Resource How to not have marks from suicide so you don’t look bad at funeral ???

[happy?1270]

I'll probably think of many more questions and also do share more questions/answers too

How do you eliminate the marks on your neck when doing partial? There probably are ways to cushion but those make it less effective... how long do marks stay? Do they fade?

that's all for now but want this thread to be discussing funeral viewing stuff and see what people put up may be useful

 

[eiyuu]

hi! i actually used to work at a funeral home, so i hope i could ease your worries!

before the viewing a (or sometimes a few!) mortician will prep your body to be embalmed. how the process works is that the mortician will make a small incision in the clavicle and cut the right carotid artery (and eventually tie it off) and use an instrument called a trocar to drain the rest of your body (such as waste in the stomach) to drain you of fluids. then, the formaldehyde is pumped through the carotid artery and spreads throughout your bloodstream, causing your body to gain the appearance of being alive.

the body is washed/disinfected, eye caps are places under the lids to keep them closed, and the jaw is either wired or stapled shut.

after that comes the visual prep, morticians are very delicate in their practice and want to make you, well, you. the hair is cut and styled (usually based upon the photo they use for your memorial service), face is shaved if applicable, and then comes the makeup process.

the makeup they use is very heavy, almost paint like. you know those 2005 teen jokes with the matte mouse makeup?? think like that. the makeup is used to bring more life into the deceased and coverup anything unwanted, may it be on the request of the living, deceased, or just in respect. the bruises around your neck would certainly be covered. some morticians can even reassemble a whole skull! their trained professionals, and they'll make you look perfect, so don't be afraid

i hope this helped!

 

[GoodPersonEffed]

hi! i actually used to work at a funeral home, so i hope i could ease your worries!

before the viewing a (or sometimes a few!) mortician will prep your body to be embalmed. how the process works is that the mortician will make a small incision in the clavicle and cut the right carotid artery (and eventually tie it off) and use an instrument called a trocar to drain the rest of your body (such as waste in the stomach) to drain you of fluids. then, the formaldehyde is pumped through the carotid artery and spreads throughout your bloodstream, causing your body to gain the appearance of being alive.

the body is washed/disinfected, eye caps are places under the lids to keep them closed, and the jaw is either wired or stapled shut.

after that comes the visual prep, morticians are very delicate in their practice and want to make you, well, you. the hair is cut and styled (usually based upon the photo they use for your memorial service), face is shaved if applicable, and then comes the makeup process.

the makeup they use is very heavy, almost paint like. you know those 2005 teen jokes with the matte mouse makeup?? think like that. the makeup is used to bring more life into the deceased and coverup anything unwanted, may it be on the request of the living, deceased, or just in respect. the bruises around your neck would certainly be covered. some morticians can even reassemble a whole skull! their trained professionals, and they'll make you look perfect, so don't be afraid

i hope this helped!

This would make a great resource thread OP.

 

[InTheAirTonight]

hi! i actually used to work at a funeral home, so i hope i could ease your worries!

before the viewing a (or sometimes a few!) mortician will prep your body to be embalmed. how the process works is that the mortician will make a small incision in the clavicle and cut the right carotid artery (and eventually tie it off) and use an instrument called a trocar to drain the rest of your body (such as waste in the stomach) to drain you of fluids. then, the formaldehyde is pumped through the carotid artery and spreads throughout your bloodstream, causing your body to gain the appearance of being alive.

the body is washed/disinfected, eye caps are places under the lids to keep them closed, and the jaw is either wired or stapled shut.

after that comes the visual prep, morticians are very delicate in their practice and want to make you, well, you. the hair is cut and styled (usually based upon the photo they use for your memorial service), face is shaved if applicable, and then comes the makeup process.

the makeup they use is very heavy, almost paint like. you know those 2005 teen jokes with the matte mouse makeup?? think like that. the makeup is used to bring more life into the deceased and coverup anything unwanted, may it be on the request of the living, deceased, or just in respect. the bruises around your neck would certainly be covered. some morticians can even reassemble a whole skull! their trained professionals, and they'll make you look perfect, so don't be afraid

i hope this helped!

The whole concept of embalming is so creepy. Humans are fucking weird

 

[mediocre]

hi! i actually used to work at a funeral home, so i hope i could ease your worries!

before the viewing a (or sometimes a few!) mortician will prep your body to be embalmed. how the process works is that the mortician will make a small incision in the clavicle and cut the right carotid artery (and eventually tie it off) and use an instrument called a trocar to drain the rest of your body (such as waste in the stomach) to drain you of fluids. then, the formaldehyde is pumped through the carotid artery and spreads throughout your bloodstream, causing your body to gain the appearance of being alive.

the body is washed/disinfected, eye caps are places under the lids to keep them closed, and the jaw is either wired or stapled shut.

after that comes the visual prep, morticians are very delicate in their practice and want to make you, well, you. the hair is cut and styled (usually based upon the photo they use for your memorial service), face is shaved if applicable, and then comes the makeup process.

the makeup they use is very heavy, almost paint like. you know those 2005 teen jokes with the matte mouse makeup?? think like that. the makeup is used to bring more life into the deceased and coverup anything unwanted, may it be on the request of the living, deceased, or just in respect. the bruises around your neck would certainly be covered. some morticians can even reassemble a whole skull! their trained professionals, and they'll make you look perfect, so don't be afraid

i hope this helped!

Omg is the embalming only for those with visible injuries to their body? I've never heard of this I thought you only got embalmed if you wanted your body preserved on the outside for years after death.

 

[eiyuu]

Omg is the embalming only for those with visible injuries to their body? I've never heard of this I thought you only got embalmed if you wanted your body preserved on the outside for years after death.

Nope! Embalming is for preservation, but the process helps reduce the visible injuries

 

[mediocre]

Nope! Embalming is for preservation, but the process helps reduce the visible injuries

Does everybody get embalming done after they die? or just some people? I've never heard of it happening here where I live

 

[Notabadguy]

That is the last of my concerns. Your familiy will be devastated all the same, however you look. My concern is availability, efectiveness and peacefulness.

 

[eiyuu]

Does everybody get embalming done after they die? or just some people? I've never heard of it happening here where I live

It's becoming out of touch and embalming is usually for religious reasons as well! Older generations (think about 45+) want the "stereotypical" package of an embalming and service. In Christian and Catholic families it's almost mandatory to do embalming's as it's a very traditional thing to do. But with costs going up, younger people prefer cremation. The whole process has deeply religious roots as embalming has been observed in other cultures for a very long time, such as an Egyptian Mummy! It's not something that's for everyone, it's evolving from being status quo to optional. Buuut if you have a casket viewing, it's kinda mandatory lol

 

[highlyvolatile]

hi! i actually used to work at a funeral home, so i hope i could ease your worries!

before the viewing a (or sometimes a few!) mortician will prep your body to be embalmed. how the process works is that the mortician will make a small incision in the clavicle and cut the right carotid artery (and eventually tie it off) and use an instrument called a trocar to drain the rest of your body (such as waste in the stomach) to drain you of fluids. then, the formaldehyde is pumped through the carotid artery and spreads throughout your bloodstream, causing your body to gain the appearance of being alive.

the body is washed/disinfected, eye caps are places under the lids to keep them closed, and the jaw is either wired or stapled shut.

after that comes the visual prep, morticians are very delicate in their practice and want to make you, well, you. the hair is cut and styled (usually based upon the photo they use for your memorial service), face is shaved if applicable, and then comes the makeup process.

the makeup they use is very heavy, almost paint like. you know those 2005 teen jokes with the matte mouse makeup?? think like that. the makeup is used to bring more life into the deceased and coverup anything unwanted, may it be on the request of the living, deceased, or just in respect. the bruises around your neck would certainly be covered. some morticians can even reassemble a whole skull! their trained professionals, and they'll make you look perfect, so don't be afraid

i hope this helped!

With SN death would this same process happen to the body?

 

[Cutepoison]

I also wonder about sn - what would happen to the body? Would it turn blue and stay like that?

 

[eiyuu]

With SN death would this same process happen to the body?

Yes, I believe so! As long as the body isn't totally disfigured (such as say, the head being blown into bits and pieces a la shotgun) the mortician will be able to make you look spick and span. Any discolouring left over from the formaldehyde will be covered up with the makeup!