The Funeral Science Podcast

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

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

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 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.

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

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