In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the effects of cold temperatures on tissue after death and answers listener Nora’s question about the Canary Girls of World War 1.   Wales Museum History of the Canary Girls   Episode on Otzi   Episode on Lenin   NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independent creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to...

In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at embalming zombies and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independant creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Check out my...

In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the physics of embalming and a doctor who is rehydrating dead bodies in Mexico. NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independant creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at [email protected]. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral...

A funeral scientists discusses Sister Wilhelmina, bodies in resin, and the Indiana Funeral Education Foundation. Follow me @mortraqr on Instagram Like the Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook Email [email protected] Who was Sister Wilhelmina? A miracle in Missouri? What is incorruptibility? Gower climate and weather Water absorption and wood Fungal succession during mammalian cadaver decomposition and potential forensic implications Snopes article about the...

A funeral scientist creates some Halloween content for the listeners. 

In this episode a funeral scientist discusses Creutzfeld-Jacob's Disease, clots embalmers claim are from the Covid-19 vaccine, and Funeral Face-Off Trivia  Funeral Face-Off Trivia Sign-Up  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe26zIXF6H4OuvYzwdH1ybQQqNmaq_JeWGkLn0rxryckux30A/viewform?usp=sf_link Interview with Meghan Lewis: Autopsy Coordinator, Natl Prion Disease & Pathology Surveillance Center Dodge SDS for...

In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses fossils and interviews his local paleontologist.  Dinosaur Mummy  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mummified-armored-dinosaur-makes-its-debut-1-180963311/ Goatelope https://allthatsinteresting.com/goatelope-mummy

In this episode, a funeral scientist examines the validity of the five stages of grief, answer a lister question about the Dyson Purifier Hot and Cold Formaldehyde Purifying Fan, and the Mike James Endowment  Criticism of DABDA  The Dyson Hot and Cold Air Purifier  Engadget article about formaldehyde filters  ATSDR Formaldehyde in your home  Mike James Endowment (when donating, be sure to note this specifically when prompted) 

A funeral scientist discusses maggots, how to become an OSHA inspector, the Indiana Educational Foundation's scholarship opportunities.  Links:  Maggot Debridement Therapy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2771513/  Forensic Entomology  https://www.sfu.ca/~ganderso/forensicentomology.htm#:~:text=Maggots%20are%20larvae%20or%20immature,corpse%20very%20soon%20after%20death.&text=The%20larva%20then%20loosens%20itself,outer%20skin%2C%20but%20remains%20inside. Indiana Funeral...

A funeral scientist talks about the Copper Age Iceman, distinguishes between ligature, thread, and suture. There is also suggestions for holiday donations. Here are the links to those charities;   Indiana Funeral Education Foundation   https://www.indiana-fda.org/the-indiana-funeral-education-foundation  Worsham Organization for Research, Learning, and Development   https://www.funeralworld.org/donate/  Funeral Boss...

Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan!  Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to [email protected], and like our Facebook page.

In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the death and embalming of the Gill-Man as well as interviews a very local Halloween expert.  Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to [email protected], and like our Facebook page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at the case of Same Quint and what a zombie apocalypse looks like.  Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to [email protected], and like our Facebook page. References:  Leicester University...

In the second October Case Report, a funeral scientist examines what happens when someone gets rabies and talks about skeletons.  Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to [email protected], and like our Facebook page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

In the first October Case Report, a funeral scientist examines the death of Gilbert Kane from the 1979 movie Alien.  Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one!  Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to [email protected], and like our Facebook page.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...

A funeral scientist is joined by a co-host for the first time as they read the book School is Cool by Sabrina Moyle. The music that accompanies the episode is entitled “Your Weird Co-Host” and was chosen by the co-host. Follow the Funeral Science Podcast page on Facebook or on Instagram @mortraqr. If you have a question, email it to [email protected]

In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about the logical fallacy of confirmation bias and offers his advice for people who are looking to get into funeral service or are new to it. Here are the Instagram user names of people who will help people getting into funeral service or who are new to the business; @mod_mortician @amek_graphics @nbeexamprep @champagnefuneral @nbereviewcoach @mdvmarketing @ashlicakes @gabeschauf @annalirubio @emotional_werewolf @donfrigid @funeralbossinc...

In this episode, a funeral scientist recounts the embalming of Communist dictator Vladimir Lenin. This is a longer episode, so the listener questions and the good thing that's happening are omitted.  Links:  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/09/lenin-lab-team-keeping-first-soviet-leader-embalmed-moscow https://www.amazon.com/Lenins-Embalmers-Ilya-Zbarsky/dp/1860465153 Do you have a question for me? You can email me at [email protected] with the subject line "podcast...

In this episode a funeral scientist discussed pH and postmortem chemistry, answers a question about their personal experience, and @transdeathcare is something good that's happening.  Do you have a question you'd like to have answered or something good that's happening? Email me at [email protected]  Important links  http://www.tuesdayeveningpublications.com/ @transdeathcare on Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about tsantsas, answers a question about rigor mortis and the jaw, and the Funeral Boss Foundation is something good that's happening.  Important links:  https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation https://den.mercer.edu/mercer-researchers-author-study-on-repatriation-of-ceremonial-shrunken-head-to-ecuador/ https://sciencenotes.org/how-shrunken-heads-are-made/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about organisms in decomposition, what's left of cremated remains and what to do with them, and June is Pride Month.  Important Links  https://www.cremationassociation.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A funeral scientist discusses the logical fallacy of "personal astonishment," where drainage from embalming goes, and free anatomy decks from Artomedics.  Important links  https://artomedics.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses water and decomposition, answers a listener's question about embalming chemicals, and discusses April as Donate Life Month. Important links  www.donatelife.net  www.undertakingthepodcast.com Episodes about the importance of donating life and funeral directors; 201, 234, 236, 238, 240 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A funeral scientist discusses cryopreservation, answers the listener question about organs being removed during embalming, and the Hi Precious Scholarship.  Important Links  Hi Precious Scholarship- https://www.nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/scholarship/ Alcor- https://www.alcor.org/ Cryonics Institute- https://www.cryonics.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app