Mortician Shows Every Step a Body Goes Through at a Funeral Home

Mortician Shows Every Step a Body Goes Through at a Funeral Home | WIRED

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Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, gives a tour of a funeral home in Minnesota. From the intricate processes and tools used to embalm a body to the "selection room" filled with caskets and urns, this unique tour gives unprecedented access to a mortuary and funeral chapel.
Check out Victor's Instagram: / victor.m.sweeney
Director: Katherine Wzorek
Director of Photography: David Diebel
Editor: Matthew Colby
Talent: Victor Sweeney
Guest: Shawn Nygaard
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas
Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Casting Producer: Nicole Ford
Camera Operator: Haylie Flesness
Gaffer: Jason Bedard
Audio: Phil Kerr
Production Assistant: Riley Thelen
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
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@dgmithril 5 місяців тому

I'm glad Wired understands how we're huge fans of this guy.

@pippa3150 5 місяців тому

I agree but I also LOVE Jonna Mendez! They have a lot of great hosts really.

@BaimPanjiIndra 5 місяців тому

Exactly!

@TyeArtisik 4 місяці тому

Yup

@carlabarrick8538 4 місяці тому

Yes! He makes an uneasy subject better with his demeanor.

@belindaasante7123 4 місяці тому

Right Period 😭💁🏾‍♀️❤️

@writhms 5 місяців тому

This guy needs his own series.

@ferfymoe2093 5 місяців тому

This is his third (that I know of) appearance on WIRED so I'd call that a series for sure!

@HonkLoser 5 місяців тому

@@ferfymoe2093 Fifth. He's done 3 twitter answers and one reviewing specific movies.

@assassinge5079 5 місяців тому

He kinda has one already

@KinGizzard 5 місяців тому

I totally agree with you. I was thinking about his previous videos last night, then suddenly there is a video today!

@gayle74 5 місяців тому

He seems like such a nice down-to-earth guy. I could watch him all day.

@imakelonelinessworkforme9120 5 місяців тому

Im a terminally ill teenager. I lost my best friend in the whole world 4 months ago to the exact same genetic condition that’s killing me. And this series with Victor is actually providing a lot of comfort to me, regarding both how my best friend was cared for in her arguably most vulnerable state, and also how I will be cared for too when my time comes. So I just wanted to say thank you, it’s very obvious you care abt these people as people rather than just a job & you treat everyone with such respect. A prime example in this specific vid was when you were talking about closing the casket with the family members. So yeah, thank you again because you’ve made this very daunting process seem even a little less scary, which makes it so much easier for me to accept the inevitable 💛

@richardackley1823 5 місяців тому

I guess the best thing to tell you young man, is that no one gets through life Alive! We all have to accept the inevitable, and hope we go peacefully. I’m 76 so my time is coming sooner than most. But in my Heart I know my family, friends and many pets will be waiting to greet me. Enjoy each day and each moment.

@jotiedeman9460 4 місяці тому

😢

@poopdeckpete 4 місяці тому

as a fellow teenager, i wish you the best friend

@jotiedeman9460 4 місяці тому

Too young 😪 💔

@jalinfuller4653 4 місяці тому

Is there a way to follow you on social media ??

@lukeegdorf4391 5 місяців тому

"Variety is the spice of death here." This man's sense of humor is incredible. Being able to make ppl laugh about something so somber without being disrespectful is true talent.

@MakoDan94 5 місяців тому

I love this guy. Having someone explain all of this kind of morbid and upsetting stuff, in such a calm, approachable, and sweet way is lovely.

@beepboop9464 5 місяців тому

You should check out ask a mortician. She's amazing.

@GlassShark86 5 місяців тому

I love her. I wonder if they would agree/disagree on certain things.@@beepboop9464

@AKindOfDog 5 місяців тому

@@beepboop9464 second this! She has several videos she's done with an embalmer who specializes in traumatic cases, if you want more of that content specifically. But she covers lots of different death topics, including historical deaths and death industry practices ❤

@TonyTylerDraws 5 місяців тому

Totally gets rid of the taboo aspect. I think part of the problem people have with death is that we avoid the subject so much. Victor has been around it so much (before he was a mortician) that it’s normal to him.

@ghost_type_gaming670 5 місяців тому

I can imagine his sense of humor is unfamothably dark

@cthulhuuhoop 5 місяців тому

I was a mortician for 6 years. I love how accurate this FD describes the process. And he is so matter-of-fact about it. No gimmicks, no scare tactics. Just transparency. that is something the industry really lacks and I appreciate him and the Wired team educating the public on the topic (:

@b19931228 5 місяців тому

According to your comment. Why do gimmicks and scare tactics flows, and transparency lacking in mortician industry? I mean this is literally the type of service everybody needs in one point of their life.

@anglepsycho 5 місяців тому

@@b19931228 Well death talk as a concept is a taboo for general audienced, and sometimes the audience freaks out over something so brutally honest in that religion is out the window, and people get nervous about what happens to their loved ones post mortem. That's what someone I knew said when I asked him why people look at him weird when he says what he does.

@pestbarn 5 місяців тому

I'm mostly just curious - are the practices shown in this video done primarily for open casket funerals, or are they general practice for everyone? I've donated my body to science, so I guess this'll happen to my body, but is everyone embalmed regardless?

@OnlyTheFinestPizza 5 місяців тому

@pestbarn i would assume that if a body is ment to be donated to science they wouldint pump it full of formaldehyde.

@victorm.sweeney8828 5 місяців тому

@@OnlyTheFinestPizza It depends on how they use the body. I worked in a cadaver lab in college and a person waives their right to how their body is used by "science." So sometimes a person is used in fresh-study- for teaching intubation or something. And sometimes they're for long-term-study- so embalmed to last a few years even. We used phenol for long-term cases, which is an even more caustic chemical (it would eat through our gloves, so you had to wear two pairs and swap out the top ones every few hours) and preservation in anatomical study is pretty important.

@liamn.7664 5 місяців тому

Bro this guy is literally the most loved guest that’s ever been on WIRED

@Amanda-cn3pk Місяць тому

My Grandma recently passed and I had the honor of being able to cut/ style her hair and do her make up. I've been a cosmetologist for 34 yrs and she was the first deceased I had worked on. It was surreal but I'm so glad I got to do that for her one last time.❤

@Ze-Germanzuk 5 місяців тому

He looks like he stepped right out of the 1950s, but in the best possible way. Love the style I hope all morticians dress with such class

@FitzChivalryFarseer2 5 місяців тому

Looks awful. Far more practical wear would be better instead of the traditional wear of morons imitating dumber but richer people before them

@sandrataylor7488 3 місяці тому

What does a large mass of cancer look like? One was found in my husband attached to his spine and hip. Inoperable and he died 6 months later. 9:48

@EpixAndroid 3 місяці тому

I know this sounds so off-topic, but I once went to a dentist’s office who was much older and hadn’t changed the look since the mid-60s. It’s so cool to go somewhere like that!

@firetruck988 2 місяці тому

It's always incredible how tasteful funeral directors are able to be with their calm and soothing demeanors. All the ones I've met / worked with have shown the same level of class as this guy.

@JewelBlueIbanez Місяць тому

No. There was one at my grandma’s Catholic funeral who was wearing 5” stilettos and had her tattoos showing.

@KarateStickFigure23 5 місяців тому

As a mortuary student I love how he presents the industry and normalizes what happens behind close doors. 10/10

@Kylewraps 5 місяців тому

How do you mentally handle being in this industry? Like do you believe in an afterlife? I feel that’s the only legitimate way to do this job

@USRM1810 5 місяців тому

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@@Kylewrapsdepends on everyone. I personally am not religious by any means, yet I still do it for the families in need. For me, it’s about helping the families say their last goodbyes or by being with their loved ones. It’s all about helping families for me

@grabee997 5 місяців тому

Same here, I was a Funeral Director’s Assistant for 3 years and am not religious. This is a biased view ofc but I feel like it’s easier to get comfortable around dead bodies without a belief in the afterlife because I don’t view them as empty vessels, it’s just a person who’s gone. It is definitely about helping the grieving families and to respect the dead. To some friends I would say it eventually just felt like taking care of someone (though much easier than being a nurse etc).

@maryshkamiceli8388 4 місяці тому

What draws people to mortuary science, to being a funeral director?

@shelly_kay01 4 місяці тому

@@Kylewraps For me I want to become a Mortician because I want to be able to help people in a way really no one else can. It depends on the person for if something can cause PTSD or something. For the afterlife question, I'm not religious but I don't think it affects the way a Mortician can do the job lol

@boscareccia 5 місяців тому

I have lost three family members in one month. It has been a horrible time - tonight strangely this video popped up, but I decided to watch because my grandmother (the most recent funeral) looked BEAUTIFUL in her casket, as if she was alive. I don’t normally like open caskets but it was such a powerful moment of closure for me. It made me wonder how they did it! To see how loved ones are prepared for viewing and burial, even if some parts are not so pretty, actually brought me a lot of comfort. Thank you for this great, sensitive, informative video.

@jacqueline8559 3 місяці тому

I'm freaked out by the embalming, to be honest. Just seeing the Catheters , for some reason. Just kept thinking that it happened to my dad. I found it really upsetting. Which is weird, as I'm a Nurse/ Neonatal Midwife, who sees death quite a lot, and sees worse procedures carried out, to save the lives of our patients

@ciarraisugrue-howsden6765 2 місяці тому

I am going through the same thing as you i turned 18 2 months ago and i’ve lost both grandparents + my dad in the last month and when i saw my dad i thought the same thing. condolences to you ❤

@Jazzilaladi 2 місяці тому

AWWWWWWWW PRAYING FOR YOU

@erynh113 2 місяці тому

I lost my grandfather a month ago, and it was devastating to have to say goodbye so suddenly. Seeing this process, and how each body is treated with care and dignity is such a comfort to me. He was a great man, and knowing that he was in such good hands for this process is absolutely what he deserved.

@spawnytheistic 5 місяців тому

Seeing Victor become a fan favorite of the entire internet is something cool to see. I have a very bad fear of death, and the way Victor calmly and clearly explains everything has genuinely helped me get over my fear.

@Animalfarm6cats 4 місяці тому

I'm still scared.

@jopo7996 5 місяців тому

This guy runs an excellent business. His customers are dying to get in.

@thecosmostudent 5 місяців тому

good one dudee🤣

@argentandrold5732 5 місяців тому

AIN’T NO WAY 🤣💀

@CreativeSteve69 5 місяців тому

these are actual great puns.

@AK-ob9bx 5 місяців тому

They’re dying to see him

@guyubangu150 5 місяців тому

I see what you did there😂

@The_Fernweh 5 місяців тому

Mortuary student almost apprentice here, thank you Victor you help me get people to understand what we do isnt all doom and gloom or werid like the public think! Despite what big new stories show! I promise you most funeral directors are great and arent trying to swindle or miss treat your loved one!

@victorm.sweeney8828 5 місяців тому

Hear, Hear! 😉 +Victor

@vapidspecter9065 5 місяців тому

11:20 the way he gets excited about the hearse and compliments the other person on it is so wholesome 💕

@AngiDas 5 місяців тому

Give this guy his own documentary ! He is essentially the Mr. Rogers of Death. Mr. Rogers made me feel OK about life and Victor makes me feel OK about death.

@EllieUchiha17 5 місяців тому

For some reason this made me cry😭🩵

@403fruit 5 місяців тому

Omg same

@deboralee1623 5 місяців тому

🎶It's a funeral day in the neighborhood...🎶

@dorothytaylor7369 5 місяців тому

Me. Rogers of death, now that’s a good one , RIP Mike!

@margaretforsey7763 23 дні тому

Haha yes! Mr Roger’s of Death is the perfect fact way to describe him!

@acrothdragon 5 місяців тому

As a Funeral Director and Embalmer for 20 years this is a very well put together and informative video. I really appreciate his method of involving the family in closing the casket and inviting them to participate. While some may choose not to it means a vastly world of difference when you allow families to be involved and add their personal touches to the funeral service.

@jmtz4054 5 місяців тому

I had read this information about families closing the casket and how helpful it was to see their loved one safe and ready for their final journey, l did this for my sister in 2004 after a long illness, l also removed her jewelry per her request to give later on to our nieces , my other sister and brother joined me in closing her casket, it brought me much peace knowing her final wishes were done

@kioloup 5 місяців тому

Yeah I definitely cried at that part.

@javacofe 5 місяців тому

Haha yeah. I still shake my head when people open the ground floor Aquarium doors.. "YOU'RE GOING TO LET ALL THE BOTS IN!!!" 🤣

@0rangeJu1c3 5 місяців тому

I really want to begin a career in the funeral industry. Where is a good place to start?

@victorm.sweeney8828 5 місяців тому

@0rangeJu1c3 The best thing you can do, honestly, is just go talk to your local mortician. They’ll know what you need to do, go to school, etc.

@christianpoynter7971 5 місяців тому

I love how everyone just loves Victor. The way he talks makes me think of Bob Ross - he’s just so soft spoken and empathetic, while also excited about what he does and happy to share that with others

@sheril3907 5 місяців тому

Victor's videos made me interested in the profession and now I am a licensed Funeral Director and embalmer. His videos are always so informative, respectful and you can tell he really loves his profession. Thank you for shedding light on a profession not many people know about!! I'm in a rewarding career that I love because of you. Thank you ❤

@victorm.sweeney8828 5 місяців тому

That’s amazing! It’s been so incredible to see how many lives these seemingly silly internet videos have touched. Makes me proud. And I’m proud of you. +Victor

@michaelschrack1826 5 місяців тому

My mom passed about a year and a half ago, she was cremated but beforehand they made her ready for me and my brother to view her and say our final goodbyes. I cannot thank the people enough for the care and effort they took on my mom, she looked fantastic when I said goodbye.

@coolvibemaya1 5 місяців тому

Some with my grandma ❤

@JadziaMarie 5 місяців тому

Same with my mom almost 5 years ago🥺

@bboat42069 5 місяців тому

i hope you’re doing well🫶 i lucky haven’t lost a parent but both my paternal grandparents are gone and it was really hard both times. it’s always good to see them looking peaceful one last time, when they were struggling before.

@imtheboss7422 5 місяців тому

You know I did not open UKposts today to cry. Darn you!!😢😢

@Christian-girl21 5 місяців тому

I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. But I'm glad she was well cared for, and that is so important for all of us I think.

@GCAT01Living 5 місяців тому

Wild that they made The Mortuary Assistant a real job! In all seriousness, we need to have a better, more open discourse about death and I have mad respect for the UKpostsrs that are making that happen, including lovely Victor here, who is always a treat to watch.

@mad0131 5 місяців тому

I was waiting for a The Mortuary Assistant related comment

@kelseyoakes803 5 місяців тому

@@mad0131he needs to play the game 🤣

@CarryCherry92 5 місяців тому

@@kelseyoakes803 I was just thinking the same thing! Yes!

@SailorsGirl1957 5 місяців тому

I wouldn't say "Treat" ...comforting is better ;-)

@melvindoo2396 5 місяців тому

gamer discovers real life

@charleswise5570 4 місяці тому

Spot on, yet done very tasteful. I worked in the funeral industry for many years, and I don't think this subject could've been done any better. Thank you!

@victorm.sweeney8828 4 місяці тому

Thanks! That means a lot. Thank you for your time in the field. +Victor

@cgrogers96 5 місяців тому

I’m glad we get to see more of Victor. He seems like such a genuine and kind guy

@sararichardson448 5 місяців тому

I can't get over how sweet and gentle he was when he spoke about lowering the lid gently. Like this isn't just a job to this guy. People like him make me think that maybe humanity isn't doomed. And even if we go at least someone will be there to take care of us but not because they have to but because they actually care ❤

@carlabarrick8538 4 місяці тому

Exactly ❤

@philbobagbox1177 5 місяців тому

“The spice of death” 😂I like how he can bring a bit of light humour to quite a sad subject.

@fredosim3567 5 місяців тому

I literally LOL when I heard that.

@vladyslavkryvoruchko 5 місяців тому

Or even a drop of "dark" humor

@philbobagbox1177 5 місяців тому

@@fredosim3567 me too 😂😂😂

@meep12326 5 місяців тому

My dear grandma passed few months ago, we were able to say our last goodbye before her last journey. I am deeply thankful to people that take care of our passed ones, for us to have that much needed closure. You guys do a very important job that may be overlooked but invaluable at the time of need.

@Guenter34 5 місяців тому

I'd love regular videos with Victor. He's incredible.

@Naughtycatholic 5 місяців тому

I love this guy. I love “Ask a Mortician”. PLEASE find a way for Caitlin Doughty and Victor Sweeney to do something together. I think it would be absolutely fabulous

@Khaleesi_Jack 5 місяців тому

I'm glad someone said this cuz I second it!

@Puddingbat 5 місяців тому

Thirded!

@pennyinaz 5 місяців тому

My two favorites also. We can only hope. 😊

@DrOz-pe5fh 5 місяців тому

Now that would be something

@DiabolicalAngel 5 місяців тому

Yes! I've been saying the same thing!

@clintonbungart4415 5 місяців тому

If Victor isn't my mortician, i'm not dying. I love this guy.

@NathanMorrisMusic 4 місяці тому

I appreciate thoughtful content such as this. Conversations surrounding this profession are necessary, and arguably, overdue.

@KateSparkes 2 місяці тому

I just teared up at him closing the casket-so much care and respect even when it’s just a demonstration. Victor’s videos are always fascinating and comforting.

@Verbatim. 5 місяців тому

I’ve never seen someone so qualified. He’s so professional. So knowledgeable. So respectful. I can imagine how he is when dealing with family ♥️

@shadowscall7758 5 місяців тому

I mean, with a name like that, what other career was he going to do? :)

@ona3304 5 місяців тому

@@shadowscall7758hi. Sorry to ask, I'm not american so I dont get it. But what was wrong with his name?

@shadowscall7758 5 місяців тому

@jhona3304 nothing is wrong with it, it's just that Victor is an older name that is more associated with vampires/gravekeepers/villians in movies and Sweeney is the name of a famous movie serial killer (Sweeney Todd). So a name like Victor Sweeney is going to conjure the idea of someone associated with death in some way or another.

@ona3304 5 місяців тому

@@shadowscall7758 thanks for the explanation. I've just searched about sweeney todd. Now it makes sense why people comment about his name 😂

@CSIS25 5 місяців тому

Well this was a special tour, very big thanks to everyone that made this happen !

@captclang 5 місяців тому

I found it hilarious when Victor was describing the hearse that he felt the need to include the fact that they could reach speeds exceeding 100mph, I can't get the idea of Mr Sweeney gunning the hearse down some back roads off company hours out of my head.

@johnn8223 14 днів тому

I need a Fast and Furious spinoff about rival funeral homes racing hearses.

@jbluva99 Місяць тому

My grandmother died almost 2 years ago. Watching this video made me cry the first time I saw this video a few months ago because of the catharsis of watching the steps it took for my grandmother's body to be prepared for the funeral. Watching it again today makes me feel better knowing that the morticians who took care of her probably did their best to let us send her off. Thank you Victor for explaining the process in a calm and friendly way.

@walnuthorse 5 місяців тому

Victor is so incredibly charming and is part of the reason I want to become a mortician myself. Thank you so much WIRED for making this happen and giving Victor the opportunity to share with us information about his job which he obviously loves and cares so much about ❤

@lilrawri8446 5 місяців тому

Yikes

@El1society 5 місяців тому

@@lilrawri8446?

@phil_zupra_b5880 5 місяців тому

Thank YOU for becoming a Mortician.

@AdrianHereToHelp 5 місяців тому

Victor is a wonderful presenter; he speaks with the right amount of care while still showing enthusiasm and just really communicating why this stuff is important. I love his Mortician Support videos, and I'm glad to see him in another educational video!

@nquiztor2863 5 місяців тому

This guy is my favorite. At one point it had been so long since I had seen him, that I wasn't sure how to find his videos again. Thanks for bringing him back to my feed! Victor M. Sweeney needs his own show.

@CharmaineFlowers-dd7fl 4 місяці тому

It's absolutely amazing. He makes it seem so easy. What a fantastic man .

@adematti 5 місяців тому

Victor is an absolute delight. I will never tire of watching his videos! ❤

@endgamefond 5 місяців тому

This guy can be a Hollywood actor. He gets the look

@whatamidoingwithmylifelol_ 5 місяців тому

Ikr. Everybody be talking about death, and there’s me thinking bruh he’s hot. Help lol

@mariee.5912 5 місяців тому

@@whatamidoingwithmylifelol_😂😂

@shesgoingslightlymad 5 місяців тому

@@whatamidoingwithmylifelol_Agreed. 🔥

@SamRK-1000 Місяць тому

@@whatamidoingwithmylifelol_ bro same, I over here simpin'

@LopezBOT90 5 місяців тому

I never had any real issues with morticians but the process was an unknown to me so I had a slight fear of it. Seems it's a practice carried out with respect. This walkthrough of it all and how he talks about it is truly heartwarming. Thanks for this video today. :)

@charlottelyons1034 5 місяців тому

Watching Victor makes me feel more at ease with death, especially after losing my nan last December, it brings me peace to know what they do and how respectful they are

@MyNameisStitch 5 місяців тому

Victor is such an amazing presenter. He takes something difficult and uncomfortable to talk about and makes it so friendly and approachable. Also love the Wes Anderson vibe of the video, kudos WIRED team. All of these videos are fantastic.

@SandyJ1206 4 дні тому

Victor seems like a really nice guy. I like how respectful he was of just a dummy. Dude needs his own show!

@jmcphail19 4 місяці тому

The editing of this video, Victor in general, and the overall 50s aesthetic of all of this is mystifying. Loved every minute.

@isabella2513 5 місяців тому

As someone who is really scared of death and dying, this guy really have a calming presence in explaining this process, which helps.

@youngtattedgoon 4 місяці тому

He forgot the part where they cut you up and clean you out😢 they they stitch you up😮

@user-dq8fo7tu1w 4 місяці тому

@@youngtattedgoonthat’s if you need an autopsy. Not everyone has one. If you die young without any known cause you will likely have an autopsy. But not everyone needs one.

@youngtattedgoon 4 місяці тому

@@user-dq8fo7tu1w oh I see like say if someone gets shot ?

@jaydoggy9043 5 місяців тому

There's an air of genuine kindness to this man. It's not the sort of video I'd normally watch but his presentation is wonderful. He's not pretentious or forceful in educating us at all.

@julie2673 Місяць тому

This was probably the most informative video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for making it so we know what happens.

@MelissaHash 2 дні тому

Can I just say thank you for explaining all this at a generous speed! Victor you are a gifted orator & funeral embalming expert!

@DespoticUser 5 місяців тому

I just love how he shows respect for what he does. I love watching his videos even considering that this subjuct is a bit painfull to me. He somehow makes it really comfortable to listen and watch this. And the moment when he shows how he and the relatives say goodbye - man, that was the best moment in the video! Thank you, Victor! Please make more videos!

@JennDepsycho 5 місяців тому

I love Victor. As an autopsy tech, I highly appreciate his insights to the other side of post-mortem care!

@isaruiz6173 5 місяців тому

I love that you can tell Victor is having fun with this video. We appreciate you king!

@blackberrybrooklyn7371 5 місяців тому

This was interesting and you can tell he's a mortician who treats the body with care and respect

@natashakafoteka3667 5 місяців тому

Dude needs his own show or something. Super charismatic and funny, but informative and respectful as well. He really said variety was the spice of death 💀 (emoji pun intended)

@graciecorona101 5 місяців тому

Wired keeps bringing Victor back cause they know I’m in love with him 😍

@kyraspooner3355 3 дні тому

I lost my little brother who was 15 a couple years ago, ever since I saw his body in the casket I have been curious but also so scared and upset to know what happens to a body after death, you come across so kind,and approachable, and sensitive and I finally am able to learn about it. Thank you for helping people like you do.

@NeffyCat 5 місяців тому

It's nice to meet you, friend. That was absolutely fascinating! I really appreciate your sharing this information with us! Thank you so much.

@sim_aware 5 місяців тому

We rely heavily on donated bodies in medical education and the safe care and handling of these amazing donors is critical. This is a great video.

@victorm.sweeney8828 5 місяців тому

Victor here: I worked at a Anatomical Bequest lab at my university, preparing bodies and generally helping keep the med students happy. It was a pretty cool job for the time- though I’m glad I’m not doing it anymore.

@sim_aware 5 місяців тому

@@victorm.sweeney8828 Appreciate all you did. The time was more valuable to your learners than you know.

@marygatdula2744 5 місяців тому

I have always said that I wanted to donate that can possibly be used, like eyes, skin, organs. I hoped to leave the rest to scientific/medical study. Is that possible, or would the whole body be required intact? It would be a difficult decision if I could only do one or the other.

@ashleywaner1284 5 місяців тому

Yes! Victor is back! I have such a big smile on my face right now. Thank you, Wired!

@LinxyLinx 5 місяців тому

Yes!!

@starforge5663 5 місяців тому

Yes!!!!!!!!!! I love victor, he is an awesome guy there is no doubt in my mind about that!!

@christinesands6684 2 дні тому

This is very informative but light, thank you!

@jeraldohlmann6314 Місяць тому

Thank you for this post. It takes the mystery out of it.

@zenagitana 5 місяців тому

Never thought I'd be attracted to a mortician. But he's so charming, knowledgeable, well-spoken, and compassionate.

@CRFSUIGENERIS 5 місяців тому

Me, too! 😂😊

@kelseyhorton8514 5 місяців тому

Man. You can tell how much he respects his career by how he closed the casket. I felt that.

@krissypotucek1909 3 місяці тому

When he did my grandpa's funeral they put in a picture of our family Saint with a rosary and he took a photo of him holding the photo before he closed the casket. That one touch ment the world to my family and still does.

@alaric_ 23 дні тому

That feeling of solid support for the absolutely torn and broken relatives at the moment of final glimpse of the passed relative must be so assuring. It was like a dad leading the rest of the family to help them over one difficult part.

@changaming1275 19 днів тому

My great grandmother passed away in 2019 and it was really devastating to me but finally I feel like I understand a part of her journey that I wasn't with her on...I had always wondered what they did to her after they took her away, i'm grateful that this video was uploaded. thank you.

@janson2911 5 місяців тому

Istg Victor M. Sweeney is the perfect name for a mortician

@neffanie 5 місяців тому

He's so charismatic, smart, teaches things in understandable ways. Great find with this guy, Wired

@cindella204 5 місяців тому

The vibe of this was so strange, but in a good way! In other videos, Victor has talked a lot about how death being taboo doesn't really help anyone, so it's cool to see a tour done in such an approachable way, and I appreciate that the WIRED team editing it to be more or less like any other explainer on UKposts.

@slidewithme 13 днів тому

This dude is so awesome. He's got a great demeanor and is JUST weird enough to be interesting without being creepy. He's obviously passionate about his job, and the way he gets excited about the nice hearse is just the bee's knees.

@annacallie 5 місяців тому

i love him so much! if there was a thousand videos of him i would watch them all

@markthedark595 5 місяців тому

I always enjoy watching Victor's videos. He has this sense of professionalism but also very relaxed and seems like the kind of guy to throw in a pun to catch someone off guard. He's definitely someone I'd hang out with. Love when Wired does videos with him.

@melissalong8491 5 місяців тому

I needed a giggle this morning - "Where the magic happens." did it for me. I just love the videos with Mr. Sweeney, I can't see getting tired of seeing videos with him. I'm not worried about death and I just might have a morbid fascination with this WIRED series...

@Peatingtune 3 місяці тому

Well done! Thank you for this. We're all going to pass away and more than likely lose loved ones before we do. The embalming process and the general business of morticians and funeral directors is relevant to virtually everyone at some point in our lives. That most people consider it too morbid or spooky to think about is unfortunate and can be addressed in part by this 14-minute informative, inoffensive video. It should be made required viewing in high schools along with many other, "Prepare for life" lessons that people are often left in the dark about.

@Tuflov 11 днів тому

Love how you put everything so succinctly but it's not traumatizing or anything, but very detailed and knowledgeable. One of the best languages to use with a family, as they don't want too much fluff or hesitation, but also want to be spared gory details. Signed, a former funeral preplanner.

@margotrosendorn6371 5 місяців тому

I think it's wonderful to have such a easygoing, down-to-earth guide to what is normally a scary or taboo subject. Victor has such an approachable vibe!

@AK-ob9bx 5 місяців тому

It is less invasive than a plastic surgeon. He’s just creating the lasting impression/ viewing for the family. Funerals are for the living, not the dead. It shouldn’t be scary, just like how he is so nonchalant saying everything :)

@mariaperez-rz8eg 5 місяців тому

I love this guy! ❤ If Victor is not my mortician, I'm not dying.

@firetruck988 2 місяці тому

It's always incredible how tasteful funeral directors are able to be with their calm and soothing demeanors. All the ones I've met / worked with have shown the same level of class as Victor here.

@auliashiina8646 3 місяці тому

Thank you for explaining a lot of things about mortuary. You answer our question about death. Bless you, man!

@Zerbey 5 місяців тому

Victor should have his own channel, the way he calmly explains what is a pretty somber subject is wonderful. Personally, I want no part of being embalmed, put me in a cheap box and do whatever is necessary.

@AsiaCasvin-yo4xm 5 місяців тому

I completely agree. Back to mother Earth with the remains.

@BlueBoy0 5 місяців тому

put my body out with the recycling

@itsdragoninawagon 5 місяців тому

that’s a valid burial option in some areas! you can be buried in a biodegradable casket with no embalming and become one with the soil :)

@SUPERSTUDIO17 5 місяців тому

Victor is so handsome and charismatic and engaging. I can watch a whole series about him and what he does!

@lils6537 5 місяців тому

he makes it feel like such a safe and normal experience, i can imagine he brings a lot of families peace.

@ThatFrozenGuy 5 місяців тому

Victor's an amazing character to have on this channel. He embodies the very essence of a charismatic mortician.

@Flufferz626 5 місяців тому

I remember when my mom died I was basically in charge of handling everything (I was 20 years old) and the funeral directors were very forward. The most touching thing was asking me since mom wore makeup before she was sick, what did she wear? I brought them photos and her makeup and her wig and they made her look like she was asleep when they let me view her body. She didn't look like when she was sick. Dad and I saw her and she looked great, but all of us decided cremation for us still. Thanks for everything you do.

@ona3304 5 місяців тому

True. At such moments when everything felt heavy, kind funeral staff are like a consolation. Somehow, they made you feel they are really willing to help you and your departed have a proper goodbye.

@crisscrossam 5 місяців тому

Idk what crazy ideas you have to come up with to keep bringing Victor back, but keep bringing him back! Idk why but it's always delightful seeing and hearing him talk about his job despite how morbid it is.

@cattandneil1504 24 дні тому

Love this video! Great explanations and sense of humor while still being respectful.

@jilleenmarchant8761 2 місяці тому

Thorough and so respectfully presented. Thank you

@Jakevrana 5 місяців тому

Variety is the spice of death!!!! I freaking love Vic, his videos are so informative and he seems like a genuine dude

@surewhatever8843 5 місяців тому

Thank you for the clarity and compassion with which you demystify death. My family lost their minds when my dying grandmother wanted to discuss plans for her funeral, but it seemed perfectly reasonable to me. She was a fierce woman who exuded confidence and knew what she wanted. She was spot on with her planning, of course, and we all appreciated some of her more unusual requests - like an Irish bagpiper that continued to play as he walked away. It was perfect and not something any of us would have considered.

@Shannon-vv6rr 3 місяці тому

What a wonderful sendoff ❤

@willkoeppel 2 місяці тому

I just fell up on this video… It’s one of the most informative videos I have ever watched. Very important to know this before the fact that after the fact, great job.

@LadySamurai88 4 місяці тому

What a noble profession ❤ To everyone doing this job thank you for taking care of our love ones! ❤

@lovejonas95 5 місяців тому

I love whenever Victor is featured on here. He's so good at what he does and so enthusiastic about teaching everyone. We need more videos!

@Mnxeu 5 місяців тому

This guy is absolutely brilliant! I really wish he had his own series or UKposts channel or something, there's just something about him that's so intriguing in the way he talks about things and explains all this stuff because you can tell he has the upmost respect and he genuinely enjoys what he does and best of all he has a great sense of humour surrounding it which makes it a whole lot easier to take in the information. I hope we see more of Victor around some place! I still can't get over how fitting his name is, Victor M Sweeney. What a great name! It's like he was destined for this job. 😂