and grandma passed. I miss them and am sad but I'm not grief stricken. I can look at their pictures and old videos and smile.

@lexyshannon9428

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure that outpour of love was incredibly comforting in her final moments before she parted. I know I'd want to go that way as well. You guys did wonderfully.

@alandria

Жыл бұрын

omg, that’s the way to do it! that is quite literally “how i want to go out”, surrounded by loved ones pouring their love out to me 🥹🤍 that’s a beautiful final moment y’all gave to your grandma + grandpa 🤍

I want my body to be left as I died, so when I rise as a zombie and go looking for my ex-husband to snack on, I won't need to find a pair of scissors first.

@uschilou

7 жыл бұрын

kneuromancer 😂😂😂

@wrinkleintime4257

7 жыл бұрын

kneuromancer I like your pragmatic way of thinking!

@felicitymcdougle4981

6 жыл бұрын

kneuromancer damn that was funny!!

@_--Reaper--_

6 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at that

@maryjanenavarro291

6 жыл бұрын

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She is intelligent and speaks and moves so well, should be an actress.

@hidde1638

6 жыл бұрын

Nia Imani-Diarra She is already in a movie. She plays Human Shrek.

@lindat.9976

6 жыл бұрын

:D

@lindat.9976

6 жыл бұрын

such a compliment.

@leocoelho4536

6 жыл бұрын

I found her beautiful and fun

@ucitymetalhead

6 жыл бұрын

Well when abby leaves ncis i recommend her as a replacement.

I remember when my father died! The Amazing hospital staff prepared my father's body so as his family arrived! Was presented respectfully! Our mother was with him as he passed away! They rolled a towel under his chin closing his mouth. 7 of the 8 children came. Paid our final respects. Honor for the hospital staff!

My husband's mouth during his viewing was barely slumped down sort of. But at his service, a few days later, it was a lot more. Our sons were 5 and 7 and they didn't understand why he looked like that and the FD had us step into the hallway and when we came back in it was normal looking. Kids were much happier, I was too. It was really a disturbing but kind thing to do.

@BoneDaddy1997

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your sons are keeping on alright. 💪🏻❤

@jrogervaughan

2 жыл бұрын

Before there is ANY viewing, the FD or rep will check to ensure all is in order! If they notice anything untoward, it will be rectified. Once happy, the family may view the deceased. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

I wanna donate my heart just so my tombstone will say: Here lies Danny. Heartless as always.

@spencerallegra

4 жыл бұрын

10/10!! 👏👏

@sierahduffey

4 жыл бұрын

Or “as heartless as ever”

@kamkam1465

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@tobitaktlos3241

3 жыл бұрын

i wanna be buried with my ass sticking out , so people can kiss it the last time, OR park their bike, whatever they want. :-)

@nicoleheartscheer

3 жыл бұрын

“I’m sorry but my heart belongs to someone else.”

Dude I have so much respect for morticians and coroners and the doctors who perform autopsies. I’m sure you get used to seeing and working with deceased bodies but that can’t be an easy job so thank you.

@jamiebrittain1290

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and thank you.....

@vanessagunnell76

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. We do get used to it, but there's always that one that tips the scale every now and again.

@TMPreRaff

5 жыл бұрын

Dude.

@d0lldaddy

5 жыл бұрын

I'm fourteen going on fifteen and I've always been interested in this type of stuff. I want to be a forensic pathologist

@StyxNyx1

5 жыл бұрын

@@d0lldaddy That's awesome! Good luck to ya! 🍀😊

Something I'd like to pass along. I completed a 3 yr apprenticeship in mortuary science. Something I discovered REALLY bothered me. The funeral director I worked under wore a LOT of gold. Custom made jewelry. One day while on call I was dispatched to pick up a case at a local hospital. I had forgotten my tie...I called my boss and informed him I 1st needed to stop and buy one. He told me to stop by his residence and someone would let me get one of his ties. So...I'm standing in his closet looking for a tie that matched my suit. I look up and there on a top shelf was a "Gerber" baby jar FULL of gold fillings. I knew immediately what I was looking at, and knew now why he had so much custom gold jewelry. So...if you are aware of a loved one who has gold fillings. Make it known during the arrangement of the funeral. Once the procedure is complete they also super glue the lips shut...there is no opening of the mouth after this is done. Just an fyi.

@Dizsumboosheet

6 ай бұрын

It is true. Two of my friends who dont know each other told me the same thing. Dont leave jewelry on your deceased family. It does not go with them.

I’ve never wanted to be buried and just accepted cremation as the only alternative. A few years ago I started hearing about composting but nothing has gotten me actually engaged until this channel. I’m learning so much I love it! 🎉❤

Well now I’m wondering what method was used for my brother’s body for his wake last week. The mortician did an excellent job. I picked out his favorite jeans,socks,shoes one of my tshirts he had stolen from me awhile ago and the new field and stream jacket I got him for Christmas and his ugly Detroit Lions hat he loved so much. He definitely looked like himself and that was very comforting. Rip Tim

@maryannswanson3832

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you dressed him pretty cool. Wearing his favorite things! 👍

@mattryan6886

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryannswanson3832 my mother wanted to put him in a suit, I knew he would have hated that. He loved hunting,fishing and the Detroit Lions. When my family saw him they were very happy I picked that out for him. He looked very natural. He died from an overdose at home, I was the one who found him. It’s been hard in me but if it was anyone I’m glad it was me and not his 17 yr old son or my parents. I miss him so much. He battled his heroin addiction for 20 years he is now at peace. His war is over.

@lainielady

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss.

@mattryan6886

2 жыл бұрын

@@lainielady thank you, I miss him dearly

@evecommonsense8013

2 жыл бұрын

God Bless you Matt your one of a kind brother

"How do you close your mouths?" Thanks for asking Caitlin, I usually use my jaws.

@springydingy1

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, a scathing insult would also do the trick... have me looking like 🙊

@spacedimensia

4 жыл бұрын

Usually.

@rabbit251

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes my wife shuts it for me.

I remember hearing that Tom Savini (special FX makeup artist for a great many horror movies) had a major pet peeve watching other movies where the actors would "die" but keep their mouths closed. This man has seen alot of dead bodies (particularly during the Vietnam war) which is how he knew dead bodies have open mouths, and seeing a supposed "dead body" in a movie with a closed mouth would take him out of the story.

@gregmiller9608

2 жыл бұрын

Good day Gabby, Absolutely you're right and how was your day?

I feel like I'm 6 years too late, but I think this might be relevant to the discussion! I'm a medieval archaeologist from Portugal. There are lots of Early-Medieval rock-cut graves around the mountain range of Serra da Estrela (dating back to the 9th-10th centuries). They're simple pits cut on the granite bedrock. Some are simply oval, but they often have an anthropomorphic profile, having been shaped to tightly accommodate the (probably shrouded) deceased. In some of these instances, there's a transversal shallow notch cut at neck level, in which a wooden support was probably fit to keep the mouth shut, not unlike your rolled towel method!

@al.m765

2 жыл бұрын

that's fascinating, thank you for sharing!! (even if it's an old video)

When my grandma died in front of me the hospice nurse put a towel under her chill immediately after she died, in till Rigamortis kicked in, for that being my grandma it was pretty traumatizing to see my grandmas jaw drop when she took her last breath. So I am glad the hospice nurse closed her mouth, she ended up looking so peaceful!

@Rrenee86

4 жыл бұрын

Theresa Dunstan I put a towel under my moms jaw as well as she was dying.

@eastcoastfinest

4 жыл бұрын

Theresa Dunstan rigor mortis?

@peterudbjorg

4 жыл бұрын

@@Rrenee86 When my dad passed away (he was found around 7 am by the nursing home staff), I was called up around 9 or 10 am. I went straight to the nursing home, but was told to wait a little until the’ve removed the cloth/bandage/binder around his jaw. When I got to see him (around 11 am, took a cab), he was lying with his mouth (and eyes…) closed. I beleive rigor mortis must have set in, because the jaw didn’t fall down (the very thought of it did scare me a bit). But he looked very peaceful.

@natmorse-noland9133

4 жыл бұрын

@Nope Nope wow, you're an asshole.

@catseden777

4 жыл бұрын

Nope Nope rigamortis like that was popularized through a song and became a common bastardization . The average populace is more likely to be aware of pop culture than medical terminology . May you be blessed to continue to struggle in social situations due to your abrasiveness and lack of casual cognitive understanding of how complex social interactions and hierarchies function .

I was like "that must be so painful!" ...and then I realized.

@cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, depends who you ask, but possessed corpses might be a thing.

@cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967

3 жыл бұрын

@Kim Kala Maybe it is, maybe it isn't.

@clbl8706

3 жыл бұрын

@@cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967 You must be a blast at parties.

@cedartheyeah.justyeah.3967

3 жыл бұрын

@@clbl8706 Haven't been to any parties lately, but given my sense of humor, IDK.

@utej.k.bemsel4777

3 жыл бұрын

So i'm not the only one who felt the needle going through their nose....😬

Well... it is kind of settling for me to know, that there will be a person, that will try to make me look "not like a dead person" when I pass away. Thank you, Mortician lady.

Thanks for this. As a critical care nurse I am glad to know that you have multiple ways of dealing with the open mouth. We were told that if we didn’t put the dentures in that it would create terrible problems and that if we failed to tie the mouth closed that the mortician would have to break the jaw! Our biggest problem was when the patient had facial lividity and fluids in the mouth in the open mouth scenario and the family wanted to see the loved one. We always did our best because we wanted that last visit and wanted it to be a comfort rather than a trauma. I think in the immediate aftermath, that people are dealing with the shock. So, blankets, a pillow with a crisp white pillow case, hands exposed and clever use of lighting as well as ample use of suction and a thorough wash of whatever needs it and a patient gown is helpful.

I’m a hospice nurse, and one of the most common questions I get from a family after their loved one has passed is if I can please close their mouth. I usually tell them that mortuary will take care of it, but sometimes families are really insistent. In those cases, I use the scarf or towel method. Good to know they’re mortician approved!

@Utriedit215

3 жыл бұрын

Wow who's that bougie in death is got to be white people who gives a fuck about Grandmas mouth being open she's dead that's what I be worried about

@ReyOfLight

3 жыл бұрын

Have you heard about the little neck brace like contraptions made out of biodegradable material? Think it’s cornstarch even. They’re supposedly rather discrete and doesn’t require any special training to use. I’m not in the industry myself, but I’m a former medical warehouse worker where those postmortem neck braces were one of the many many products we sent out to hospitals and other institutions. It’s called NorMors chin collar and they break down in just about a week after application/opening that collar. Just thought I’d mention those things since it might be of help in places like a hospice

@NavyWife

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReyOfLight Thank you for telling us about the chin collar. I googled it and watched a quick video on it. I never knew of such a thing. I believe that it would he nice if all medical facilities kept them in supply.

@larapalma3744

3 жыл бұрын

@@Utriedit215 there's a reason all dead people are pale letisha

@ReyOfLight

3 жыл бұрын

@@NavyWife No problem. Just thought I’d mention its existence as they could be a quick and easy, and environmentally friendly way to prepare a body for viewing in a hospital, hospice or nursing home setting, but hey, those collars may even work as an alternative to sewing the mouth shut and other more invasive methods that requires a morticians knowledge and skill. I wouldn’t know exactly though as I’ve never seen the contraption in use, I just worked in the supply chain

When I first became a nurse in 1980 I didn't know to immediately place the dentures in the deceased persons mouth. My head nurse came in to inspect my post mortem care and told me to get the dentures in. Well at that point it took a lot of effort cause if mandibular stiffness. Once I got them in I turned to wash my hands cause back the. They didn't use gloves and when I turned to look at PT all I saw was a huge smile. Her dentures had lifted up. I gasped. Her family came in and said. Awww she looks so happy. Phew.

@spleens4200

6 жыл бұрын

Whoa

@tdenisethomas929

6 жыл бұрын

Oh my...I would have fainted....

@keekee1982

6 жыл бұрын

Donna Romano 1980 was a good year. The year I was born! 😂

@chrissyrhone524

6 жыл бұрын

+Kee Kee me too

@jubsteevee8440

6 жыл бұрын

Spooky

Crazy experience, I used to be a transporter for a hospital and along with taking people to their regular procedures and such, we had to also take deceased patients to our morgue. It was super late, I was pulling 12 hours so I was super tired, got the patient on the stretcher(which btw is horrible because they hit their head hard on the pull over from the bed) down the hallway and into the elevator. No big deal it was probably my hundredth time doing this so I was just going through the motions. I was in the elevator and the body just shot straight up, and at that point I was absolutely mortified. I refused to do a morgue transport for a very long time because of that haha. I would release the bodies to the funeral directors if they came and they would help, but never again was I alone with a dead body. Nope. That is real death like you say.

@shellrenee6043

2 жыл бұрын

Omg I would have most likely screamed. I guess that would be the nerves still working?

@shayleigh9892

Жыл бұрын

Wait.. that can happen? That's crazy

@teresagray1477

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it can happen that a body will sit up. my late husband had a friend who worked at a mortuary and told him sometimes this would happen. so creepy! I couldn't do that job

@deborahsaettone-krawczyk5027

6 ай бұрын

Years ago my uncle told me a similar story. He had been in a funeral home where a body was going to be prepared and the gentleman sat straight up.

I’m a CNA… and have done end of life care for 4 years as well and I have NEVER had a patient die while I was there. Until two months ago. Hardest thing I ever had to do. Thankfully I was kinda prepared from watching your videos. But yup the mouth was open and the eyes too😫

Other morticians: let's spend hours trying to weave through the mouth to keep it closed Caitlin: I just use a towel

@stephanievalerio6717

3 жыл бұрын

The embalmer at my funeral home can suture a mouth shut in literally 10 seconds.

@Tweej

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking glue or putty was gonna be the nice way.... No towel.

@premortem8023

3 жыл бұрын

The hitchhikers guide never lies

how on earth was this in my recommended? I mean, don't get me wrong this was actually interesting, but literally nothing i've ever watched would logically lead me here.

@TigericeJenkins

6 жыл бұрын

Matt Walker yees same

@rondaadler3587

6 жыл бұрын

Same lol and ended up watching, now thinking of subscribing!

@AlwayZash

6 жыл бұрын

ME TOO

@wondersou

6 жыл бұрын

Same

@chloemack02

6 жыл бұрын

same

When we saw my mother at the nursing her eyes were closed and her mouth was open. She looked better at the funeral home after the morticians got through with her.

Thank you for being gentle with the mouth, after what you've told us about what you do with the downthere holes... and we all know it's important to always bring a towel. So yes, I want a towel with me at my funeral.

3:50 explains the scarf that Jacob Marley's ghost wore in A Christmas Carol. Thank you!

@heavyzed

8 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you! I was wondering where that looked familiar...

@jonnavdpas

8 жыл бұрын

Indeed! It finally makes sense to me now. The more you know...

@andromedatriangle9988

8 жыл бұрын

Whoa, i never thought of that! I thought he just had a toothache or something when he went LOL

@timetraveler-zz3ln

8 жыл бұрын

Wow! I've always wondered that. Thanks

@maggiemay2020

8 жыл бұрын

I had that exact thought!

Tbh at the part where you said you'd look ridiculous you do a lovely demonstration and manage to look totally graceful and pretty.

@andypeterson3972

6 жыл бұрын

TXM yep. Agreed.

@Avian98X

6 жыл бұрын

TXM ...🙄 you got Insta tho?

@chrissyrhone524

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@karmakittenz69

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, agreed. But I've got the KZread crush thing going anyway so probably biased

@joeybrownmedia

5 жыл бұрын

TXM lol she was very pretty right there.

First, a question (warning: description of death): during my own mother's death years ago, she was unconscious, with her eyes closed, but as her breathing rhythm changed and I knew something was happening, she opened her eyes, skyward, for a few moments, then closed them again, and then her breath came once or twice more but very slowly, and then not again. And that was it. Very peaceful. Was wondering how often people die, shutting their eyes again, such that they stay shut afterward? Also about mouths: even before I had ever seen that indeed, in death, the mouth (at least of a person dying slowly lying on their back) does look like an elongated dark hole (having no teeth especially) and it made me realize that both the painting "The Scream" and the movie-inspired Halloween 'scream' masks, do a fair representation of the look of the jaw fully relaxed in death. Since people are affected by those representations, without ever actually having to see the real version in death first, I wonder if it's genetically hardwired in us. Wouldn't be surprising.

@laurabailey1054

2 жыл бұрын

I found my mum had passed during the night and her eyes and mouth were closed.

@bryanwhitefanforever

Жыл бұрын

My mother closed her eyes but they were still looking up...when I got to her, she had already gone, but her mouth was closed and her eyes were closed...I'm not sure how her mouth was closed...she was on her side. I don't know, but her look when she was in her bed passed away comforts me more than remembering her in her casket. She didn't look like herself because she had a mouth that was frowning naturally, but she never let it look that way...I can't explain how it didn't look like her in the casket. Sorry, I'm rambling on.

..I was working at a commercial bakery in the early 90's, and one of the baking techs was also a part time mortician, he struck up a conversation with me late at night and started to describe in detail various things he did with bodies.... I asked him to stop because all I could at the time think about was my 1 year old daughter who had then recently passed away and what was, or could have been done to her.... time has healed that wound...and in keeping with my constant curiosity...I have come to view your presentations with high regard.

When my Nan was dead, only 15 minutes dead, the staff at the hospital rolled up a towel and put it under her chin to prevent the mouth from opening. It was very kind and dignified. Bless all the staff who work in hospice/ end of life care. You people deserve be more respect.

@attygarland6909

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit confused now .. I thought the mouth only opens upon rigor mortis setting in? or later on after the muscles relax once more .. ?

@ASM881

2 жыл бұрын

@@attygarland6909 Do you really that that’s an appropriate thing to ask about someone’s dead Nana? This was a real person we’re talking about here. Show a little respect.

@attygarland6909

2 жыл бұрын

@@ASM881 Read my living lips .. I wasn't asking her specifically about it .. I was hoping someone else more knowledgeable than me, maybe even Caitlin herself, would respond to my inquiry ..

@ASM881

2 жыл бұрын

@@attygarland6909 If that’s the case (which I doubt) then the place to ask the question would be in the general comment section and not in a response to my original comment. Additionally, if you have such a burning desire for knowledge may I suggest looking it up in a book or library instead of a KZread comments section?

@attygarland6909

2 жыл бұрын

@@ASM881 Here's a better idea .. why don't you practice closing YOUR mouth? (and while you're at it, YOU pick up a book and learn some English - "You people deserve be more respect." wth???)

My aunt passed away in the hospital a year ago, and I saw her right afterwards. It has really bothered me the way that her mouth was open... like she was screaming in pain. To know that it’s completely normal since muscles are relaxed brings me peace. Thank you.

@AuntieWelly

3 жыл бұрын

Sweetheart, so sorry that nobody told you and you had that in your mind for a whole year. Please folks don't let this happen and be open about all the things that happen to us when we die, it saves so much trauma and heartache in the long term. Take good care of you Erica

@darthsidious47

2 жыл бұрын

The last time I saw my grandmother alive her the muscles in her jaw had relaxed already and it was so scary to see. That was over 2 months ago at this point.

@gregmiller9608

2 жыл бұрын

Good day Erica, Absolutely you're right and how was your day?

@cathychrosniak3742

2 жыл бұрын

So so sorry. That's awful

@cathychrosniak3742

2 жыл бұрын

I've never had a bad one. Thank God. It's so devastating then something like that happens.

I couldn't imagine hanging out with you, between both of our sence of humor I know my cheeks would be so sore from laughing

Thank you for explaining this difficult topic in a light hearted manner. Appreciate it. 👍👍

This video was jaw-dropping.

@knishesDebra

5 жыл бұрын

Peasme Hasselberg lol

@tye4895

5 жыл бұрын

That was mortifying 😏

@unicornscat4645

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jamieroseski8432

5 жыл бұрын

Peasme Hasselberg o

@mariaiona1731

5 жыл бұрын

This comment has me dead

When you were talking about the teeth replacers, I was thinking "but wouldn't that hurt?" Then I remembered they're dead

@VictrolaJazz

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, they do far more painful things to you while you're alive during surgery, but under anesthetic.

@somebodynobody3665

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same or the subconscious hurting me part I’m not sure why but I can always slightly feel things when hearing or seeing it done.

I'm in the "I'm dead, it doesn't hurt" camp. But I'm REALLY in the "leave my mouth open and use me as a candy bowl" camp.

@j.a2478

3 жыл бұрын

😆🤣

My late FIL died with his mouth open. The nurse struggled to close his jaw. I finally told her to leave it open. He often napped with his mouth open, so it was more traumatic watching her pushing his face while his son grieved.

I think one of the most traumatizing aspects of seeing my mother's body within moments of her passing (cancer, but also unexpected) was that her mouth was open and her face just went slack. It was so obvious that LIFE had departed her. I can never forget that look. It's one of the reasons I'm so grateful for your approach to death and education now. As someone who WAS traumatized by seeing a dead body, I know how vital your work is.

@rachelg12

5 жыл бұрын

Laura P. This is how I saw my grandmother as well. We were able to view her body shortly after she passed at the hospital. I wasn’t expecting to see her mouth open. It’s definitely traumatizing.

@terihill2972

5 жыл бұрын

I was with my stepdad holding his hand letting him know that it was ok to go and be out of his pain, when he passed of cancer. The craziest thing I've EVER experienced in my lifetime was a minute or 2 before his passing, his eyes opened up as wide as could be all of a sudden. Just like he was looking at the light! They had been closed for at least 3 days, while his body was in the process of shutting down. I guess the nurses at the hospital or at the hospice care facility had not been able to get both of his false teeth out (can't remember if they were the upper or lowers) and after he was gone, it popped out of his mouth. That wasn't something I was expecting at all! His eyes opening all of a sudden really kind of freaked me out when it happened too, I had never been with anybody when they passed. All together, I am really glad that I was able to be there with him, and my mom (she held his other hand) and I promised him that I would take care of my mom for him and thanked him for being so good to her. I told him how much I loved him and how happy I was to have had him in my life for the 30 years that I did. He was SO STRONG through his whole time with cancer. I never heard him say he was scared, never saw him cry, and really think I only saw him down about it once the whole time during his treatment period. He was a good man... and there aren't many days that go by that he doesn't make it into thoughts. It's been 7 years since we lost him... and my mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She is just barely at the beginning of the signs, but hey, we are going to make the best of the time that she has! She is my VERY BEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD! ❤ She and I have so much fun together, we love to cut up and joke, laughing and smiling when we are together as much as possible. The Lord couldn't have given me a better woman as my mother! 🤗

@Cent4man

5 жыл бұрын

I remember that look when my own mother passed except she was awake and shed said repeatedly since her diagnosis that she wasnt ready to die. She lost her ability to talk the day before but, as she was gasping her last breathes, her eyes looked into mine and I could emotionally "hear" her eyes silently pleading for me to save her. I couldn't. I've never felt so helpless and never felt like more of a failure than at that moment. She wasnt ready......neither was I.

@ilche996

5 жыл бұрын

I saw my grandmother and she had her mouth open and that didn't bother me. And one eye was little open. But I still think it was a lovely goodbye.

@71kaye

5 жыл бұрын

after 30 minutes of the medical team at the hospital trying to save my mother from unexpected cardiac arrest, I was in to see her after. she (her hands and forehead)were still warm. the intubation? tube had not yet been taken out. After the tech took the tube out, I tried to close her mouth but it wouldnt. It did not bother me much, just knowing she was really gone. thats what hurt. but, I know where she is and would not wish her back.I hope to have stories to tell her when we see each other again just not too soon. we just never know...

This is the creepiest experience I've ever had. I went to see my dead grandmother, I was putting some flowers in the coffin and i felt her cold dead hands, but being 12 years old I didn't know that the towel was to keep the mouth shut, so, I thought that the towel was getting in the way of the flowers, and I removed it, mouth open, creepiest moment ever.

@DarkestElemental616

4 жыл бұрын

well, that's definitely a story to tell small children in the future now!

10/10 for the flight attendant style presentation. This is the thing I wanted to see my whole life and didn't know!

You did that demonstration doing the suturing perfectly, you totally gave us a great explanation. Lol you are a good actress.

Great video! I was 18 or 19 when my Grandma died in the hospital. They called my dad and I and we went up there. My dad stopped right outside her room to talk to the nurse while I rushed in to see my Grandma, despite my dad hollering at me to wait or stop. I was ill-prepared for what I saw, since I had only seen a couple of open casket funerals where the bodies were already fixed. My Grandma looked terrifying because her eyes (maybe) and mouth were open. My focus was on her mouth because it looked like she died gasping for air or fighting death. I tried closing her mouth, but it wouldn't cooperate. By then the nurse and my dad had come in the room. All I remember is asking why her mouth was open like that. Ffs, talking about these things is so much better than being in the dark and unprepared. Thank you for educating people and making death more normal and less scary. You've definitely caused me to reconsider things and to have a different perspective.

@LeeLeeMc3887

5 жыл бұрын

Lilly LeDoux same thing happened to me. My 84 year old grandmother was in the hospital after suffering a stroke My dad and I went up there everyday to see her and talk to her. She knew who I was. About 2 days before Thanksgiving we were set to go up there and talk to the doctors and nurses about what she would do after discharge I went in the room like normal not thinking anything different. I had no nurses or doctors stop me or my dad. We walked right in and saw her dead. At first glance which was real fast I thought she was asleep but I looked closely and her mouth and eyes were open she had choked to death I started freaking out this is coming from someone who is afraid of going to funerals. I just about lost it To make matters worse we had to wait for other family members and the coroner to come. I know I was in that room for hours. I kept getting up and walking out. It was awful The experience made me fear death even more

@lillyledoux2664

5 жыл бұрын

@@LeeLeeMc3887 That's terrible you walked in to see her like that with no warning. I like watching and reading Caitlin because she explains things well and isn't afraid to discuss death, which I think is why so many people fear everything about it. We're just too far removed from it.

@banditobambino

5 жыл бұрын

My nanny died from vascular dementia a few months ago. My dad found her in her bed so when I went to see her before the undertakers moved her, I was expecting her to be peacefully sleep like. She was not. She was laid diagnally across the bed, her mouth agape and her eyes half open. I tried to close her mouth and eyes but rigor had already set in. I think about this a lot and worry she died in pain. Thank you for sharing your experienes, it helped me to feel less alone with those fears.

@lillyledoux2664

5 жыл бұрын

@@banditobambino As a parent, I did the same thing my parents did, which was to not discuss those things in a misguided effort to protect my children. In reflecting back on my own shocking experience though, I do think avoiding those difficult and unpleasant things can do more damage. So sorry you had a similar experience, but glad my sharing helped you.

@loriaverill5616

5 жыл бұрын

I feel for you, sorry you lost your grandma. I took care of my grandma after she went terminal with her cancer and it is really hard to see your grandma pass away. If it means anything the last thing my grandma said the day before she slipped into a coma and passed away was my grandpa was there with pretty purple flowers for her and he was waiting for her. My grandpa passed away short after I turned 16 in 1992 and that gave me comfort knowing he was there to guide her where she needed to go and it will be the same thing for all of us when it's our time. I hope this give you some comfort in knowing that her family members that have passed away before your grandma passed away were there with her so she wasn't alone. I do hope you are doing ok.

How did I go from eczema relief to this

@JBurnsDoodles

5 жыл бұрын

Theirly dude I was just watching stuff about wisdom teeth but that makes a little more sense to be led here from that than eczema lol

@sherrynevis-baltzer734

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@condoz2009

5 жыл бұрын

LOLOLOL

@twinkletoes6290

5 жыл бұрын

Theirly that's the beauty and entertainment of KZread!! Lmao.

@thevoid1505

5 жыл бұрын

I got here from a Russian video of a guy on a construction site feeding a wild bear...

When my grandmother died 5 years ago, we went to go see her body in the chapel before the actual funeral service, and they basically hadn't done anything to give her that "peaceful" look you would expect. Her head was rolled to the side and her mouth was open. I had never seen a corpse before, and it was honestly super unpleasant to see her like that. Even if they just put a rolled towel under her chin I would have preferred that.

I was about 17 when my grandfather died. I was with him there and then. His mouth and eyes remained open. I closed the eyes and then - i took a bandage and i tied it under his chin and over the top of his head, to keep the mouth shut. No one has instructed me, it came naturally. Only years later i learnt that this is how it's done.

So those movies where zombies come out their Graves it looks like they won't be able to bite

@yetanother9127

5 жыл бұрын

The mockumentary book "The Zombie Survival Guide" actually mentions this--graveyards would be relatively safe, since not only are the dead buried in wooden or metal boxes fairly deep underground, but they're also in such a state (heavily embalmed, jaws wired shut, etc.) that any zombies they produce are no threat to humans. Far more dangerous are the freshly-dead, in hospitals and morgue freezers and places like that.

@rollmops3113

5 жыл бұрын

Cool! I never even thought of that!

@yammmit

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Kruger graves*

@youthecat

5 жыл бұрын

@@yammmit THANK YOU! (You don't have to correct my *all caps*... it's just for emphasis.) ;)

@solidsperzz6380

5 жыл бұрын

@Pancake Syrup but still they'd be buried underground in a closed coffin, these things are pretty hard to open, and considering the weight of the earth on top? A zombie wouldn't be able to get out. But if the corps is fresh, and just lying on a table in the hospital, that's where the danger is at

God, I'm cringing just hearing you describe all needles-through-the-gums business.

@Pingwn

4 жыл бұрын

Tell me about that...

@Solace6428

4 жыл бұрын

As someone who's now very pierced, it doesn't really bother me

@alphagt62

4 жыл бұрын

Why not use super glue?

@tinajenkins8410

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! Yikes!

@MrLeatherman23

4 жыл бұрын

@@alphagt62 not a guaranteed fix.

I was there when my grandma passed at home. Seeing her with her mouth open in a painful looking expression was difficult for me to get past, for a while it was all I could picture when I thought of her.

@cherylpesutimassie5010

2 жыл бұрын

I've always felt bad that I was not at the Hopice when my father passed. My brother let me know his passing was very close if I wanted to be there. I could not bring myself to go and after reading your comments and others I'm glad I was not there to watch him take his last breath. And knowing how relaxed the lower jaw becomes would be in my memory instead of him sleeping peacefully in his bed just hours before. It is sad enough to attend the wake. I know now I made the right choice. Not sure how my brothers and sisters felt. But he is at peace now.

Thanks Caitlin, most of us don't know things like this, but we should, so thanks for sharing.

When I die, you can have my body for the purpose of the demonstrations on KZread.

@missTgalman

8 жыл бұрын

part of me is sad that Im younger than her cause, more than likely she'll be dead before me and wont prepare me for my wake and cremation.

@MyLast2Braincells84

8 жыл бұрын

+justagirldemi why do you make the assumption her being older than you means she will die first? You could die tomorrow crossing the road. Age isn't always a factor in death.

@missTgalman

8 жыл бұрын

blah mcblah you are correct. which is why I said "more than likely". It's a statistical probability.

@Arsenik17

8 жыл бұрын

Or retired at least. lol

@tallulahrubymonroe4280

7 жыл бұрын

there is always the run over by a bus or car , plane crash , sudden adult death syndrome and many more ways you could die before her :)

It feels like suddenly, I realize how far we will go to lie to ourselves about even the most unavoidable debt we all must pay.

@jenniferryersejones9876

3 жыл бұрын

That is the best comment I've read on here!

Thank you so much for your work and explanation. As someone who recently had their parent pass away and viewing them afterwards, i see how vitally important your job is in maintaining dignity and compassion. Your explanations and descriptions help with going thru the grieving process. I have a much renewed respect for all the service the funeral industry provides.

You are great and the manner of explanations are extraordinary. you're wonderful!! 🙋 💐 ☕🫖 🗽🇺🇲

@nicolassmith1792

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

Um, I'm pretty sure I could've lived the rest of my life without knowing this. However, curiosity is my weakness.

@lisanelke9726

3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😂 But I can't believe how fascinating this is! And morbid 🤣

3:23 "Sorry Mr Johnston..." My heart sinks.

@teresafarrell6457

4 жыл бұрын

😄

@doodoofungus8206

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@salenebrom6476

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Johnston 😮

@raymondkymsuttle

4 жыл бұрын

So funny to see your remark because as she said I thought ‘I wonder if any of her customers will think she’s referring to their relative?’

I love your channel. This was interesting to learn! I had no idea any of this this was done. I heard many years ago the jaw was broken to keep the mouth closed. I always assumed something was done with jaw hinge to keep the mouth closed.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WORK YOU DO AND HAVE BEEN DOING FOR YEARS!!!!!❤❤❤

I don't want to be 'viewed' dead.... period. Open mouth, closed mouth, hooha agape, I don't care. Just throw some dirt on me and let me be. Remember me alive. Once you see a loved one dead you can never unsee that. It forever clouds your memories of that person.

@vickrdable

6 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I've never lost a close family member to know this. But I've always wondered if when they die should I go see them... Would I regret not seeing them? would I regret seeing them? Love to know what you think since it's sounds like you had some experience with it by saying you can't unsee ...

@wednesdayaddams851

6 жыл бұрын

bebebutterfield1 So true... On August 1st I saw my mom die at the ICU (she was in coma) and 2 hours later at the morgue. Despite she looked like she was sleeping I cant forget about it... it really clouds my memories of her...

@Claire-pg3xh

6 жыл бұрын

Wednesday Addams RIP! Hope you’re doing okay

@wednesdayaddams851

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm fine. I was expecting it since it was because of pancreatic cancer (the worse cancer...), but I didnt expect her to leave that quickly... But I was prepared...

@SooBeautyFull

6 жыл бұрын

Wednesday Addams Best wishes for you, hun! You’re a very strong person!

Okay so what's your preferred method of closing living people's mouths though, coz that's a skill I could really use

@lakishaogletree6470

5 жыл бұрын

I would assume a swift kick to the jaw possibly

@sterfderb4211

5 жыл бұрын

Food

@mattburns7182

5 жыл бұрын

I have a really effective way of shutting people up... a size 13 steel toe boot

@mariachristakos

5 жыл бұрын

😂

@wrentinjen2931

5 жыл бұрын

Super glue works pretty damn good.

Watching your videos made me think of one of my coworkers at Pacific Bell back in the mid 80's at the Alhambra Switching Control Center. I do not remember his name, but he use to work for the LA county coroner, but it got to him and he change careers. He told me they had to go and get a body of an old man from a nursing home, who died during the night on the toilet. Rigor mortise had sat in and they put the man on the gurney, covered him with a sheet to take him out, but the nursing home did not want them to take him out in the seated position only laying flat. He told me they had to break the joints to get him to lay flat.

I’m a new subscriber a few days ago. Love love your vids. Thank you for educating us. Merry Christmas to you and all your subscribers.

My great grandmother had double mastectomies when she was in her 40s. My mom says in her 80s, she never wore any sort of breast stuffing. She just embraced her flat chest. So in the early 1980s when she died the funeral home stuffed her bra a lot. Like, a lot. Everyone was disgusted. Her own husband (my great grandfather) approached the casket and said "she's got bigger breasts than she ever did when alive!" But he wasn't being funny. He was disappointed. She didn't look like my great grandmother as my great grandmother DIDN'T have breasts.

@benmetler872

Жыл бұрын

How could someone change how another's loved one looked in life? They're supposed to present them at peace, natural, as they were... not what the directors think they should look like...

@jv-ep2tc

Жыл бұрын

thank you for highlighting the idiocy of a funeral and why I am having no funeral. why anyone would allow their dead body to be on display is something I have never understood. the important part of a person, the soul or spirit, is long gone and the display is pointless and IMO ghoulish.

@christinabrayboy8759

Жыл бұрын

That’s so unfortunate! I remember when my grandma passed she was my best friend and we talked literally 20’times a day. They asked us for a photo of her on a normal day and made her looked just like that! She looked so peaceful.

I don't really mind what's done to me after I die. Mouth nailed or sewn shut, it's all good. Hell, cremate me and use my ashes as confetti for all I care.

@littleblueclovers

6 жыл бұрын

*kas :* Hahahah, I freaked out when I saw this in my notifications without any context. "Get yourself turned into a tree" sounds like a really good insult lol. Good idea though! I think I'll request for that.

@onceinabluemoon593

6 жыл бұрын

Sosuke Aizen I laughed and cringed at your comment, lol. Whatever gets ya off bro. XD

@knghtcmdr

6 жыл бұрын

Such Gnostic contempt for the body

@dianaespinoza7644

6 жыл бұрын

i think the same

@svartkladdx1634

6 жыл бұрын

try donating your body to science if it's a thing in your country. I signed some paperwork so that after I die, med students can use my body for educational purposes

Thank you Caitlin for being all chill about death I'm having a big big big panic attack right now and you normalise my panic-feeding fear so much you instantly manage to calm me down. :3

Watching your videos has helped me A LOT to deal with death.. thanks You Catelin 🖤

Sew my mouth shut. I know a nephew of mine is gonna yank the rolled towel, and I wanna look dignified instead of slack jawed before all my guests 😂

@Ripleys_mom

5 жыл бұрын

It is your party but after all. Lol

@psychoslayer6808

5 жыл бұрын

We all have that one kid in the family who would😂

@BrittneyChristina

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

I'm so creeped out but I'm interested and conflicted

@lynild

6 жыл бұрын

It’s the “creepy” version of pimple popping videos

Yeah my grandpa definitely had a mouth guard after he passed. I think they also did something to his eyes to keep them shut. He looked kinda funny. But I saw him just before he passed and those morticians had their work cut out for them! He was on viewing in his own home until the burial and my family really appreciated the couple of days they got to hang with him. It made the grieving process easier I think.

@nicolassmith1792

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

@nicolassmith1792

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

I appreciate the work that is done for grieving families. It reminds me of the Haunting of Hill House show where one of the girls has her jaw wired shut. Such a good scene!

What’s the most “ Oh shit I forgot to do that !” Moment you’ve ever had during a viewing? If any

@ThePuff_

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question

@jessicaabbott10

3 жыл бұрын

I’m curious about that too lol

@KutWrite

3 жыл бұрын

No answer after 8 months... Hope Caitlin does a video on it.

holy shit I have no idea why I'm watching these videos but.. here I am going on a massive ask a mortician binge. Knowledge is power??

@Malissa7

6 жыл бұрын

Estephany De Luna Yessss

@moonchild708

6 жыл бұрын

Estephany De Luna i love her videos.

@jimbolic0809

6 жыл бұрын

Same here ...

@shyjovi4898

6 жыл бұрын

Same lol i have bad anxiety and I’m terrified of death but I still love this channel

I remember this being the first vid of yours I’ve seen! I still love it so so much!

Love your videos. They make an uncomfortable topic safe to ask and explained in a way that doesn't freak you out. For me personally. I appreciate knowing the process so I can make decisions on the arrangements that I want.

Some people's mouths are hard to keep shut even in life 😁

@nakialindsey5684

6 жыл бұрын

helenHTID 😂😂you dam straight lol.

@biancajohnson92

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@bobs1356

5 жыл бұрын

helenHTID That's a good one, luv it😄😃😁

@andrewtongue7084

5 жыл бұрын

How true, Helen :D

@sohoyankee66

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, stop talking about me!

“Sorry mr. Johnston” 😂 that’s my dad lmfao. But honestly I’d feel comfortable leaving him in your hands.

love the things u tell us, and looking forward to next video... happy new year

Wow, thats quite involved! Thanks for sharing..Its quite a personal touch