Mortuary Science

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The suicide rate for funeral directors is notably higher than the national average, with some studies suggesting that it may be as much as 1.5 to 2 times greater than other professions. This can be attributed to factors such as work-related stress, exposure to grief, and emotional burden from dealing with death regularly. However, specific statistics can vary, and comprehensive data on this topic may be limited. It's important for those in this profession to have access to mental health resources and support.

Certain toxins and poisons may not be detectable in a postmortem examination due to their rapid metabolism or degradation in the body. For instance, carbon monoxide can quickly bind to hemoglobin and dissipate postmortem, making it challenging to detect. Additionally, substances like some heavy metals may not be present in detectable levels if they have been chelated or redistributed in the body before death. Furthermore, volatile substances, such as certain drugs, may evaporate after death and thus be absent from postmortem analyses.

Another name for aspiration in embalming is "suction." This process involves removing bodily fluids from the cavities of the deceased to prepare the body for preservation. It is a crucial step in the embalming process, ensuring that the body is properly treated and sanitized before burial or cremation.

In the United States, coroners are elected, not appointed. And just about anyone can become a coroner. Surprisingly enough, many of these positions can be run unopposed.

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A chemical used by undertakers to improve the look of skin, basically through bleaching. Extremely dangerous if mishandled and can cause irreversible damage,

In the United States most mortuary directors are known as licensed funeral directors, or LFD's.

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Sorbitol is used in embalming as a humectant, which helps to retain moisture in tissues and prevent them from drying out during the embalming process. It aids in the preservation of the body by enhancing the effectiveness of formaldehyde and other embalming chemicals. Additionally, sorbitol can improve the overall appearance of the embalmed body, making it look more lifelike. Its use contributes to the long-term preservation of the remains for viewing or burial.

No. It is against federal law for mortuaries to freeze a corpse. Mortuary coolers are kept between 35 and 40°F

If you're referring to cremation, the apparatus is called a Retort.

The art and science of temporarily preserving human remains for public display at a funeral

Decomposition involves the sloughing off (literally means "sliding away") of skin and tissues. Patches of hair may remain in late stages of decomposition, or if the hair remains attached by artificial means. An example of artificial means would be the duct tape found holding a patch of hair to Caylee Anthony, the toddler found decomposed in a swampy woods.

NOTE: Embalming slows decomposition.

This depends on how extensive you want to embalm the body, which is often dictated by why you want to embalm the body. Reasons for embalming include for air transport, for viewing, or for donation to medical science, the latter of which would require more extensive embalming techniques. Embalming could take between 45 min. for minimal embalming to four hours for pre-donation embalming. It also depends on the size of the body: the larger the body the more embalming time required. Finally, remains that have been fully autopsied (known as posted) take longer to embalm than bodies that are intact. Bodies that are listed for direct burial or cremation are generally not embalmed unless they are going to be interred into a mausoleum.