The Funeral Science Podcast

The Funeral Science Podcast episodes:

• 01.29.2024

  Cold Temperatures

  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...

  
• 10.24.2023

  October Case Reports- Zombies and E.T.

  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...

  
• 09.21.2023

  "Slow and Low"

  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...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Incorruptible?

  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?...

  
• 10.27.2022

  October Case Reports- Frankenstein's Monster and Gremlins

  A funeral scientist creates some Halloween content for the listeners. 

  
• 09.13.2022

  Creutzfeldt-Jakob's Disease

  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 BRIOHOCL https://shop.dodgeco.com/content/files/SDS/BrioHOCLPrPMSDSV2.pdf Press release...

  
• 08.17.2022

  Fossils

  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

  
• 03.16.2022

  DABDA

  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...

  
• 01.13.2022

  Maggots

  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 Education Foundation https://www.indiana-fda.org/education-foundation-scholarships OSHA search tool https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/industry.html SIC-7261 NAIC- 812210 Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to [email protected], and like our Facebook page.

  
• 12.10.2021

  Ötzi

  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/  ...

  
• 11.09.2021

  Bonus Episode- The Pale Blue Dot

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

  
• 10.25.2021

  October Case Report- The Gill-Man

  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...

  
• 10.18.2021

  October Case Report- Sam Quint

  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...

  
• 10.11.2021

  October Case Report- Cujo

  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...

  
• 10.04.2021

  October Case Report- Gilbert Kane

  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...

  
• 09.04.2021

  Bonus episode- School is Cool

  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....

  
• 08.16.2021

  Confirmation Bias

  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...

  
• 07.19.2021

  Bal'zamirovaniye Lenina (Embalming Lenin)

  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...

  
• 06.24.2021

  Decomposition Part 4- pH

  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...

  
• 06.09.2021

  Tsantsas (Shrunken Heads)

  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/

  
• 05.27.2021

  Decomposition Part 3- Organisms

  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/

  
• 05.10.2021

  Personal Astonishment

  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/

  
• 04.26.2021

  Decomposition Part 2 - Water

  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

  
• 04.12.2021

  Cryonics

  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/

  
• 03.29.2021

  Decomposition Part 1- The Basics

  In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the basics of decomposition. He also answers the listener question "what is the most difficult restoration?" and shares a personal story about himself. Finally, the announcement of the Worsham Online Research and Development...

  
• 03.15.2021

  Appeal to Authority

  A funeral scientist discusses the appeal to authority logical fallacy, how do we keep bodies positioned and the Indiana Funeral Directors Association Scholarship. Link to the scholarship https://www.infda.org/assets/Education/Scholarship/2021%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2wML9HhIdVkGyzy8hrZL3dqqJTDJkqXw6GbGf92bjb0Qj_LfiJsRs9RKc

  
• 03.02.2021

  Funeral Scientists

  The funeral scientist for today discusses what mortuary science and funeral science are, can bodies sit up by themselves, and the @morticians_that_sign Instagram page.  Do you have a question for me to answer? Send your questions to [email protected] with the subject...