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  • čas přidán 27. 04. 2018
  • Here on For A Living, we highlight Miranda, a mortician at Milward Funeral Directors in Lexington, Kentucky. Her initial fear of death led her to a career of embalming bodies. Press play on For A Living to learn about a young woman's experience in the funeral business!
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  • @refinery29
    @refinery29  Před rokem +59

    Want to learn more about the death industry? Check out "We Transform Human Remains Into Soil For a Living" on Refinery29: czcams.com/video/DfnJ8XZtQ1U/video.html

    • @realemonful
      @realemonful Před rokem

      You do understand that the true affects after death do take place after you die and you face the consequences of the actions you took in life, right?

    • @horustrismegistus1017
      @horustrismegistus1017 Před rokem +1

      She's visibly more interested (in literally every single movement, mannerism, and scene), in SEEMING HOT and DIMURE than she is in describing what she does. This woman very highly fancies herself

    • @areyou5958
      @areyou5958 Před rokem

      Can you talk about testimonies of evil spirits and sigils in the mortuary? Maybe some dead people had tattoos

    • @reverseoblationrun
      @reverseoblationrun Před 9 měsíci

      Unfair if we allow female to bath death male body (when the reverse hypocrit mainstream always b itching s3xism). Men with men too then, esp this is asian female who always complain about men mortician on female corpse.. Fyi many asian nurse photo touch nak d boy in an innap way during circum here

    • @reverseoblationrun
      @reverseoblationrun Před 9 měsíci

      Mainstream & media always whinning if male bath female corpse, yet this female okay if her Male fam member's corpse been bath touch by female mortician, hypocrisy

  • @Destinyrose1
    @Destinyrose1 Před 4 lety +21627

    “They haven’t talked back yet” girl i hope tf not

  • @rileyfreeburn4843
    @rileyfreeburn4843 Před 5 lety +49990

    We all need to ask ourselves why are we watching this

  • @patrickcooper209
    @patrickcooper209 Před rokem +951

    When my dad passed, he looked 98, he was actually 78. When the funeral home was finished, he looked like he was 50. It was an amazing comfort. He didn't look sick, in agony, scared. Amazing people

    • @antoniasmith8390
      @antoniasmith8390 Před 10 měsíci +15

      The opposite happened to me. Last week my dad died and he died at 47 his bday is actually been today. He died looking his age and the mortician somehow made him look older and wider in the face something was wrong with his nose too. It’s was a difficult experience

    • @expyres
      @expyres Před 6 měsíci

      that must have been very disheartening, I'm sorry. @@antoniasmith8390

    • @smollilbean
      @smollilbean Před 5 měsíci +9

      ​​@@antoniasmith8390 that's devastating. Sorry for your loss. Love and well wishes to you. My dad just turned 50 this makes me want to appreciate him more😥 I'm so attached to my parents i feel like I'd want to die with them too.. no way i could EVER cope wity loosing them tf

    • @shaynewheeler9249
      @shaynewheeler9249 Před měsícem

      😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @latasha-mg8xn
      @latasha-mg8xn Před měsícem

      I can't say the same for when my mom passed the funeral home that had her did a bad job and that's why I've been thinking of going into mortuary science to make families have the experience you had with your dad.

  • @SnowFamilyOf4
    @SnowFamilyOf4 Před 2 lety +510

    What a strong beautiful woman. I had a stillborn son, my family spent 24 hours w his body then the mortician took him. She had her baby mortuary in her home. It was such a lovely place we dropped off his clothing. She sang to him while she dressed him. Everything was done so kind and beautifully. Takes a special person.

    • @KingsMom831
      @KingsMom831 Před rokem +30

      That’s devastating, I’m so sorry for your loss.

    • @SnowFamilyOf4
      @SnowFamilyOf4 Před rokem +18

      @@KingsMom831 Thank you for your kindness.

    • @tegridyfarms9972
      @tegridyfarms9972 Před rokem +11

      💕 Thank you for sharing.

    • @angeladorsett1159
      @angeladorsett1159 Před 11 měsíci +7

      Sorry for your loss, my grandson was stillborn,😢 I lost a son from cancer .

    • @SnowFamilyOf4
      @SnowFamilyOf4 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@angeladorsett1159 im so sorry hunny, that pain takes your soul apart. Sending our love to your family.

  • @brendalaprince9214
    @brendalaprince9214 Před 4 lety +2987

    She's acting like she's shoe shopping in that casket room.

  • @emmydon62
    @emmydon62 Před 4 lety +4617

    this is what self-quarantine has done to my recommended

    • @jhog76
      @jhog76 Před 4 lety +2

      Same 🤣

    • @mzrms
      @mzrms Před 4 lety +2

      Becca Donovan yes I was like how did my recommended videos get here 😆 looks interesting though.

    • @shannonlynn1317
      @shannonlynn1317 Před 4 lety

      🤷‍♀️

    • @jenehardy7750
      @jenehardy7750 Před 4 lety

      Becca Donovan swear 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @ringtailarts4834
      @ringtailarts4834 Před 4 lety

      Same

  • @jessicacorbin3111
    @jessicacorbin3111 Před 2 lety +179

    If I never seen this video I would have never taken the step to start mortuary school. Here I am now with 6 weeks until graduation!! Thank you so much you really inspired me

  • @puggynugz922
    @puggynugz922 Před rokem +80

    My mom looked so beautiful in her casket. I wanted to take a photo but didn't for fear of judgment. I regretted that for a while, but don't now because I remember so much more of her than just that day of deep pain.
    I have to say I adore your retro style as it suits you very well. You are a credit to your profession.

    • @mekdeaimero6204
      @mekdeaimero6204 Před 10 měsíci +2

      So sorry for your loss😞 hope that you are doing ok now 🙏 ❤️ 😊

    • @barbcarey882
      @barbcarey882 Před měsícem +1

      I took a pic of my Mom

  • @gachawatching1715
    @gachawatching1715 Před 5 lety +6286

    Miranda talking to dead body: Your hair looks pretty
    Dead Body: Thanks!
    Miranda: Aw Hell naw

  • @noeescobar5274
    @noeescobar5274 Před 3 lety +10154

    the topic:💀🔪💉
    the energy:🤩🍭🌸

  • @madihaleigh
    @madihaleigh Před rokem +58

    I’m enrolling into mortuary school in the fall of 2023. I love this video so much! Very fascinating 🥰

    • @ccn9001
      @ccn9001 Před rokem +2

      I was just accepted for this fall 2022. I'm very excited.

    • @ee-di3ox
      @ee-di3ox Před rokem

      @@ccn9001 congratulations!

    • @koko1144
      @koko1144 Před rokem

      Omg sameeeee where???

  • @tegridyfarms9972
    @tegridyfarms9972 Před rokem +15

    I wanted to become a mortician since I was a teenager, but I ended up going into nursing instead (secondary to life events which would take too long to explain). After nursing for almost 20 years, I’m feeling so burned out and seriously considering a career change. I think it’s time for me to go back to school and follow my true calling!
    Bravo to this lovely lady, and bravo to the maker of this short video. It was VERY well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @franziska919
    @franziska919 Před 5 lety +8017

    I feel like you could turn this into the coolest Netflix series of 2019

    • @crybaby3430
      @crybaby3430 Před 5 lety +38

      Lol I would binge watch it every day

    • @MakeupByMayas
      @MakeupByMayas Před 5 lety +26

      There's a show about a funeral home business on Netflix called The Casketeers! I really enjoyed it

    • @MakeupByMayas
      @MakeupByMayas Před 5 lety +8

      @@crybaby3430 There's a show about a funeral home business on Netflix called The Casketeers! I really enjoyed it

    • @MakeupByMayas
      @MakeupByMayas Před 5 lety +4

      @@dootdoot94xo44 There's a show about a funeral home business on Netflix called The Casketeers! I really enjoyed it

    • @triceMMJr
      @triceMMJr Před 5 lety +4

      Casketeers on Netflix

  • @avaao9356
    @avaao9356 Před 3 lety +4431

    IMAGINE driving home with a dead body in the backseat I-

    • @marianek8126
      @marianek8126 Před 3 lety +124

      🤧and the scary thing is that thinking that THE BODY WILL MOVE!😵

    • @philfromthefuture
      @philfromthefuture Před 3 lety +52

      Every weekend with my friends After the bar tour

    • @Retrochap
      @Retrochap Před 3 lety +21

      If this will do or die challenge for me then sure but I have to keep an eye on the body if it moves or comes closer to me every time I look away while driving 😂😂😂

    • @ssam9981
      @ssam9981 Před 3 lety +3

      @@philfromthefuture i swear the best comment lol

    • @6688ya
      @6688ya Před 3 lety

      Eminem had his on the front passenger seat

  • @katm5903
    @katm5903 Před 2 lety +25

    After nursing for almost 18 years and watching people transition, it really makes you think about the same things. This last two years of Covid has really thrusted all of this in people's faces. It has been insane. I am not sure I could do this side of the work, but I greatly appreciate those that can.

  • @EyalNahal
    @EyalNahal Před 2 lety +11

    I really loved to watch this lady. What I do appreciate the most is her attitude while doing her job: her look is really awesome, she enjoys her own look, she is really committed, humble and nice. These is really rare to find not only in morticians but people in general.

  • @scarlettcorbett6719
    @scarlettcorbett6719 Před 5 lety +3892

    Imagine if she saw a ghost
    Ghost : BOOO
    Her : Oh hi Jeremy
    Ghost : Oh hi Miranda how’s life
    Her : How’s your...opps

  • @shuttersnap3798
    @shuttersnap3798 Před 4 lety +4002

    Is no one gonna talk about the fact that she has a cup literally labelled "EMBALMING FLUID"

    • @ariba2917
      @ariba2917 Před 4 lety +75

      @Angee Nix 316 people likes his comment so he isn't the only one..

    • @Feromonix
      @Feromonix Před 4 lety +31

      So no one gonna touch it .. clever 😁

    • @dougiequick1
      @dougiequick1 Před 3 lety +31

      Typical sort light humor common to many professions if you ask me...like Plummers with Roto Rooter coffee cups

    • @dyn.6030
      @dyn.6030 Před 3 lety +9

      Angee Nix no I did too ur the only one who didn’t notice it 🤢🤮

    • @RemiMW
      @RemiMW Před 3 lety +18

      Noticed and thought it was funny and clever because it’s related to her job? Reminds me of haunted houses with feeling boxes that say “brains” “intestine” “eyeballs”

  • @xtin_the_jeweler
    @xtin_the_jeweler Před 2 lety +14

    what a lovely girl ! everything about her is so adorable. god bless her soul we need more people like her on this earth

  • @amycrowe8243
    @amycrowe8243 Před 9 měsíci +3

    From someone who has lost both of my parents, your care and thoughtfulness mean so much. Thank you.

    • @macywood4619
      @macywood4619 Před 16 dny +2

      Same for me now! It’s devastating!

  • @virudshigaap5558
    @virudshigaap5558 Před 4 lety +13953

    she’s in a business that everyone’s dying to get into.

  • @mylah5933
    @mylah5933 Před 4 lety +3031

    Miranda on a date:
    Her date: “So, what’s your body count?”
    “.......”

  • @kaylejackson8363
    @kaylejackson8363 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share your amazing experience and your education with me about being a mortician.

  • @MCRmaryX
    @MCRmaryX Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve been considering going back to school to be a funeral director and embalmer. I’ve watched your video so many times and each time I watch it I want to just go for it. Thank you for what you do.

  • @blessingngozi1695
    @blessingngozi1695 Před 3 lety +3954

    Imagine she is doing someone's makeup and then they just say"oh this isn't really my color do you have something brighter"

  • @ThanhNguyen-sk6uc
    @ThanhNguyen-sk6uc Před 5 lety +7518

    I feel like she could be someone from American horror stories.

  • @juliann8555
    @juliann8555 Před rokem +7

    I love her fashion on & off the job. She is a trailblazer and a true gift to the family's she serves. Bless up!!

  • @4n0mar
    @4n0mar Před rokem +15

    As someone who works in the industry. I LOVE YOU.. so much respect for the loved one. I'd love to work for s funeral home like this! The fact that the families can actually SEE the casket option is just perfect for me.
    Doing kids is what stops me from becoming an embalmer, but I'm still looking more into it & getting more input from ppl

  • @mexikunt
    @mexikunt Před 4 lety +3437

    She kind of creeps me out but I'm also fascinated by her aesthetic.

  • @elijahcaldona7690
    @elijahcaldona7690 Před 3 lety +3530

    I like how she enters the casket room like she's doing a Vogue 73 Questions.

  • @qd4051
    @qd4051 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for your compassion and love in taking care of the deceased. Your warm and lovely outlook surely brings great comfort to their relatives.

  • @ahjort100
    @ahjort100 Před 2 lety +10

    It’s comforting to know there are people out there like her who are driven to ensure human dignity even in death! Well done!

  • @followmeonrobloxmynameisip5970

    She looked like she is from the 50's ... I love it❤️❤️

  • @missj8704
    @missj8704 Před 3 lety +3432

    She's like a Disney princess giving a tour of her kingdom

  • @StaceyyOopsiedaisy
    @StaceyyOopsiedaisy Před rokem +2

    ❤ this deserves love and praise! Thank you for what you do for the families of the deceased x

  • @greygarden485
    @greygarden485 Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely video. Refreshing to see someone who truly loves their job and puts love and compassion into her passed on client. Just beautiful!!

  • @endangeredmexican9644
    @endangeredmexican9644 Před 4 lety +1756

    Everyone gangsta till she sneezes and the corpse says "bless you"

  • @destany9591
    @destany9591 Před 6 lety +7073

    I like her style. Looks like she walked off of a 1950s magazine right into modern times.

  • @tigalbaby
    @tigalbaby Před rokem +8

    Your community is extremely fortunate to have someone with your temperament , aptitude and compassion to assist them in their time of loss. Hope others in the industry can emulate you and recognize that that they need to be pillars of support during a family’s difficult grieving period. It’s a job that few of us can do .

  • @dama_shares
    @dama_shares Před 2 lety +5

    Wonderful, authentic, informative presentation. This young lady is so cool. I love her realistic and mature way of viewing things and especially how she sees the art in her work. My mother always taught me that "death is a part of life." I love that Miranda is living her own life in a way that celebrates her unique vintage style and that she is soft, sweet and gracious. I can identify with this!

  • @lifewithsy7950
    @lifewithsy7950 Před 4 lety +2327

    "They haven't talk back yet"
    Me:😶 tf

  • @MissLaceyNoel
    @MissLaceyNoel Před 6 lety +12271

    I like her. She respects the dead and doesn't seem to just see dollar signs and a body. Lord knows we need these people.

    • @shellyrae777
      @shellyrae777 Před 6 lety +33

      Lacey Noel I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @hoijink.9252
      @hoijink.9252 Před 5 lety +12

      Ikr!

    • @karenmeehan999
      @karenmeehan999 Před 5 lety +33

      It says at the start that it's 16 billion a year.

    • @opheliac6379
      @opheliac6379 Před 5 lety +75

      @cerulean Konie...My Dad was making $150,000 a year before he retired. It's not about the money though. If I went into it, I'd make barely $40k a year. My Dad would do so many funerals a year at no charge or help people out anyway possible. He ran these funeral homes, but did right by the families. How can you overcharge someone when they are grieving? Most in the business HATE the financial aspect. I work in an ER & hate asking for copays! I grew up in the business. It's not as bad as you all think! Directors will work with you. My Dad did so many pro bono...he was pushed to retire.

    • @ebe7157
      @ebe7157 Před 5 lety +55

      It's not the morticians that are greedy bastards. It's the funeral home owners and directors. Avoid chain mortuaries. Absolute fucking vultures.

  • @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe
    @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your professionalism and compassion towards the deceased and the loved ones left behind.

  • @VictoriaMarch13
    @VictoriaMarch13 Před rokem +3

    I wish this were way longer! I would love to hear and see more from her. She's awesome!

  • @mrguy6934
    @mrguy6934 Před 3 lety +8318

    When my ex wife died from the ravages of melanoma there was nothing left of her. The embalmer made her look so good and that's how my kids remember their mom. These people are truly a blessing. Thank you

    • @nisamert2372
      @nisamert2372 Před 3 lety +151

      god will bless you and your kids ❤

    • @kate-loves-bagsshoes1063
      @kate-loves-bagsshoes1063 Před 3 lety +55

      Rest on Mrs

    • @bruh-uj2de
      @bruh-uj2de Před 3 lety +45

      I’m so sorry

    • @jasonosborne2222
      @jasonosborne2222 Před 3 lety +89

      I'm so sorry. My mother died from melanoma in 1987 when she was only 38 years old. Sadly, the funeral home did not make her look so good.

    • @awake8925
      @awake8925 Před 3 lety +30

      May her dear soul rest in peace

  • @Liz-he2ke
    @Liz-he2ke Před 4 lety +3467

    Did she say “I’m heading to go get the deceased that expired”.... what in the blue hell

    • @olgaehernandez57
      @olgaehernandez57 Před 4 lety +206

      The word she used was decedent..(that yes,means a dead person)...but she added just expired..to mean was like not long ago,recently.

    • @arthurvanessen5390
      @arthurvanessen5390 Před 3 lety +111

      Mama's Kitchen that’s not a joke, doctors in the medical field use that term too, even when telling a family that their loved one died 😳

    • @mariarivera4197
      @mariarivera4197 Před 3 lety

      Lol

    • @BKG0227
      @BKG0227 Před 3 lety +28

      I thought it was strange too haha It’s a little more dignified I guess🤷🏻 at least she didn’t say “I’m gonna go haul a dead women around”

    • @dominiquemercado346
      @dominiquemercado346 Před 3 lety +5

      I remembered I went to the cashier to sign some signature for my cousin's burial and then the cashier told me that "oh tha one that EXPIRED?" i was so freaaaking mad and I literally slap the cashier lop

  • @johnhenryholiday4964
    @johnhenryholiday4964 Před 2 lety +7

    I considered being a funeral director.... the closer I got to actually doing it the less I wanted it as a vocation.... This woman has my deepest respect as she is very professional in her approach and presentation.... Thank You Amanda.... Your awesome....

  • @rhwinner
    @rhwinner Před 2 lety +7

    I worked in a mortuary, this brings back memories. Most people will benefit from being exposed to end of life matters. We are so alienated from death in our modern culture.

  • @cmedyugrrerukn7817
    @cmedyugrrerukn7817 Před 4 lety +2783

    She’s like living in 1942 or something like, she looks old fashioned.

    • @shirley6070
      @shirley6070 Před 3 lety +157

      Vintage style not vintage values

    • @salinawhite7669
      @salinawhite7669 Před 3 lety +2

      DID YOU EVER find surprised WHEN dressing up dead body ALL OF A sudden THAT THEY was alive

    • @salinawhite7669
      @salinawhite7669 Před 3 lety +2

      I thinks THAT MY PARENTS WAS still alive WHEN funeral home came OVER took THEIR'S BODY THAT'S WHY I ASKED IF YOU EVER found THEM still alive

    • @fairycringemother964
      @fairycringemother964 Před 3 lety +16

      More like the 60s

    • @cherylcoomes6739
      @cherylcoomes6739 Před 3 lety +1

      Ikr lol

  • @Amar_Sapam
    @Amar_Sapam Před 5 lety +1866

    "Sometimes I talk to them but they haven't talked back yet" I love this woman ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Ap9leJacks-wy3pq
    @Ap9leJacks-wy3pq Před rokem +9

    She’s actually inspirational. Everything she said is actually so professionally said & cares about. Hope she hasn’t had them deceased talk back. Damn

  • @harowil3
    @harowil3 Před 2 lety

    You should be commended for your straight-forward yet sensitive look into the work you do, I have tried for years to get a mortician to be able to understand the basics of death. They are not used to or have the desire to see the reality of someone completely being committed to preserving the dignity and essence of their life and soul and how the body is the encapsulation of the entire history of a. Human being! Your outlook, expressed by your words, seemingly are an exception and for that I thank you!

  • @jaideheta6821
    @jaideheta6821 Před 3 lety +8491

    "its not the dead that can hurt you, its the living." Well said!

    • @XxXXxxXXxx78
      @XxXXxxXXxx78 Před 3 lety +147

      I am 4th generation funeral home worker and my grandfather used to say this all the time. Personally, I've never had an issue with a dead guy. A living one? All the time

    • @paudsmcmack3117
      @paudsmcmack3117 Před 3 lety +57

      My mum always said, fear the living not the dead

    • @baileygreen2324
      @baileygreen2324 Před 2 lety +8

      You can’t heal what you don’t reveal

    • @captainkeyboard1007
      @captainkeyboard1007 Před 2 lety +15

      I agree with you and I believe it. The dead are innocuous. I am more afraid of the living people who can hurt, harm, even kill, especially when they do not possess of the love of Jesus Christ in their hearts. As a teenager, I have seen corpses in the funeral home, even in the preparation room. The dead were not so scary as some of the living people walking around.

    • @ShadNex
      @ShadNex Před 2 lety +6

      They all say that line

  • @Philicia0413
    @Philicia0413 Před 3 lety +7780

    I've noticed that all morticians have a peculiar fashion sense lol they almost always look to be in the wrong era

    • @Loganon2wheels
      @Loganon2wheels Před 3 lety +687

      Most of them could be actors, they are so professional, well spoken, and dress nicely. It seems like they have a better view on life than someone who doesn't work with people who have passed.

    • @aaa-tm5kv
      @aaa-tm5kv Před 3 lety +296

      i'm studying to be one and i'm a tradgoth / 80's goth lol

    • @majie1018
      @majie1018 Před 3 lety +146

      They dress not to kill, but to look creepy.

    • @GreekHandofThanatos
      @GreekHandofThanatos Před 2 lety +51

      @@aaa-tm5kv I’m fixing to begin my college career this fall to become a Medical Examiner, but I’m hoping to get started working with death by getting a job at a funeral home first, while going to college.

    • @Julia-ln5og
      @Julia-ln5og Před 2 lety +18

      They aren't but rather we are

  • @DET.RACHELM
    @DET.RACHELM Před rokem +8

    Seems like she cares about a person's loved one more than some of the people who are actually related. She definitely has a beautiful soul. 💜💜💜💜

  • @sofeygoree4263
    @sofeygoree4263 Před rokem +10

    Mad respect for ur job 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽

  • @14kruitben
    @14kruitben Před 6 lety +2644

    Nobody has said anything about her amazing style! Love the 1950's vibe she has got going on!

    • @kaktees
      @kaktees Před 6 lety +44

      14kruitben yeah! Not everyone can pull it off imho

    • @ACommeAnita
      @ACommeAnita Před 6 lety +35

      Yes, she looks beautiful

    • @Sophsenn
      @Sophsenn Před 6 lety +16

      14kruitben her glasses are gorgeous

    • @babapood
      @babapood Před 6 lety +5

      14kruitben sameee

    • @cassif19
      @cassif19 Před 6 lety +5

      I was reading the comment section just to find a comment about her style. She's gorgeous

  • @Stanats
    @Stanats Před 3 lety +2918

    My grandma passed on a week ago today. I took care of her hair,makeup,and nails. I didn’t want a stranger getting her ready. Never done it before on someone who passed on but I was told by family that she looked really good. I felt good also taking care of her. She took care of me in life so in death I took care of her.

    • @Jewelstarr208
      @Jewelstarr208 Před 3 lety +109

      Juliana Maio bitch go some where else and spread hate

    • @staletylernol3611
      @staletylernol3611 Před 3 lety +70

      Juliana Maio get out of here with that negativity 😒

    • @st-lu6ss
      @st-lu6ss Před 3 lety +74

      @Juliana Maio Y'all be so damn weird sometimes. It's her fucking grandma and she wanted to serve her in a respectful way to give back for what she did when living. Y'all find any way to hate and it's so damn annoying. If you got a reason to why you submitted that, tell us. Quickly. Cause this is not what we finna do.😐

    • @micholakinola1053
      @micholakinola1053 Před 3 lety +20

      God bless you

    • @andicarusfell8387
      @andicarusfell8387 Před 3 lety +35

      Juliana Maio Go fuck yourself

  • @LuLu24Ayo
    @LuLu24Ayo Před rokem

    Same story as many here, my grandfather passed after a six year battle with the effects of a stroke, when he passed he looked very tragic, when we viewed him he looked like the granddaddy I saw when I was a child, my mom was in awe, it was her father.
    It ignited my interest in this career. I have the heart for it.

  • @Neferterri
    @Neferterri Před 6 měsíci +2

    She’s awesome.
    I just graduated mortuary school. Taking my boards next week. Can’t wait to get out there and help families out 🌸

  • @lindalicata8303
    @lindalicata8303 Před 4 lety +2261

    Lost my father on March 28th. He was 97 years old. He looked like he was sleeping. They did a good job. He was wearing a Italian Suit. RIP Francesco Licata. You are with Mommy now. God Bless.

    • @niaavhs
      @niaavhs Před 4 lety +68

      Linda Licata r.i.p to your dad! he lived a long life.

    • @icrymatchatears2857
      @icrymatchatears2857 Před 4 lety +41

      i hope he's in peace

    • @FrogKing77
      @FrogKing77 Před 4 lety +19

      😢 rip

    • @archagoodwill271
      @archagoodwill271 Před 3 lety +11

      Rip i hope

    • @connierich7230
      @connierich7230 Před 3 lety +28

      He lived a nice long life, and the fine italian suit tells me your dad was a very classy man! RIP Mr. Licata.

  • @dailyllamagirl2448
    @dailyllamagirl2448 Před 3 lety +7182

    I would like to do this, but the fact you’ll come across kids and babies would shatter me, all my respect to this lady!!

  • @ashtynsmith17
    @ashtynsmith17 Před rokem +4

    i live in lexington currently and have been thinking about going into mortuary science (hence why i'm watching this)
    it feels like a sign..

  • @marieibarra8009
    @marieibarra8009 Před 5 měsíci

    I love watching your videos... I am absolutely fascinated with the dead & spirit world.. I get goose bumps just talking about it. Thank you for sharing real life bodies.. & exactly what you do for them!
    I have the upmost love & respect for you...

  • @shellyedmb117
    @shellyedmb117 Před 3 lety +3085

    She's embalmed my grandmother and grandfather. They put on great funerals. Nice ppl. Lovely place.

    • @megansampson5445
      @megansampson5445 Před 3 lety +109

      it's always a good comfort to know those who take care of our loved ones are passionate about their work and take care of the families and people they are serving. She seems really nice.

    • @carlosvazquez7437
      @carlosvazquez7437 Před 3 lety +16

      I NOT SAYING SHE DOESN'T HAVE SKILLS IT'S JUST I DON'T KNOW I JUST FIND HER JUST A TAD MORBID

    • @brendapatrickwilson9545
      @brendapatrickwilson9545 Před 3 lety +9

      Thats great and all but i wouldn't want someone touching me after playing with witchcraft or my family just very disturbing behavior id fire her

    • @frenchustube
      @frenchustube Před 3 lety +20

      @@carlosvazquez7437 What did you expect? that she dress and act like Big Bird?

    • @justinzeltsman6302
      @justinzeltsman6302 Před 3 lety +3

      sorry for your loss

  • @SacredFire777
    @SacredFire777 Před 3 lety +2048

    She looks like she could have lived back in the fifties or sixties.

  • @sherriv4860
    @sherriv4860 Před 2 lety +2

    I love her! Her personality and style is so original and cool😍

  • @onionyeoja
    @onionyeoja Před 6 lety +11935

    She found something she's good at and she's making a difference by pursuing her passion. I respect that.

    • @ilse5167
      @ilse5167 Před 6 lety +1

      Tako Yaki do you know you got so many likes

    • @yaz9450
      @yaz9450 Před 6 lety +1

      Ilse ummm... probably
      Don't you think

    • @ilse5167
      @ilse5167 Před 6 lety +3

      asmr lover i think so too but maybe he or she didn’t

    • @yaz9450
      @yaz9450 Před 6 lety +1

      Ilse because they get notifications when someone likes their comment or when someone replies to their comment, so that's why I said that

    • @ilse5167
      @ilse5167 Před 6 lety +5

      asmr lover oh i don’t have that like thing lol

  • @kiing.josiiah.reaacts1675
    @kiing.josiiah.reaacts1675 Před 5 lety +1296

    I feel like this would be the coolest Netflix series!

    • @refinery29
      @refinery29  Před 5 lety +20

      +king.josiiah.reaacts1 We agree!

    • @janetjohnson5475
      @janetjohnson5475 Před 4 lety +10

      There is a show on Netflix called The Casketeers. It's about a family that owns a funeral home. It's a really cute tv show and respectful.

    • @janetjohnson5475
      @janetjohnson5475 Před 4 lety

      Netflix show..The Casketeers..super cute tv show!

    • @gcopter1963
      @gcopter1963 Před 4 lety +2

      Way ahead of you...Six Feet Under...

    • @janetjohnson5475
      @janetjohnson5475 Před 4 lety +1

      @@gcopter1963 Oh my that's an old one but a great show. The others tho are reality shows so different.

  • @brooter1
    @brooter1 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing this. My dad passed away 2 days ago and I found a comfort in this.

  • @andreajones7078
    @andreajones7078 Před rokem +1

    This has been the most beautiful vid I have ever watched on CZcams. I too work with the deceased and their families. It's not for everyone and I take great pride in nurturing the angels.

  • @shrutismitanaik8444
    @shrutismitanaik8444 Před 3 lety +2884

    "I might even talk to them sometimes"
    "They haven't talked back yet"
    Fuck

    • @b.d6642
      @b.d6642 Před 3 lety +144

      I don't know what about her but i wouldn't want them to talk back

    • @halos4124
      @halos4124 Před 2 lety +49

      Yet.....

    • @yorsecretstalker3558
      @yorsecretstalker3558 Před 2 lety +6

      😂😂

    • @raymondmiller5098
      @raymondmiller5098 Před 2 lety +47

      After "the first one talks back" it might be prudent to reconsider your evening alcohol consumption...

    • @lizziecn2729
      @lizziecn2729 Před 2 lety

      😂😂😂

  • @kendrasheart
    @kendrasheart Před 3 lety +4805

    This girl is so respectful and she seems so caring. I wish everyone that dealt with our loved ones bodies could be like this also

    • @icebiirb9440
      @icebiirb9440 Před 3 lety +69

      They are, most funeral directors and morticians are very good people, being people whos jobs are dedicated to giving families those last few moments with loved ones.

    • @IwasBlueb4
      @IwasBlueb4 Před 2 lety

      ur wrong and so r the 3.8 k who liked ur comment..ur all v naive

    • @mcmlxii4419
      @mcmlxii4419 Před 2 lety +6

      @@IwasBlueb4 I agree. I didn't find this woman caring or particularly respectful at all. To me she just seemed weird and a little full of herself.

    • @jotham777
      @jotham777 Před 2 lety +1

      Except she demeans men in the industry. She more than implies that men can’t help those grieving.
      Would you praise a male mortician who suggested that female morticians don’t have what it takes to care for those grieving?

    • @mcmlxii4419
      @mcmlxii4419 Před 2 lety

      @Anonymous Humanbeing Why the unnecessary apostrophe? The word is "cameras".

  • @amandameredith
    @amandameredith Před rokem

    Thank you for all you do. I have much respect for those in this industry

  • @mukunthannarayanasamy4773

    Brave lady!! I suscribe this to appreciate your fearlessness and noble work. My salutes to your brave heart.

  • @lindab7465
    @lindab7465 Před 4 lety +880

    She's basically a Tim Burton character and I love it

  • @prishashetty4516
    @prishashetty4516 Před 4 lety +1828

    "Whatever happens should happen with respect and dignity " wow so beautiful !!!

  • @verahoward2341
    @verahoward2341 Před rokem

    You are amazing. To have such a profession at a young age and handle it is an accomplishment in its own. Someone has to do it. God bless and take care

  • @bieassialaw6832
    @bieassialaw6832 Před 2 lety

    I didn’t watch the whole video but I absolutely agree with her when she was speaking about understanding death and appreciating every little thing in life! I so agree with that! I do not have the stomach to do what she and others in her profession do. They have absolute great nerves…

  • @spacediof
    @spacediof Před 6 lety +6395

    People are saying she’s weird but I disagree...she just has a job not typical to most that she’s passionate about🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @thaliasghost
      @thaliasghost Před 6 lety +42

      I don't think she is weird, I just think she is annoying. She is shallow and thinks because she dresses like a 50s housewife turned goth it makes her special.

    • @spacediof
      @spacediof Před 6 lety +170

      thaliasghost You sound miserable but okay.

    • @thaliasghost
      @thaliasghost Před 6 lety +11

      Don't psychoanalyze strangers. It's allowed to have a critical mind and opinions. You thinking somebody has to be miserable when they do means that you probably are incapable of critical thought. See what I did there. Her work revolves around death. That's the least place where you should be into outward appearance. We all leave the world the way we came. Naked. I don't want somebody who gets her self esteem from her clothes and make up to deal with my dead body, simple. She's not weird at all.

    • @taylarmaiden5832
      @taylarmaiden5832 Před 6 lety +15

      Right It don’t even matter as long as she getting that shmoney 😂

    • @stephenpayne7487
      @stephenpayne7487 Před 6 lety +142

      thaliasghost you said "She's shallow and thinks bc she dresses like a 50s housewife she's special" then turned around and said "don't psychoanalize strangers" practice what you preach!

  • @morningboy_
    @morningboy_ Před 3 lety +2652

    She looks the part as well. She looks like she lived over 100 years and takes the life that the bodies could’ve have lived and add them to her lifespan-

  • @chrisunderwood1614
    @chrisunderwood1614 Před 4 měsíci

    I just lost my father & knowing that the folks at the mortuary would treat him with dignity & respect was paramount to our family. Ty for proving there are beautiful wonderful souls in your business. I wish love & happiness. You are doing God's work❤

  • @sherriemoore1760
    @sherriemoore1760 Před rokem

    Yes young ladi I truly think u are wonderful continue your passion for not only the decease but for your art as well u chose this so be your best at it wish u well always💜💜

  • @ojustambe1918
    @ojustambe1918 Před 5 lety +1176

    “ I am not afraid of being a comfort to someone that most people would be afraid to comfort.” Wow that hit me hard!

    • @dude4054
      @dude4054 Před 4 lety +25

      I lost about 34 brain cells trying to read this

    • @jamiedavids1905
      @jamiedavids1905 Před 4 lety +1

      @@dude4054 same 😂

  • @Good_violetowo_kit
    @Good_violetowo_kit Před 3 lety +1440

    She's like a long lost cousin of the Adams family

    • @Good_violetowo_kit
      @Good_violetowo_kit Před 3 lety +10

      @Sandra Kenny stop doing crack or whatever shit you're on, you're literally commenting nonsense.

    • @bungan7197
      @bungan7197 Před 3 lety +1

      I love that movie

    • @birb2197
      @birb2197 Před 3 lety +2

      @Sandra Kenny yo what are you on, you seem to be in the clouds

    • @andreamtz.7316
      @andreamtz.7316 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Good_violetowo_kit 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @melladodyemmy7
      @melladodyemmy7 Před 3 lety

      Oh 🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂😂

  • @rogerkings9168
    @rogerkings9168 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for showing compassion and care for loved ones

  • @gowiththeflo8742
    @gowiththeflo8742 Před 2 lety

    My mom passed away recently (not covid related) and as with the passing of any loved one, the grieving family and friends are overwhelmed with going through the emotions of their loss.
    I was so relieved that the funeral mortician/beautician took care of my beloved mom and best friend with dignity and the respect she well deserved. She looked stunning. My dearest mom looked elegant and lovely. A real Grace Kelly. Mom always looked so beautiful and her skin was impeccable. We were so grateful that they made mom's last makeover look like a sleeping beauty.

  • @rhiannon0008
    @rhiannon0008 Před 5 lety +1322

    Everything about this just seemed like a Netflix series already

    • @ryder4709
      @ryder4709 Před 4 lety +4

      sadly the closest thing I've seen is a show called "The Casketeers" and that's no where close to a decent series, its hella boring

    • @usenotfound168
      @usenotfound168 Před 4 lety +7

      A show called a hunting of hill house

    • @miss_shaant
      @miss_shaant Před 4 lety +3

      Ryder lol I tried watching it but I felt like it’s more about his family rather than what they do.

    • @shaeeok
      @shaeeok Před 4 lety

      They should make it one just on being a Mortician

  • @sinisterone4673
    @sinisterone4673 Před 3 lety +4621

    I feel like Netflix could make a killer series out of this

  • @heatherknighton3390
    @heatherknighton3390 Před rokem

    Love Love LOVE your attitude and style and how wonderful you are!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Robsav-yx6vi
    @Robsav-yx6vi Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you. What you do is very special. Please always know
    Your respect and professionalism will always be appreciated.

  • @Tikikat22
    @Tikikat22 Před 4 lety +1445

    Her: “Sometimes I talk to them, so far no one has talked back”
    *Me: they talk back I’m out*

    • @yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519
      @yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519 Před 4 lety +4

      Meme Rose 🌹 😂😂😂

    • @dgjin4871
      @dgjin4871 Před 4 lety +3

      I'd be death if they happen to 🥴

    • @ariyanavict0ria
      @ariyanavict0ria Před 4 lety +1

      😂😂

    • @diary_cha
      @diary_cha Před 4 lety +2

      Coz dead couldn’t talk anymore

    • @diary_cha
      @diary_cha Před 4 lety +4

      What really happens we when die? Eclesiastes 9:5,6,10 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing at all, nor do they have any more reward, because all memory of them is forgotten. 6 Also, their love and their hate and their jealousy have already perished, and they no longer have any share in what is done under the sun.10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your might, for there is no work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the Grave, where you are going.
      Why do we die? Genesis 2:9,16,17 Adam and Eve eats the forbidden fruits.cause them to die.Romans 5:12..what is the hope for our dead loved ones? www.jw.org/en/library/books/bible-study/there-will-be-a-resurrection/ if you to know more please donwload our apps.jw library apps for free or visit our official website jw.org

  • @flashtheguardian8501
    @flashtheguardian8501 Před 3 lety +3006

    The way she walks,touch's things and acts she like a female villan in a movie. There is something about her for sure edit..... ( 13/10/2020)thanks for the 693 likes guys appreciate

  • @AKIYIAKELLY
    @AKIYIAKELLY Před 2 lety

    Wow.
    I don't know how this popped up in my Feed.
    But great info.

  • @princekalika4147
    @princekalika4147 Před rokem +1

    Wow today I saw humanity and humility, God bless you lady.

  • @SwirlyisCool
    @SwirlyisCool Před 5 lety +2810

    Is it just me or the female morticians I've gotten to know tend to have a vintage-looking style of sort? Like it feels like it's a requirement to have if you want to be a mortician and you identify as female. :P Not gonna lie it's a nice aesthetic to mix with the theme of death.
    Edit: so many likes! Ty!

    • @royhsieh4307
      @royhsieh4307 Před 5 lety +68

      I think it's the nature of the job u won't know what kind of extra family member will show up at the funeral you wanna be as professional or traditional as you can without looking too much dollar sign involved. Kinda like dignity and respect all mixed together in a politically correct package and vintage is the way to go

    • @_roqui_
      @_roqui_ Před 5 lety +99

      I think it's just a trend! Its either the vintage babe or the goth chic like Abby from law and order! People also get into fields they feel reflects their personality or sense of style!!

    • @lt-so9vm
      @lt-so9vm Před 5 lety +23

      " a nice aesthetic to mix with the theme of death." what the actual hell is wrong with you??

    • @rgp1289
      @rgp1289 Před 5 lety +7

      ZilloCars I plan on being a mortician, i am a female, and don't dress vintage lol.

    • @ehno4913
      @ehno4913 Před 5 lety

      Ikr

  • @hxddia
    @hxddia Před 4 lety +1998

    *don’t ask WHY your here.*
    *The real question is why you stayed.*

  • @kayla2154
    @kayla2154 Před 2 lety +2

    my dad does this and i want to aswell
    i honestly feel like even when you’re dead, you still deserve respect. i honestly found it very sweet when she said she speaks to them. just like you would speak to a sleeping baby🤗
    it is a profession i am interested in, though it kind of scares me, it is still fascinating and i really want to get over it and just learn so i can do it

    • @AshLemonade
      @AshLemonade Před rokem

      Will you ever shadow your dad if you decide to pursue?

  • @peaceloveandhappiness8377

    She is so cool! I love her vintage style! Very beautiful girl doung abd offering an amazing service and I agree with her comment about women in this business being a much needed, welcoming change. YES!