A morgue attendant opens up about their experiences working with the deceased, answering questions from the public about what truly happens behind the scenes. From handling unexpected deaths to preparing bodies for viewing, the AMA sheds light on the realities of the death care industry.
"I Work In A Morgue , Ask Me Anything": 23 Eye-Opening Questions And Answers About What Really Goes On Behind The Scenes Working With The Dead
I’m not a mother or will not be a mother, but I still empathize with families who have lost their babies.: How do you cope with children? I face death so much in my job; my patients often pass away from terminal diseases. But children get me. How do you cope with all that potential life they had being over, especially when it’s preventable?: It’s not my grief. I have a barrier around me that disassociates vessels from the person.
I specialize in reconstructing, which uses wax, which is a very different ball game, but the mortuary cosmetics are brilliant at making it work if you know them well.: Have you ever watched a cremation? Does it take a while or is it really quick at a high temperature? Does the coffin burn first, I guess? Sorry but I've kind of always wondered about it.
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