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The Funeral Science Podcast is a podcast about funeral science.
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Disenfranchised Grief

Disenfranchised Grief

2025-07-3011:14

A funeral scientist talks about disenfranchised grief and the death of a celebrity. Email us a funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com Follow The Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook
Foolish Blues

Foolish Blues

2025-02-0722:07

On this episode of the Funeral Science Podcast, a funeral scientist discusses the foolish nature of formaldehyde and methylene blue. The something good that’s happening is theContinuing Vision mentorship program.  Email Me!Funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com  Follow The Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook  Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr References:Foolish Nature of Formaldehyde Blog Methylene BlueAutopsy resultsBlue Bottle ExperimentMeta analysis of MB and Alzheimer'sStudies on the anti-microbial properties of MB
In this episode, a funeral scientist does case analysis for the BrundleFly and hopes for the world's oldest cheese to hit your trick or treat bags. The Funeral Science Podcast on pH The world's oldest cheese 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 pitch it to me, email me at ⁠⁠⁠funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr   Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast   Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts 
Cold Temperatures

Cold Temperatures

2024-01-2912:381

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 pitch it to me, email me at ⁠⁠funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr   Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast   Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts 
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 ⁠funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com⁠. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts
"Slow and Low"

"Slow and Low"

2023-09-2112:59

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 funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts BBC article about Dr. Cardenas New York Times Article about Dr. Cardenas
Incorruptible?

Incorruptible?

2023-06-2813:36

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 thefuneralsciencepodcast@gmail.com 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 resin photos Indiana Funeral Education Foundation
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 BRIOHOCL https://shop.dodgeco.com/content/files/SDS/BrioHOCLPrPMSDSV2.pdf Press release for BRIOHOCL https://azfcca.org/biotech-inc-announces-distribution-agreement-dodge-tackle-deadly-prions/ Johns Hopkins on prion diseases https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/prion-diseases Harvard on protein folding https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2010/issue65/ WHO guidelines for funeral professionals https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/66707/WHO_CDS_CSR_APH_2000.3.pdf CDC Guidelines for funeral professionals https://www.cdc.gov/prions/cjd/funeral-directors.html#:~:text=CJD%20patients%20who%20have Fact check on clots found by embalmers  https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/theres-no-scientific-evidence-that-vaccines-are-responsible-for-strange-blood-clots-observed-by-embalmers/ https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/mike-adams-flawed-analysis-clot-embalmer-richard-hirschman-doesnt-demonstrate-link-between-blood-clots-and-covid-19-vaccines-epoch-times/ Mayo Clinic and clots  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/blood-clots/basics/causes/sym-20050850
Fossils

Fossils

2022-08-1708:14

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
DABDA

DABDA

2022-03-1613:06

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)
Maggots

Maggots

2022-01-1310:55

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 funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.
Ötzi

Ötzi

2021-12-1011:49

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 Non-Profit   https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation  Hi Precious Scholarship  https://www.nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/scholarship/ Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.
Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan!  Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, 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 funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.
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 funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. References:  Leicester University Study  https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/press/press-releases/2017/january/zombie-apocalypse-would-wipe-out-humankind-in-just-100-days-students-calculate CDC Zombie Preparedness  https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/index.htm
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 funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.
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 funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. 
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 funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias

2021-08-1616:10

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; @the_modern_mortician @amek_graphics @nbeexamprep @champagnefuneral @nbereviewcoach @mdvmarketing @ashlicakes @gabeschauf @annalirubio @emotional_werewolf @donfrigid @funeralbossinc @pinkhearsesociety @coldhandshosts @inmemoriamservices @funeralhistory @undertakingpc @kari_the_mortician @transdeathcare @jas_the_mortician @thegravewoman @shawnaroda Contact The Funeral Science Podcast Instagram @mortraqr Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Email funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com
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