There's no way... Listen to the hilarious story on how Jennifer (The Mulling Mortician) saw a body's "arms" flail in the air. Mortuary affairs in Europe & Africa, full restoration of a skull, and passion for RA. ENJOY! :)
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Show Notes:
(07:45) – Different cultures, different funerals.
(15:32) – Full skull transformation.
(21:06) – Education's place in embalming & development.
(32:08) – Dead body moves arms while dressing.
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Takeaways
- Working at the US Army Regional Mortuary involves handling deaths and coordinating the movement of remains in Europe and Africa.
- International repatriation can be challenging due to different regulations and cultural practices surrounding death and burial.
- Jennifer Lares received extensive training at the European School of Embalming Skills, which included reconstructive and restorative techniques.
- Jennifer now works as an educator, providing training and educational content for funeral professionals.
- Her goal is to create content that is relevant and accessible, helping funeral professionals improve their skills and knowledge. Skull reconstruction involves using wire and plaster to connect the pieces.
- The process requires drilling holes, tightening the wire, and adding plaster.
- Excising tissue during the dissection of the face requires careful precision.
- Restorative art is about giving families something rather than achieving perfection.
- Jennifer enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge within the funeral service community.
- She has worked in various funeral homes and has had diverse experiences.
- Jennifer shares a funny story from her internship involving moving arms and a plastic sheet.
- Her business, Mulling Mortician, can be found on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
