My grandmother passed away last week, and her cremation was two days ago. I'm a grown man, and a doctor, and am still having a hard time with the whole process of death, funerals, cremation, etc. I've been watching a lot of your videos to try and normalize things. The way you talk about things has been extremely comforting.
I work at a crematory, she did a great job...one thing though ,at my crematory anyway, we go through great lengths and a everytime process to insure we take care of peoples loved ones individually!..always!..I take great pride in being the last one to finish the process of someone's loved one to be at peace..its very important to me.
@Andrew Clark, your work is important to me. My father's life will end soon. I cannot take him through these final steps, so I rely on someone like you (he has chosen cremation) to act on my behalf.
I figure there's some crematory out there where the workers have harsh New Yawk accents, hook the bodies up in the freezer like sides of beeves and grill them up like at down-home South Cackey-Lackey family barbecue. Sad when that happens, but I'm sure it does...somewhere.
@andrew clark, I appreciate your work. My brother was cremated and I too will be cremated. I have a question, I have rods on both sides of my spine with metal plates, screws and clamps and wonder, will all that melt down? Thank you for your work!!
You can see struggles with her words on describing the steps in cremating our loved ones . But, I guess it's a heck of a lot different from embalming them
Hi Kari, It's a few days since I saw your crematory tour. Because of your kindness and gentleness I told the family about your tour. I was confident in your thoroughness and discretion. Everyone was interested in the subject. So today we "cast" your tour on the big TV so they could see your presentation. I showed it without comment, though I will tell them about the air tray having two jobs. You did SO well that the family chose to go straight to your prep room tour next. Thank you for your good, gentle presentation.
Thanks so much, my brother just past away, my sisters will bring his ashes back in a week or so from LACA, , my parents were cremated and their remains kept in a wall, at a memorial garden. When it's my turn, I'll request my hardware, metal knee, several staples, screws be kept with my ashes, they were expensive and are part of me. Furthermore, they're stainless and not magnetic, I believe. I think my brother is about 120 lbs, how long in oven? An hour? Very nice video, thanks.
I'm so glad I watched this an the caring ya do for our love ones ..my sister was cremated I didn't want it but she insisted she will be buried beside me in my cofen as well as 3 of my pets as they were cremated .I will have a drawer 2 of my pets will be in .my little Yorkey name pogo will be beside on he an my sister will be around each side of my arms ..my sister wish was to have it done this way so I will abide by her wish ..I don't agree to having this way done but know a lot of my friends will do this an my 3 children have chosen this way but I pray I'm gone to be with my Lord when that time comes as I'm 69 years old but knowing each day is not given .I pray I don't have to lose one of my children before my time ..I just layed my husband down an it's hard to lose your love one .no matter their age as we were together for 52 years ...thank all of the people that do this an doing with respect for our love ones .you are AMAZING to be able to do this ...I'll keep watching the other videos an hope to be able to show my children ..
My grandfather was a undertaker before I was born.. it often ask myself the same question because he’s such a normal person an rarely talks about his many years as an undertaker.. the last person he prepped was his mother’s best friend and work partner.. long story short some people can handle it and some people can’t simple as that
@@wttatb People often find it odd when I mention my occupation, which is an embalmer. When I mention I'm in the funeral industry most people just assume I'm a secretary. It sounds like your grandfather was a good man.
This took the mystery away. My mother is 89 with dementia and when she passes away she told us long ago she wanted to be cremated. It eases my mind to know she will be treated with respect. Thanks
I don’t know why I decided to watch this. I thought it might be upsetting because my fiancé was cremated 20 years ago. Instead I found this so educational, and actually touching at times, because it was obvious to me so much care and respect for the deceased is paramount. You mentioned a couple of times, “We take care of your loved ones.” I love that! God bless you for having such passion and heart for your work. You really do care. Everyone should see your videos if they can. I couldn’t have watched this until now, and I’m glad I have. Off to watch more of your videos. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Hi My Parents would not do that Im thinking about it ..I know I want to be cremated though. Was your Father really in good medical shape upon his death? Does this matter? If they will take your body and how long did it take to receive his remains?
I didn't know that was something you could do, Glad for this and greatfuly sorry for your loss , thank goodness they returned your father to you. Bless you and keep Strong.💕🌻🙏
My great uncle donated his body to science. I was informed that a lot of donations are by nuns. I think it's a great idea although I already have my grave lot paid for. I'd like to donate any valuable organ if I'm in an accident for someone who needs it. Why not!!
My mama is dying and she wants to be cremated. She’s always talked of wanted to be, but now knowing she won’t be here much longer has left me searching for as much as possible. I’m a Christian and hold strong to my faith, but when you’re looking at death in the face .. or I should say ... knowing a parent is ... it’s a feeling I wouldn’t wish on anyone. As crazy as this sound and as I type with tears filling my eyes .. I have even searched if she’ll be able to “feel” this process. Thank you for this explanation. My heart goes out to all who have lost someone 💜
Melissa, my heart goes out to you. Your mama would not feel a single thing if she is cremated. I pray that may Great God will take care of you. May you cast your burdens and care upon Him, who is able to keep you as you undergo this mean time.
So many prayers for you. It is so hard. We wasn't big on cremation . But my dad wanted buried in a small cemetery with his parents and grand parents. Cremation was only way he would fit. He even went to the funeral home his friend owned and told them his wishes. They went there within minutes of him passing & got his body. We was allowed to go back and see him at funeral home. But they only hold them I think it was 2 hours if not being cremated. Remember you are allowed to be with her .. to help get her ready . and even have a service before cremation. We had a one day pay your respect thing for dad with a big dinner down stairs. Had his urn but in middle of a large flower wreath. ..
Thank You so very much for this video!!! My mother passed away in 2014. I loved my mother very, very deeply. To this very day I cry over her passing as if it was yesterday! I am her middle son. My mother was cremated and, I have her remains to this very day in her former bedroom. My family has told me that the ashes were not my mom but, a group of body's all burned together and split up into multiple boxes. However, watching this video has gave me a peace of mind that indeed I have my mother's remains. God Bless you for helping with my peace of mind! Thank You. Joe
Also, thank you for sharing this process. Until now, I was unaware that I could be present even for a fee. My Funeral home NEVER told me or my family that, that was an option. Also, how many crematoriums are in Michigan?? Thank You again and God Bless you for your work!!
@@joe7263 I'm a middle child too and my mum passed away suddenly in December 2018. It's the worst feeling ever, we still have her ashes at home too. And as a funeral administrator/arranger I can assure you that bodies are cremated on their own. One body per cremator.
@@KaritheMortician Do all crematorium’s in different states provide the ID piece you showed? Is it inside the container they send with the ashes? I did not see anything like that when my loved one, was shipped to me from another, state. Thank you, for your compassionate, presentation.
Some people are anointed and called to do certain things. Not everyone is called to preach or teach, but everyone has a calling. A great example is my wife's aunt was an ER Nurse for many years. Just being around her brings a calming effect to you. You, Kari, are, most definitely, called to do what you do.
Since we don't have gasoline here in the UK so that 50lbs of fat will use more gas Therms to burn it. But the cremators we have are very efficient in fossil fuel
MY FAMILY WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE OUR MOTHER PRYOR TO CREMATION. WE WATCHED AS THE PLACED HER BODY IN THE FURNACE. MY OLDEST BROTHER WAS GIVEN THE OPTION OF PRESSING THE BUTTON TO TURN IT ON. IT WAS HARD, BUT WE KNOW THAT SHE IS FREE OF SUFFERING AND WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN WHEN WE TOO COME TO THAT BRIDGE.
Taylor Jaiide I too wish that I could have been present at my wife’s’ cremation 12 years ago. The option was never mentioned to me and my son. Had we known, we would have been present during the procedure as it would have added another layer of closure for both of us.
TAYLOR+ MY EX WIFE FLEW 24 HRS TO THE PHILIPPINES TO WITNESS HER MOM BEING CREMATED, IF YOU WANT TO HEAR ALL HER BONES CRACKING AND BLOWING UP FROM THE INTENSE HEAT AND A DEATH SMELL IN THE AIR, GO RIGHT AHEAD FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVOR BUT MY EX WIFE HAS THAT IN HER MEMORY FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE
My uncle was too , he passed away in feb of this year. It's been so hard , he was my rock ! I wanted to go with him but they wouldn't let me which I really am upset about. It wasn't like a normal funeral we had a memorial service with his ashes but I just didn't want to leave him after he passed. Thank you for posting this. I have heard some places let you go and be there for the cremation. I also heard a undertaker say that cremation is horrible sounding!!! That has worried me not gonna lie.
What comfort is there knowing your mother was burned then pulverized like pagans did way back then? It actually crushed a little bone called the Luz, by which GOD recreates another body at Resurrection. Don't be so proud of this. Sorry. Just ask a Rabbi!!!
I lost three sons, Andrew 1984, Asa 1989, and Aaron 2008. Andrew and Asa were buried, and Aaron, I chose cremation because I couldn't go through another funeral procession. I just happened upon your prep room and crematory tours and found them very interesting. I admire the respect you display toward the deceased. To some they may be just a dead body, but they are somebody's dead body. These tours were very interesting. Thank you.
Thank you very much. I am going to be cremated when I die. I feel much better about the process after watching video. You are respectful and informative.
I Have worked as a nurse for just under 40 years and have helped stay with people who transitioned on to the next journey . I never realized the actual process after they left us . In the past 5 years I lost both my parents and had them both cremated as this was their wishes. (actually my mom said just put me in a hefty bag and put me out at the curb for trash pick up) a sense of humor I will always miss. your videos have helped me put an ending to the chapter in people's lives , as death is a part of life. Thank you for your informative , professional series.
Kari I learned a lot today from your videos. I feel so relieved from not knowing what really happens and seeing what really goes on behind the closed doors and curtains of a morgue and a crematory. Thank you for schooling me. I sure wish I could be transferred straight to where you work hard. Because you have a big heart and you REALLY CARE!😇
I'm a commercial Refrigeration service guy. One of the hardest days in my job is the service call at the morgue to work on the coolers that hold bodies. The pressure is on to get the thing fixed and cooling again quickly !!!
Thank you for this respectful video. Both of my parents were cremated. I pray to God their cremations were handled with the utmost care, respect, and dignity.
I decided to be cremated and when I said that ,a few days later my whole family decided that is how they want to go too. I am so glad to have watched this and now I know and understand it better. This is for me for sure.
Kari, Thank you so much for such a concise and respectful tour. When my mom departed this life she was cremated and I never realized how comforting it is to have her remains close. Years ago, I thought it was rather gruesome to think of that. But when we lose loved ones this process, and having their remains close in an urn gives a sense of comfort that is amazing. Most of my relatives were buried in cemeteries and that now seems very cold and lonely to me. Thanks again!
At the end of the day. You are gone. So cremation is fine with me. I already told my family. Do not spent $10,000 on a funeral. Spend $1,000 and just burn me. That is not me no more anyway. Iam already gone. That's just my shell.
kassi lantry yeah these aren’t cheap. That ‘just creamate me’ response is usually someone who wants to kick the financial responsibility to someone else and is trying to justify it. Leaves the next of kin in a horrible financial bind.
I just viewed the tour on embalming and cremation. You did an amazing job in explaining how each process was done. Most recently my husband was cremated in 2019. Also my other family members all had burials. Thank you so much for your time on each presentation of clear, and concise information on each process.
Thanks for this information! Very interesting and helps me understand how my mom, dad and brother were handled. Makes me feel at peace with my decision for my own cremation choice.
Thank-you so much for your channel. I have shared it with a friend of mine who is a semi-retired Funeral Director and she thinks what you are doing is wonderful and says all of your information is spot-on for accuracy and a channel that more people should be watching.
I agree this channel and others like it has helped me more understand the process mother went though and for to better cope not only with her " death",but the full aspects of it. Thank you
@@rhondawilliams5859 aren’t y’all scared tho ? This is my biggest fear ever and I can’t believe I’m even watching this as I’m so terrified of death ! Like why do we have to die ! I wish we could all live forever 😢
Yes a relative had her Mom cremated by local funeral home that actually only does cremations..The family asked for her fingerprints and lock of hair before the cremation,as the Director had agreed upon,but unfortunately he cremated her and forgot to do as Family asked..He did come to Families home in person to apologize and refund his fees.
Very interesting and educatioal process.The putting together of the paperwork is useful in making sure that the work is properly done.Many thanks 👍 for the walk through and explanation.
"Thank you very much, I have my best friends ashes untill her family can take her home, but she is not just a box of ashes, she was my best friend, and her friendship and love will live in my heart forever"!!!! 💐😌🌹😢
My dad and most loved brother it's hard to even talk about my brother Jeff it's still Recent 3 yrs he was my favorite..and only living relative.. believe it truly gets lonely now.. my husband can't take his place.. sorry for your loss..
My Mom was cremated in January 2013, I opted not to attend, but I was treated very well as the Funeral Home called me once her remains were ready. They did everything so we did not have to deal with details while grieving the loss of her. The care home, Glencroft of Glendale, Arizona took wonderful care of her and guided me as the surrogate through the entire process. Now I understand what her body went through after she passed. She was treated with dignity and respect, thus the family was treated with dignity and respect!! Thank You for the informative video as I also plan to be cremated once I pass away.
Eric Von Dumb: I bought a book at the "Hot Dog Cart Store". It discussed cerebral transference from the dead. You never know what those electron pixies are carrying through the air.
YeahJack: Hot Dogs Saved My Life! LOL As a former Avionics Tech, I would advise attaching a Heat Sink to your person before entering the burn area. Then, if possible, use a leaf blower to cause the electron pixie dust to be dispersed and mute the transference. Ear plugs and nasal blockers will also aid in the blockage of the cerebral transference. An OSHA approved Facial mask is optional, as any dust entering through an oral entrance is usually voided within the working day. LMAO
Eric Von Dumb: Great response. Thanks, at least someone understands me. Oh, yeah, what would we do without OSHA? Thanks to your advice I'm no longer afraid, and the next time I'm in a crematorium I'll be a happy guy ~~~ (laughing even harder).
Jack Sac: Next time I'm in a crematorium, I'll be in the capable hands of Kari or BIGDAVE, and won't really care. Keep up the humor! Life is basically.... so far so good, so far so good.
My granddaughter passed in September. She was embalmed and then cremated. I was being haunted by the images in my head to the lint of dreaming about it. Now that I have watched your videos, my horrific thoughts are now calmed. Thank you for doing this for people’s peace and love.
My dad was cremated. It's what he wanted . He said he never wanted to be in the ground for the bugs to eat him. Even know it's what he wanted it's still hard. I think it's just hard he's gone.
My dad commited suicide earlier this year,his will stated he wanted burying,it was so hard watching his casket being lowered,it now haunts me hes under the ground all alone
You are awesome and so respective. .. Can hear you always making sure you use respected word choices to explain to us the process . Thanks for taking time to do this.... Great job
Thank you Kari for letting your followers see what happens during the cremation process. My son passed away a week and a half ago. I wanted him cremated so we could have his ashes and make memorial necklaces or whatever the rest of the family wanted to do to memorialize him. My daughter in law at the last minute changed everything that we had agreed on wanted him buried. The cost alone for burial is astronomical and her father and I had to pay for everything. Let your wishes be known and don't leave it to others who will be in emotional turmoil and will make arrangements based on guilt. Now my son is buried in North Carolina and I will not be able to visit his grave. You really made me feel comfortable with cremation. Thank you Kari!
I just rewatched this for the second time. My dad passed in October 2019 and was cremated and I had the hardest time with that just thinking about him being burned . This video, like so many of your videos,made me feel so much more comfortable about the process. We just put his remains into an urn today. Thank you so much for what you do!
all bodies even burial is deteriatin only bones left...same as cremation..God receives the soul ...its free when u pass...die sounds so final but its the beginnin...pass vs die....look how many slaves graves that bldgs on top of ..so many unmarked graves..where is the respect ? preachers say at funerals u are with the lord...yet the body is resurrected..the dead in christ...but God wants only whts spiritual...new body only He can provide... God Bless us...how u lived not how u died or buried...essence of your life is wht happened between life n death (that dash)born- passed
I know when my second wife passed I wanted. Her too buried with her too be buried with her favorite Chuck boots on and to be buried with her white gold wedding rings and at the grave side service the funeral director asked me if I wanted him too remove them I told him too leave them on her I thought it was good of him too put a beer of silicone be tween the vault lid and the and the vault too keep the water out but then he asked me if I wanted him too remove them and give them too back too me but I wanted them to stay with her
For some people... There are others, like me, who do not care about funerals or the like at all. When it is my time, I hope to lay down at my favorite hog and deer hunting spot, and let the animals consume me as I had consumed them while I was living. If I know for sure that I am suffering from a terminal illness and there is no cure, I am simply going to discharge myself from any medical facility that I may be in against medical advice and hopefully while I still have enough energy to do so, and take that one final trip into the wilderness with my rifle and sleeping bag. I do not believe in life after death, or heaven, or hell, or any other man-made fantasy tales. The time to enjoy life to the fullest, contribute to society, and do good deeds, are when you are living. Once you are gone, you are gone. Ain't no coming back and ain't no "next step" in some "journey"... Just like you do not remember anything from before you were born, death is going to be the same thing.
@@BlueSkyCountry I have always felt that same way. I got over it. Now you put me back to my original belief. I just don't know what to believe I do have hopes of seeing my loved ones again. Idk any more. Have to wait till death to find out i guess
My son was cremated.. I can’t look at his ashes to see the color of them.. he had cancer so I guess the chemo may change the color.. he ate healthy but cancer don’t care.. his was terminal from the start.. it would have been nice if the funeral home would have suggested I could have been there... but sure if I would have cause I was holding his hand when he died.. love you and miss you my son.. til we meet again.
I lost my daughter and they asked me if I wanted to be there and I couldn't do it. After reading these comments I feel guilty now. I can't even watch this whole video. I hope my little girl knows me well enough to understand that I couldn't do it. I know how you feel about your boy.. I want my baby back so bad..
Carol, sorry to say... but his remains may look white, cream or even tan. Black remains is due to a metal or laziness of not finishing the cremation complete. It can be due to the chemicals we have to take to help us beat this cancer, but more over it's from above as mentioned.
Wowww! Im learning SO much with your video's! I didnt know you could stay with your loved one during this process! My goodness I wish I had known these things a long time ago!
I think this varies depending on where you live. I specifically asked if I could stay with my mom when she was cremated. I was told it was "against the law". Maybe things have changed, but in 1998 that is what I was told in Michigan.
@@AKPolarBear In my state, you are allowed to be a "witness", i.e. be there while the body is loaded into the retort and may participate. But then you would have to leave following the push of the on button. Some facilities let you do this by remote control. As "Bigdave" mentions, an external fire could result, thereby creating a liability on the part of the owner.
My 20 yr old daughter was cremated, and I chose not to come and view. They allow it in WI. It's just something that I couldn't handle at the time. It's all a personal decision.
In the grand scheme of things we are not the most important thing in the world. It doesn’t matter how much money you have worked so hard to earn. Use your life to be kind and do what you can to help people.
Obese individuals are usually done on a cold hearth start up. That is where the retort is just started for the day and that person goes first. If the larger person is put into a hot retort the grease could cause a run away fire and also overheat the refractory materials in the retort. The retort is started after the person is deposited. Then the flame is brought down and the grease burns itself and you just regulate the temp with air. You are so right about the 50 lbs of fat is equal to 12 gallons of gasoline. These grease fires can really get out of control and burn the crematorium down. Great video. Hopeful someday I’ll be opening my own crematory.
We manufacturer, service/repair crematories, operator certification, troubleshoot, offer VE testing. You name it. :-) Love your channel Kari. Found it this evening and I've watched quite a few videos thus far. Add adding another note. 4000 degrees is also way over temp and the refractory would be shot after running at that temp. These bricks are rated for high temp but only about 32-3300 degrees absolute max, but should not get this high on a normal operation. Much more than that and you start talking about fires and serious structural issues. You are correct about regulated temp, each State is diff usually 1600 or 1800 degrees.
Did an excellent Presentation. Very relieved to view this. Thought it would have been horrible, the Presenter made it easy to understand and not as unpleasant as some seemed to indicate. Thank you so much.
Thank You for the Tour of the Crematory! I have read a lot about them but this is the first video I’ve seen that actually shows what I have been reading about!
Thank you for a very interesting explanation of what we don't get to see. You did an excellent job in presenting the facts. You are a caring professional!
I lost both of my sisters at young ages in the past 8 years. And it has made me so curious about all of this. And scared to die. One passed from ovarian cancer and my other sister passed from injuries from a car accident. I am terrified.
@@fleabagfriend85 I regret that you lost your sisters. I pray that may Great God take well care of you and that you may lean on Him for He cares for you.
Momboo Jones she can do this Job as you would guess that others can Not do it. This is a very simple reason for why she can do this sort of job that is, cause the Lord Jesus has everyone working for him. He make perfect people for certain jobs. I certainly would not want to do this job but then I do not know if I could do it either. It sure would not be one of my first choices I must tell that. I would probably not last long. Good job to this woman that’s why she can do it we all have a job to do when we work for the Lord Jesus Christ. I don’t even know if this is the right thing to do with a human as we all used to be buried at one time when a person past. But all I know is somebody’s got to do this.
They have emotions it gets to him at times especially when it's somebody they know, they are a special breed! I put them up there with an RN in a trauma unit it's not for everybody, but if they know what's going to happen when they die what's on the other side this is something nobody should be afraid of they should be in a hurry to get there she done a wonderful job on the video
I just started working in the crematory at the funeral home I work at- I wish I would've seen this before I started training! you did such an awesome job at simplifying the information and making it easy to digest. thank you!
Sarah Beauty It's no biggy. Death is the only sure thing will happen to all of us! We might as well get acquainted with the idea! It happens to both young and old, but don't be scared. Learn what the Orthodox Church teaches about it. It's actually a beautiful passage for a Christian! ☺🌻👍
Thank you for this! I’ve been doing crematoria for my architectural thesis and I have no idea what it looks like from the inside and it’s kind if difficult to ask permission to have a tour in a crematoria in our place cos of covid. Every flow and functions are answered. People think my thesis is weird but it’s the reality 🤍🙏🏻
My GF a few years ago got the opportunity to take part of her fathers cremation. It took me months to come to terms of her choice in a opportunity to do it. I thought it was weird, odd and i even thought twice on my relationship with her. But it came to light for me when she told me just how exciting it was for her after months passed. I will keep the details to myself but she got to use some of the tools and machines you mentioned. Glad i stumbled upon you here. 😊
I was never told by the funeral home that I could have been present when my husband was cremated. I would have been there so he wasn’t alone. We were together for 46 years and I’m very upset to know that being with him to the very end of his journey wasn’t offered to me.
Ann, I am upset also! My husband passed 15 yrs ago and per his wishes was cremated, I was never told I could be him, as I would have been! very upsetting
Fact, they are not ran up to 4000 degrees. The brick have a limit of 2500 degrees. Average temp is 1550 to 1750. Florida is not 2000 degrees. 2000 degrees is what we call the high limit which means if the temp hits 2000 degrees it will turn burners off to cool back down to safe temps then starts back up. Those three machine are PPIII or also know as Super PowerPak. I was the senior tech for 10 years with this company building these machines and training people. Great job, a lot to learn.
Hey Rick James, that line you used, "it gave you the Heebie Geebies." That's my line. I don't think I have heard anyone else say that before. That's hilarious!!!!
Kari, I have a question on cremation for taller individuals. My dad is 300% sure he wants to be cremated but hasn't made any arrangements for himself, which is fine. I understand it will be my job to handle and I just want to make sure I'm educated. I understand that for the heavier folks there is an additional cost, but what about taller? He's almost 7feet but isn't obese. I understand the additional cost is because of additional weight but his being heavier is a product of his height not weight. I thought since the bones get pulverized and doesn't need additional gas to cremate that it would be the same? I'm so grateful you are here and available for questions because I would not know where to go for answers!! I cannot have a repeat of what we went through when my grandmother died. I swore I would be educated and would not bullied again.
Hi Kari, I agree. Thank God for you. It’s obvious that you care deeply about your job, and the families who choose to use cremation at the end of ones life. Can you tell me how long it usually takes for all of the paperwork to be done (death certificate filed, burial/cremation signed off on) from the time of death (natural causes) to cremation or from the time of death where an autopsy is involved to cremation? Thank you so much for the videos they are super informative.
My grandmother passed away last week, and her cremation was two days ago. I'm a grown man, and a doctor, and am still having a hard time with the whole process of death, funerals, cremation, etc. I've been watching a lot of your videos to try and normalize things. The way you talk about things has been extremely comforting.
Big hugs to you. Losing someone can't be rationalized even with our logical perspectives as professionals.
I work at a crematory, she did a great job...one thing though ,at my crematory anyway, we go through great lengths and a everytime process to insure we take care of peoples loved ones individually!..always!..I take great pride in being the last one to finish the process of someone's loved one to be at peace..its very important to me.
I would like to think every crematory does
@Andrew Clark, your work is important to me. My father's life will end soon. I cannot take him through these final steps, so I rely on someone like you (he has chosen cremation) to act on my behalf.
On behalf of all concerned, thank you.
I figure there's some crematory out there where the workers have harsh New Yawk accents, hook the bodies up in the freezer like sides of beeves and grill them up like at down-home South Cackey-Lackey family barbecue. Sad when that happens, but I'm sure it does...somewhere.
@andrew clark, I appreciate your work. My brother was cremated and I too will be cremated. I have a question, I have rods on both sides of my spine with metal plates, screws and clamps and wonder, will all that melt down? Thank you for your work!!
I must repeat... Kari, your compassionate, respectful and informative RUclips productions are so appreciated. Thank you for all your efforts.
You can see struggles with her words on describing the steps in cremating our loved ones .
But, I guess it's a heck of a lot different from embalming them
I would think she had knowledge of this procedure going through school
I want to be never knew remains had a metal tag confirmation of the person. Thank you 💖 your respectful care.🙏
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Thanks for the no-nonsense presentation of a clean, dignified and humane process.
I love that the box says deceased handle with respect and care. That's so caring. 💝
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I love how Kari makes the GREATEST effort to reply to everyone. Makes me feel so cool 😄
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Same. I was very moved by that. 💖
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JaneLee 🇺🇲 - in Suburban Philadelphia
7/24/21
Hi Kari,
It's a few days since I saw your crematory tour. Because of your kindness and gentleness I told the family about your tour. I was confident in your thoroughness and discretion. Everyone was interested in the subject. So today we "cast" your tour on the big TV so they could see your presentation.
I showed it without comment, though I will tell them about the air tray having two jobs.
You did SO well that the family chose to go straight to your prep room tour next.
Thank you for your good, gentle presentation.
I am so embarassed lol That is quite an audience!
Thank you so much for the encouragement!
Thanks so much, my brother just past away, my sisters will bring his ashes back in a week or so from LACA, , my parents were cremated and their remains kept in a wall, at a memorial garden.
When it's my turn, I'll request my hardware, metal knee, several staples, screws be kept with my ashes, they were expensive and are part of me. Furthermore, they're stainless and not magnetic, I believe. I think my brother is about 120 lbs, how long in oven? An hour? Very nice video, thanks.
I'm so glad I watched this an the caring ya do for our love ones ..my sister was cremated I didn't want it but she insisted she will be buried beside me in my cofen as well as 3 of my pets as they were cremated .I will have a drawer 2 of my pets will be in .my little Yorkey name pogo will be beside on he an my sister will be around each side of my arms ..my sister wish was to have it done this way so I will abide by her wish ..I don't agree to having this way done but know a lot of my friends will do this an my 3 children have chosen this way but I pray I'm gone to be with my Lord when that time comes as I'm 69 years old but knowing each day is not given .I pray I don't have to lose one of my children before my time ..I just layed my husband down an it's hard to lose your love one .no matter their age as we were together for 52 years ...thank all of the people that do this an doing with respect for our love ones .you are AMAZING to be able to do this ...I'll keep watching the other videos an hope to be able to show my children ..
She is one of the most respectful funeral directors I have ever encountered. My husband worked for a funeral home and they are also a very good group.
WOW, in depth tour! She's AWESOME! The only thing that would make this better, is to show me with a REAL body!! Thank you for doing this video!
My grandfather was a undertaker before I was born.. it often ask myself the same question because he’s such a normal person an rarely talks about his many years as an undertaker.. the last person he prepped was his mother’s best friend and work partner.. long story short some people can handle it and some people can’t simple as that
@@wttatb People often find it odd when I mention my occupation, which is an embalmer. When I mention I'm in the funeral industry most people just assume I'm a secretary. It sounds like your grandfather was a good man.
@Heather Bleu
Make us a video of you embalming someone please! You don't have to identify them just curious of the procedure.
Very respectful.
This took the mystery away. My mother is 89 with dementia and when she passes away she told us long ago she wanted to be cremated. It eases my mind to know she will be treated with respect. Thanks
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This is a dignified explanation of cremation and one I am grateful to have heard. Thank you, Kari.
Thank you
I don’t know why I decided to watch this. I thought it might be upsetting because my fiancé was cremated 20 years ago. Instead I found this so educational, and actually touching at times, because it was obvious to me so much care and respect for the deceased is paramount. You mentioned a couple of times, “We take care of your loved ones.” I love that! God bless you for having such passion and heart for your work. You really do care. Everyone should see your videos if they can. I couldn’t have watched this until now, and I’m glad I have. Off to watch more of your videos. Thank you! 🙏🏻
So much respect shown to help one understand the process. Thank you.
So nice of you to show this to all of us. We did my brother this way ,I wish I could have seen this before that happened
I'm here for the same reason. 🙏 💚 #allthelove
@@shannonbeck6701 There is no longer a reason...to remove arms...for severely obese?
Some places don’t respect the dead tho ! And are treated awfully
I had a friend who ran a Crematorium and I went several times there. The Professionalism and pride with which the job was done were really impressive.
My son was cremated and your comment made me feel good. Thx RESPECT is all want for our loved ones
When my Dad passed. He willed his body to science. The medical school did his cremation at the end of there studies and returned his remains to me
Thank you for sharing!
Hi My Parents would not do that
Im thinking about it ..I know I want to be cremated though.
Was your Father really in good medical shape upon his death?
Does this matter? If they will take your body and how long did it take to receive his remains?
I didn't know that was something you could do,
Glad for this and greatfuly sorry for your loss , thank goodness they returned your father to you. Bless you and keep Strong.💕🌻🙏
My great uncle donated his body to science. I was informed that a lot of donations are by nuns. I think it's a great idea although I already have my grave lot paid for. I'd like to donate any valuable organ if I'm in an accident for someone who needs it. Why not!!
2@@lisabarger7013
My mama is dying and she wants to be cremated. She’s always talked of wanted to be, but now knowing she won’t be here much longer has left me searching for as much as possible. I’m a Christian and hold strong to my faith, but when you’re looking at death in the face .. or I should say ... knowing a parent is ... it’s a feeling I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
As crazy as this sound and as I type with tears filling my eyes .. I have even searched if she’ll be able to “feel” this process.
Thank you for this explanation. My heart goes out to all who have lost someone 💜
BIggest hugs to you right now!!
My heart goes out to you. I understand. My mom passed away Jan13.worst part is I cant pick up the phone and just say hello mom I love u.. ❤
Melissa, my heart goes out to you. Your mama would not feel a single thing if she is cremated. I pray that may Great God will take care of you. May you cast your burdens and care upon Him, who is able to keep you as you undergo this mean time.
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So many prayers for you. It is so hard. We wasn't big on cremation . But my dad wanted buried in a small cemetery with his parents and grand parents. Cremation was only way he would fit. He even went to the funeral home his friend owned and told them his wishes. They went there within minutes of him passing & got his body. We was allowed to go back and see him at funeral home. But they only hold them I think it was 2 hours if not being cremated. Remember you are allowed to be with her .. to help get her ready . and even have a service before cremation. We had a one day pay your respect thing for dad with a big dinner down stairs. Had his urn but in middle of a large flower wreath. ..
Thank You so very much for this video!!! My mother passed away in 2014. I loved my mother very, very deeply. To this very day I cry over her passing as if it was yesterday! I am her middle son. My mother was cremated and, I have her remains to this very day in her former bedroom. My family has told me that the ashes were not my mom but, a group of body's all burned together and split up into multiple boxes. However, watching this video has gave me a peace of mind that indeed I have my mother's remains.
God Bless you for helping with my peace of mind! Thank You.
Joe
Also, thank you for sharing this process. Until now, I was unaware that I could be present even for a fee. My Funeral home NEVER told me or my family that, that was an option. Also, how many crematoriums are in Michigan??
Thank You again and God Bless you for your work!!
I feel for you , I lost my mom in 2012 . It is a heavy blow. I can feel her influence and love daily.
@@joe7263 I'm a middle child too and my mum passed away suddenly in December 2018. It's the worst feeling ever, we still have her ashes at home too. And as a funeral administrator/arranger I can assure you that bodies are cremated on their own. One body per cremator.
@@DavidMiller.93 mine too. December 2,2018
@@karenaguilojach2727 bless you :( x
I’m impressed with the facility and process. I always wondered about it and didn’t picture the facility being so clean.
Thank you!
I doubt all of them are hence why she was impressed
@@KaritheMortician Do all crematorium’s in different states provide the ID piece you showed? Is it inside the container they send with the ashes? I did not see anything like that when my loved one, was shipped to me from another, state. Thank you, for your compassionate, presentation.
@@buckjohnson1119 Inside Container, Nice one at that, depends on the Funeral home.
I imagined there'd be grease and black ash caked on the walls and covering all other surfaces.
Commendations to the crematorium for exceptional cleanliness and THANK YOU Kari for your excellent, informative and educational videos.
It is mandatory for all crematoriums to be kept clean and neat like that. They get inspected often and if not clean they will shut them down.
Your an amazing person to beable to work in this Field!!
@@Trump24FJB not true at all!! Everyone is different can not be compared to another person!
@@aliciamangar1513 what are you talking about?
@@aliciamangar1513 nobody asked you
Some people are anointed and called to do certain things. Not everyone is called to preach or teach, but everyone has a calling. A great example is my wife's aunt was an ER Nurse for many years. Just being around her brings a calming effect to you. You, Kari, are, most definitely, called to do what you do.
“50 lbs of fat is the equivalent to 12 gallons of gasoline.” I never knew that!
Neither did I.......
You learn something new everyday
Since we don't have gasoline here in the UK so that 50lbs of fat will use more gas Therms to burn it.
But the cremators we have are very efficient in fossil fuel
@@SSsmith24 you just cracked .me up! 😄 not to be unfeeling about this subject but that made me laugh out loud.......
So glad I saw this video as I will be cremated.
Thank you for this very good video tour. You dispelled many fears and apprehension about the process.
I wish I would have known that I could be there with my mom during this process when it was done a few years ago, so she wasn't alone
MY FAMILY WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE OUR MOTHER PRYOR TO CREMATION. WE WATCHED AS THE PLACED HER BODY IN THE FURNACE. MY OLDEST BROTHER WAS GIVEN THE OPTION OF PRESSING THE BUTTON TO TURN IT ON. IT WAS HARD, BUT WE KNOW THAT SHE IS FREE OF SUFFERING AND WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN WHEN WE TOO COME TO THAT BRIDGE.
Taylor Jaiide I too wish that I could have been present at my wife’s’ cremation 12 years ago. The option was never mentioned to me and my son. Had we known, we would have been present during the procedure as it would have added another layer of closure for both of us.
I didn't know either. I would have liked to see my father's process.
TAYLOR+ MY EX WIFE FLEW 24 HRS TO THE PHILIPPINES TO WITNESS HER MOM BEING CREMATED, IF YOU WANT TO HEAR ALL HER BONES CRACKING AND BLOWING UP FROM THE INTENSE HEAT AND A DEATH SMELL IN THE AIR, GO RIGHT AHEAD FOR YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVOR BUT MY EX WIFE HAS THAT IN HER MEMORY FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE
It is well. Your loved ones were never alone and never will be. God bless.
Thank you for posting this video. My mom was cremated & watching this actually gives me some comfort knowing.
Thank you!
My uncle was too , he passed away in feb of this year. It's been so hard , he was my rock ! I wanted to go with him but they wouldn't let me which I really am upset about. It wasn't like a normal funeral we had a memorial service with his ashes but I just didn't want to leave him after he passed.
Thank you for posting this.
I have heard some places let you go and be there for the cremation. I also heard a undertaker say that cremation is horrible sounding!!! That has worried me not gonna lie.
How
What comfort is there knowing your mother was burned then pulverized like pagans did way back then? It actually crushed a little bone called the Luz, by which GOD recreates another body at Resurrection. Don't be so proud of this. Sorry.
Just ask a Rabbi!!!
@@mrs.elitenugz8491: Just don't do it.
Ask any Rabbi what this does to your soul.
I lost three sons, Andrew 1984, Asa 1989, and Aaron 2008. Andrew and Asa were buried, and Aaron, I chose cremation because I couldn't go through another funeral procession. I just happened upon your prep room and crematory tours and found them very interesting. I admire the respect you display toward the deceased. To some they may be just a dead body, but they are somebody's dead body. These tours were very interesting. Thank you.
Thank you very much. I am going to be cremated when I die. I feel much better about the process after watching video. You are respectful and informative.
no pace makers for me!
I want to be cremated when I pass as well. I always have. I never liked the idea of expensive funerals and being buried in the ground...
Very well presented.
I Have worked as a nurse for just under 40 years and have helped stay with people who transitioned on to the next journey . I never realized the actual process after they left us . In the past 5 years I lost both my parents and had them both cremated as this was their wishes. (actually my mom said just put me in a hefty bag and put me out at the curb for trash pick up) a sense of humor I will always miss. your videos have helped me put an ending to the chapter in people's lives , as death is a part of life. Thank you for your informative , professional series.
Kari I learned a lot today from your videos. I feel so relieved from not knowing what really happens and seeing what really goes on behind the closed doors and curtains of a morgue and a crematory. Thank you for schooling me. I sure wish I could be transferred straight to where you work hard. Because you have a big heart and you REALLY CARE!😇
Thanks so much!
Dr@@KaritheMortician
I'm a commercial Refrigeration service guy. One of the hardest days in my job is the service call at the morgue to work on the coolers that hold bodies. The pressure is on to get the thing fixed and cooling again quickly !!!
Well it’s cheaper than going to a cemetery , I truly think that it’s your own business and no one else’s . Very nice
Thank you for this respectful video. Both of my parents were cremated. I pray to God their cremations were handled with the utmost care, respect, and dignity.
Thanks so much!
I decided to be cremated and when I said that ,a few days later my whole family decided that is how they want to go too. I am so glad to have watched this and now I know and understand it better. This is for me for sure.
Kari, Thank you so much for such a concise and respectful tour. When my mom departed this life she was cremated and I never realized how comforting it is to have her remains close. Years ago, I thought it was rather gruesome to think of that. But when we lose loved ones this process, and having their remains close in an urn gives a sense of comfort that is amazing. Most of my relatives were buried in cemeteries and that now seems very cold and lonely to me. Thanks again!
I’m not sure why this video was recommended for me to view, but I’m glad I watched it. Thank you for walking us through the process.
At the end of the day. You are gone. So cremation is fine with me. I already told my family. Do not spent $10,000 on a funeral. Spend $1,000 and just burn me. That is not me no more anyway. Iam already gone. That's just my shell.
more like $2000+
Try $3k by the time it’s all said and done. Might want to reconsider leaving the costs for others to take care of.
I just paid 4,000 in 2019!
But that also included a nice urn!
kassi lantry yeah these aren’t cheap. That ‘just creamate me’ response is usually someone who wants to kick the financial responsibility to someone else and is trying to justify it. Leaves the next of kin in a horrible financial bind.
I just viewed the tour on embalming and cremation. You did an amazing job in explaining how each process was done. Most recently my husband was cremated in 2019. Also my other family members all had burials. Thank you so much for your time on each presentation of clear, and concise information on each process.
Thank you so much!
My son was cremated last year, I’m so glad I came across this video. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thanks for this information! Very interesting and helps me understand how my mom, dad and brother were handled.
Makes me feel at peace with my decision for my own cremation choice.
Thank-you so much for your channel. I have shared it with a friend of mine who is a semi-retired Funeral Director and she thinks what you are doing is wonderful and says all of your information is spot-on for accuracy and a channel that more people should be watching.
I agree this channel and others like it has helped me more understand the process mother went though and for to better cope not only with her " death",but the full aspects of it. Thank you
Very well done. Respectfully and honestly presented. Alleviates much of the anxiety that is associated with cremation. Thank you.
thank you!
Very well explained. I’ve always wondered how it was done. My husband was cremated and I will also. Thank you so much for the tour. 🙏
You are welcome :)
ME TOO. 😥 WHEN IT'S TIME TO GO TO GOD. 😇 MY BELOVED HUSBAND KNOWS MY WISHES..💕
@@rhondawilliams5859 aren’t y’all scared tho ? This is my biggest fear ever and I can’t believe I’m even watching this as I’m so terrified of death ! Like why do we have to die ! I wish we could all live forever 😢
@@KaritheMortician are u scared of dying or handling dead bodies got you accustom to it ? 😢
Yes a relative had her Mom cremated by local funeral home that actually only does cremations..The family asked for her fingerprints and lock of hair before the cremation,as the Director had agreed upon,but unfortunately he cremated her and forgot to do as Family asked..He did come to Families home in person to apologize and refund his fees.
You are such a wonderful person. You truly make this process a lot easier and more bearable. We love your creativity with educating us.
Very interesting and educatioal process.The putting together of the paperwork is useful in making sure that the work is properly done.Many thanks 👍 for the walk through and explanation.
"Thank you very much, I have my best friends ashes untill her family can take her home, but she is not just a box of ashes, she was my best friend, and her friendship and love will live in my heart forever"!!!! 💐😌🌹😢
Cathy White I’m so sorry. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏽🌻🕊👼🏻
My dad and most loved brother it's hard to even talk about my brother Jeff it's still Recent 3 yrs he was my favorite..and only living relative.. believe it truly gets lonely now.. my husband can't take his place.. sorry for your loss..
My Mom was cremated in January 2013, I opted not to attend, but I was treated very well as the Funeral Home called me once her remains were ready. They did everything so we did not have to deal with details while grieving the loss of her. The care home, Glencroft of Glendale, Arizona took wonderful care of her and guided me as the surrogate through the entire process. Now I understand what her body went through after she passed. She was treated with dignity and respect, thus the family was treated with dignity and respect!! Thank You for the informative video as I also plan to be cremated once I pass away.
Thank you!
You are a very caring lady thank you
Thank you :)
Thanks Kari for another great video!
Thank you. Very interesting and informative. Both my parents were cremated and now I know they were treated with the utmost dignity and respect.
I can't imagine how maintenance workers enter inside the burn-area to make repairs on the walls. That's a creepy job.
It's just ash. Don't read into it!
Eric Von Dumb: I bought a book at the "Hot Dog Cart Store". It discussed cerebral transference from the dead. You never know what those electron pixies are carrying through the air.
YeahJack: Hot Dogs Saved My Life! LOL As a former Avionics Tech, I would advise attaching a Heat Sink to your person before entering the burn area. Then, if possible, use a leaf blower to cause the electron pixie dust to be dispersed and mute the transference. Ear plugs and nasal blockers will also aid in the blockage of the cerebral transference. An OSHA approved Facial mask is optional, as any dust entering through an oral entrance is usually voided within the working day. LMAO
Eric Von Dumb: Great response. Thanks, at least someone understands me. Oh, yeah, what would we do without OSHA? Thanks to your advice I'm no longer afraid, and the next time I'm in a crematorium I'll be a happy guy ~~~ (laughing even harder).
Jack Sac: Next time I'm in a crematorium, I'll be in the capable hands of Kari or BIGDAVE, and won't really care. Keep up the humor! Life is basically.... so far so good, so far so good.
My granddaughter passed in September. She was embalmed and then cremated. I was being haunted by the images in my head to the lint of dreaming about it. Now that I have watched your videos, my horrific thoughts are now calmed. Thank you for doing this for people’s peace and love.
She was only 3 years old and died from brain cancer. Would she have been treated this same way?
Big hugs
Yes
Thank you for the awesome
Presentation. It was encouraging
To see how my loved one was
Processed & the equipment used . JUDY
You are welcome!!
I want to thank u for yr tour and explaining the Crematorium and all that goes into cremating our Loved Ones. Very helpful and found it fascinating.
My dad was cremated. It's what he wanted . He said he never wanted to be in the ground for the bugs to eat him.
Even know it's what he wanted it's still hard. I think it's just hard he's gone.
My dad commited suicide earlier this year,his will stated he wanted burying,it was so hard watching his casket being lowered,it now haunts me hes under the ground all alone
Bugs cant get thru the casket
Just to let you know a person is usually buried 6feet down usually in a clay layer nothing survives in clay except bacteria.
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Its just hard I have no where to go vist him. It's something I cant deal with. I reach out for help from my doctor but the meds are not helping much.
Thank you for this presentation.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for this video! My best friend died in February and was cremated and I feel like this video has helped me cope
You are awesome and so respective. .. Can hear you always making sure you use respected word choices to explain to us the process . Thanks for taking time to do this.... Great job
I appreciate that!
Thank you Kari for letting your followers see what happens during the cremation process. My son passed away a week and a half ago. I wanted him cremated so we could have his ashes and make memorial necklaces or whatever the rest of the family wanted to do to memorialize him. My daughter in law at the last minute changed everything that we had agreed on wanted him buried. The cost alone for burial is astronomical and her father and I had to pay for everything. Let your wishes be known and don't leave it to others who will be in emotional turmoil and will make arrangements based on guilt. Now my son is buried in North Carolina and I will not be able to visit his grave. You really made me feel comfortable with cremation. Thank you Kari!
You are welcome!
Anyone have random funeral home videos in their recommendations??
I get "how to clean a sewer drain" recommendations. This is uncharted territory for me.
@R U Ready He's Coming More than 1 person in what? Into be cremated at the same time?
I like up a lot of different things
Yes
Yes
@1:53 "Handle with respect and care." If more people would abide by those words, many wouldn't end up laying dead on that bed.
Very good and informative tour. Love how simple and well knowledgeable she was. Great job! Thx you
I just rewatched this for the second time. My dad passed in October 2019 and was cremated and I had the hardest time with that just thinking about him being burned . This video, like so many of your videos,made me feel so much more comfortable about the process. We just put his remains into an urn today. Thank you so much for what you do!
Wonderful :)
all bodies even burial is deteriatin
only bones left...same as cremation..God receives the soul
...its free when u pass...die sounds so final but its the beginnin...pass vs die....look how many slaves graves that bldgs on top of
..so many unmarked graves..where is the respect ? preachers say at funerals u are with the lord...yet the body is resurrected..the dead in christ...but God wants only whts spiritual...new body only He can provide... God Bless us...how u lived not how u died or buried...essence of your life is wht happened between life n death (that dash)born- passed
I know when my second wife passed I wanted. Her too buried with her too be buried with her favorite Chuck boots on and to be buried with her white gold wedding rings and at the grave side service the funeral director asked me if I wanted him too remove them I told him too leave them on her I thought it was good of him too put a beer of silicone be tween the vault lid and the and the vault too keep the water out but then he asked me if I wanted him too remove them and give them too back too me but I wanted them to stay with her
So weird to think that one day we will either be here, or in a funeral home getting our hair and makeup/nails done before we’re put into the ground.
This is a scary thought but will we know
You'll be in heaven (hopefully) while all that is happening.
Jason Gallagher mg heart dropped
For some people... There are others, like me, who do not care about funerals or the like at all. When it is my time, I hope to lay down at my favorite hog and deer hunting spot, and let the animals consume me as I had consumed them while I was living. If I know for sure that I am suffering from a terminal illness and there is no cure, I am simply going to discharge myself from any medical facility that I may be in against medical advice and hopefully while I still have enough energy to do so, and take that one final trip into the wilderness with my rifle and sleeping bag. I do not believe in life after death, or heaven, or hell, or any other man-made fantasy tales. The time to enjoy life to the fullest, contribute to society, and do good deeds, are when you are living. Once you are gone, you are gone. Ain't no coming back and ain't no "next step" in some "journey"... Just like you do not remember anything from before you were born, death is going to be the same thing.
@@BlueSkyCountry
I have always felt that same way. I got over it. Now you put me back to my original belief. I just don't know what to believe
I do have hopes of seeing my loved ones again. Idk any more. Have to wait till death to find out i guess
KARI, I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR PROFESSIONALISM IN YOUR WORK, WHICH I FIND VERY INTERESTING. YOU ARE A VERY STRONG PERSON.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING 👍
Wow, thank you
Thanks for sharing this. Very educational!
Glad it was helpful!
I’m both very horrified and can’t stop watching. You’re answering so many questions I’ve always wanted to know but never wanted to ask.
:)
A very informative tour by a professional. Thank you.
My son was cremated.. I can’t look at his ashes to see the color of them.. he had cancer so I guess the chemo may change the color.. he ate healthy but cancer don’t care.. his was terminal from the start.. it would have been nice if the funeral home would have suggested I could have been there... but sure if I would have cause I was holding his hand when he died.. love you and miss you my son.. til we meet again.
God Carol I'm so very sorry! Your comment made me shed a tear.
Remember you will see your beautiful child one day. With no more sickness. What a Glorious Day ❤️. God Bless.
I’m so sorry for your loss! 😢
I lost my daughter and they asked me if I wanted to be there and I couldn't do it. After reading these comments I feel guilty now. I can't even watch this whole video. I hope my little girl knows me well enough to understand that I couldn't do it. I know how you feel about your boy.. I want my baby back so bad..
Carol, sorry to say... but his remains may look white, cream or even tan. Black remains is due to a metal or laziness of not finishing the cremation complete. It can be due to the chemicals we have to take to help us beat this cancer, but more over it's from above as mentioned.
Thank you for taking time to answer questions
You are welcome!
Kari. U are terrific. Thanks so much for the information on cremation. Ur great!🌹
Thank you so much!
@@KaritheMortician ur welcome. It is my plan to be cremated, of course, when the time comes. Now I know about cremation. Thanks again.🌹🌹
Why is this in my recommendations?
But like still watching
Something is going to happen
Omg Same lol
To get your mind off who killed Epstein.
Eventually, it ends up on everyone's recommendations. :-/
@josef mengele No where close to funny
Wowww! Im learning SO much with your video's! I didnt know you could stay with your loved one during this process! My goodness I wish I had known these things a long time ago!
I think this varies depending on where you live. I specifically asked if I could stay with my mom when she was cremated. I was told it was "against the law". Maybe things have changed, but in 1998 that is what I was told in Michigan.
@@AKPolarBear In my state, you are allowed to be a "witness", i.e. be there while the body is loaded into the retort and may participate. But then you would have to leave following the push of the on button. Some facilities let you do this by remote control.
As "Bigdave" mentions, an external fire could result, thereby creating a liability on the part of the owner.
My dad just passed and on the paperwork it said there's a charge of $150 to witness cremation.
Me too. My sister. I always felt like she was alone in her final state.😭
My 20 yr old daughter was cremated, and I chose not to come and view. They allow it in WI. It's just something that I couldn't handle at the time. It's all a personal decision.
Nice, kind, educated and sensible explanation from this lady. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching!
In the grand scheme of things we are not the most important thing in the world. It doesn’t matter how much money you have worked so hard to earn. Use your life to be kind and do what you can to help people.
Obese individuals are usually done on a cold hearth start up. That is where the retort is just started for the day and that person goes first.
If the larger person is put into a hot retort the grease could cause a run away fire and also overheat the refractory materials in the retort.
The retort is started after the person is deposited. Then the flame is brought down and the grease burns itself and you just regulate the temp with air.
You are so right about the 50 lbs of fat is equal to 12 gallons of gasoline. These grease fires can really get out of control and burn the crematorium down.
Great video. Hopeful someday I’ll be opening my own crematory.
Fort Lauderdale.
Very good explanation. I
Congratulations Sir , on your business venture .
We manufacturer, service/repair crematories, operator certification, troubleshoot, offer VE testing. You name it. :-) Love your channel Kari. Found it this evening and I've watched quite a few videos thus far. Add adding another note. 4000 degrees is also way over temp and the refractory would be shot after running at that temp. These bricks are rated for high temp but only about 32-3300 degrees absolute max, but should not get this high on a normal operation. Much more than that and you start talking about fires and serious structural issues. You are correct about regulated temp, each State is diff usually 1600 or 1800 degrees.
Wow, so those salad dodging chunky chubsters are even a huge health risk *AFTER* they've carked it?!
Good God, they're just EVIL!
Did an excellent Presentation. Very relieved to view this. Thought it would have been horrible, the Presenter made it easy to understand and not as unpleasant as some seemed to indicate. Thank you so much.
This something everyone should see. It is very interesting I think.
Thank You for the Tour of the Crematory! I have read a lot about them but this is the first video I’ve seen that actually shows what I have been reading about!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very interesting, thank you for the video tour.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for a very interesting explanation of what we don't get to see. You did an excellent job in presenting the facts. You are a caring professional!
You are welcome!
Interesting about the color of ashes , never knew that
Thank u for giving the presentation its deserved dignity.
Thanks so much
I had a sister cremated in November 2019 I was wandering how this process was now I feel some what better.but I miss her dearly.
I lost both of my sisters at young ages in the past 8 years. And it has made me so curious about all of this. And scared to die. One passed from ovarian cancer and my other sister passed from injuries from a car accident. I am terrified.
@@fleabagfriend85 I regret that you lost your sisters. I pray that may Great God take well care of you and that you may lean on Him for He cares for you.
I am sorry that you are missing your sister, and pray that Gracious Great God will keep you his tender-loving care.
How do you emotionally separate yourself from dealing with your job. I would be in tears n depressed all the time. How do u do it? I applaud you!!
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Momboo Jones she can do this Job as you would guess that others can Not do it. This is a very simple reason for why she can do this sort of job that is, cause the Lord Jesus has everyone working for him. He make perfect people for certain jobs. I certainly would not want to do this job but then I do not know if I could do it either. It sure would not be one of my first choices I must tell that. I would probably not last long. Good job to this woman that’s why she can do it we all have a job to do when we work for the Lord Jesus Christ. I don’t even know if this is the right thing to do with a human as we all used to be buried at one time when a person past. But all I know is somebody’s got to do this.
She’s the cook 👩🍳 who burns everyone in the end. 😖😢😭
They have emotions it gets to him at times especially when it's somebody they know, they are a special breed! I put them up there with an RN in a trauma unit it's not for everybody, but if they know what's going to happen when they die what's on the other side this is something nobody should be afraid of they should be in a hurry to get there she done a wonderful job on the video
I have done hair for individuals at Funeral homes, it the last service that I can offer them. It's a gift & honor to be able to offer that.
I just started working in the crematory at the funeral home I work at- I wish I would've seen this before I started training! you did such an awesome job at simplifying the information and making it easy to digest. thank you!
Thank you
Why was this recommended to me???
My brain was curious so I watched lol
Me to
Sarah Beauty It's no biggy. Death is the only sure thing will happen to all of us! We might as well get acquainted with the idea! It happens to both young and old, but don't be scared. Learn what the Orthodox Church teaches about it. It's actually a beautiful passage for a Christian! ☺🌻👍
Exploding pacemakers and grease fires peaked your curiosity.
Hi this laurie from NH thank you my dad passed 4 yrs ago I just needed to know how they did the creamation it was very helpful
Just finished watching your embalming and cremating videos thank you so much for all the information makes everything so much better again thank you
You are welcome!
Thank you dear you are so informative .And it puts families hearts at rest understanding this process.
Thank you for this! I’ve been doing crematoria for my architectural thesis and I have no idea what it looks like from the inside and it’s kind if difficult to ask permission to have a tour in a crematoria in our place cos of covid. Every flow and functions are answered. People think my thesis is weird but it’s the reality 🤍🙏🏻
Very interesting. Let me know if I can be of any assistance getting you more photos or video or anything. Feel free to email me kari@karinorthey.com
I'm going to b cremated but I would like to see the hole thing
@@denisemeek7870 sick!
You did a great job. Wonderful for families wanting to know more about the process. You were very respectful.
My GF a few years ago got the opportunity to take part of her fathers cremation. It took me months to come to terms of her choice in a opportunity to do it. I thought it was weird, odd and i even thought twice on my relationship with her. But it came to light for me when she told me just how exciting it was for her after months passed. I will keep the details to myself but she got to use some of the tools and machines you mentioned. Glad i stumbled upon you here. 😊
Thank you for sharing!!
I need a drink after looking at this!!!!
You and I both honey
a grease fire? oh no.
@@rexlv2011 Just like at a BBQ ;)
I have my drink while watching and contemplating, decisions decisions
You've done a good job. My wife is dying and I've made preparations with the funeral home for her cremation. Thanks.
Big hugs to you!
I was never told by the funeral home that I could have been present when my husband was cremated. I would have been there so he wasn’t alone. We were together for 46 years and I’m very upset to know that being with him to the very end of his journey wasn’t offered to me.
I believe your husband was already on a new journey long before his body was cremated. He was never alone.
Ann, I am upset also! My husband passed 15 yrs ago and per his wishes was cremated, I was never told I could be him, as I would have been! very upsetting
Fact, they are not ran up to 4000 degrees. The brick have a limit of 2500 degrees. Average temp is 1550 to 1750. Florida is not 2000 degrees. 2000 degrees is what we call the high limit which means if the temp hits 2000 degrees it will turn burners off to cool back down to safe temps then starts back up. Those three machine are PPIII or also know as Super PowerPak. I was the senior tech for 10 years with this company building these machines and training people. Great job, a lot to learn.
Thank you for the info!
This has to be my favourite video, very informative. Some helps with grief. Thank you x
Thank you for the video. The building is a CREMATORIUM.
Thank you
Are you telling her what the facility is ? I don’t understand- both terms can be used. Are you called, EXPERT?!
Thank you for putting my mind at rest
You are welcome!
Thank you, great video. Very informative.
You are welcome!
When shes standing in front of the retort describing the cremation process really gave me the Heebie Jeebies!!!
Hey Rick James, that line you used, "it gave you the Heebie Geebies." That's my line. I don't think I have heard anyone else say that before. That's hilarious!!!!
Why is this In my recommended😂
Reno69 lol
Reno69 same 😂
Same
Reno69 i asked myself the same thing...
same 🤣
Thank you for explaining where I will go and how this process is completed.
you are welcome
Kari, I have a question on cremation for taller individuals. My dad is 300% sure he wants to be cremated but hasn't made any arrangements for himself, which is fine. I understand it will be my job to handle and I just want to make sure I'm educated. I understand that for the heavier folks there is an additional cost, but what about taller? He's almost 7feet but isn't obese. I understand the additional cost is because of additional weight but his being heavier is a product of his height not weight. I thought since the bones get pulverized and doesn't need additional gas to cremate that it would be the same? I'm so grateful you are here and available for questions because I would not know where to go for answers!! I cannot have a repeat of what we went through when my grandmother died. I swore I would be educated and would not bullied again.
Hi Kari, I agree. Thank God for you. It’s obvious that you care deeply about your job, and the families who choose to use cremation at the end of ones life.
Can you tell me how long it usually takes for all of the paperwork to be done (death certificate filed, burial/cremation signed off on) from the time of death (natural causes) to cremation or from the time of death where an autopsy is involved to cremation?
Thank you so much for the videos they are super informative.