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  • Here on For A Living, we highlight Miranda, a mortician at Milward Funeral Directors in Lexington, Kentucky. Her initial fear of death led her to a career of embalming bodies. Press play on For A Living to learn about a young woman's experience in the funeral business!
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  • @refinery29
    @refinery29  Рік тому +60

    Want to learn more about the death industry? Check out "We Transform Human Remains Into Soil For a Living" on Refinery29: ua-cam.com/video/DfnJ8XZtQ1U/v-deo.html

    • @realemonful
      @realemonful Рік тому

      You do understand that the true affects after death do take place after you die and you face the consequences of the actions you took in life, right?

    • @horustrismegistus1017
      @horustrismegistus1017 Рік тому +1

      She's visibly more interested (in literally every single movement, mannerism, and scene), in SEEMING HOT and DIMURE than she is in describing what she does. This woman very highly fancies herself

    • @areyou5958
      @areyou5958 Рік тому

      Can you talk about testimonies of evil spirits and sigils in the mortuary? Maybe some dead people had tattoos

    • @reverseoblationrun
      @reverseoblationrun 9 місяців тому

      Unfair if we allow female to bath death male body (when the reverse hypocrit mainstream always b itching s3xism). Men with men too then, esp this is asian female who always complain about men mortician on female corpse.. Fyi many asian nurse photo touch nak d boy in an innap way during circum here

    • @reverseoblationrun
      @reverseoblationrun 9 місяців тому

      Mainstream & media always whinning if male bath female corpse, yet this female okay if her Male fam member's corpse been bath touch by female mortician, hypocrisy

  • @Destinyrose1
    @Destinyrose1 4 роки тому +21679

    “They haven’t talked back yet” girl i hope tf not

  • @rileyfreeburn4843
    @rileyfreeburn4843 5 років тому +50044

    We all need to ask ourselves why are we watching this

  • @patrickcooper209
    @patrickcooper209 2 роки тому +984

    When my dad passed, he looked 98, he was actually 78. When the funeral home was finished, he looked like he was 50. It was an amazing comfort. He didn't look sick, in agony, scared. Amazing people

    • @antoniasmith8390
      @antoniasmith8390 10 місяців тому +16

      The opposite happened to me. Last week my dad died and he died at 47 his bday is actually been today. He died looking his age and the mortician somehow made him look older and wider in the face something was wrong with his nose too. It’s was a difficult experience

    • @expyres
      @expyres 6 місяців тому

      that must have been very disheartening, I'm sorry. @@antoniasmith8390

    • @smollilbean
      @smollilbean 6 місяців тому +11

      ​​@@antoniasmith8390 that's devastating. Sorry for your loss. Love and well wishes to you. My dad just turned 50 this makes me want to appreciate him more😥 I'm so attached to my parents i feel like I'd want to die with them too.. no way i could EVER cope wity loosing them tf

    • @shaynewheeler9249
      @shaynewheeler9249 2 місяці тому

      😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @latasha-mg8xn
      @latasha-mg8xn 2 місяці тому

      I can't say the same for when my mom passed the funeral home that had her did a bad job and that's why I've been thinking of going into mortuary science to make families have the experience you had with your dad.

  • @SnowFamilyOf4
    @SnowFamilyOf4 2 роки тому +529

    What a strong beautiful woman. I had a stillborn son, my family spent 24 hours w his body then the mortician took him. She had her baby mortuary in her home. It was such a lovely place we dropped off his clothing. She sang to him while she dressed him. Everything was done so kind and beautifully. Takes a special person.

    • @KingsMom831
      @KingsMom831 Рік тому +33

      That’s devastating, I’m so sorry for your loss.

    • @SnowFamilyOf4
      @SnowFamilyOf4 Рік тому +21

      @@KingsMom831 Thank you for your kindness.

    • @tegridyfarms9972
      @tegridyfarms9972 Рік тому +11

      💕 Thank you for sharing.

    • @angeladorsett1159
      @angeladorsett1159 Рік тому +8

      Sorry for your loss, my grandson was stillborn,😢 I lost a son from cancer .

    • @SnowFamilyOf4
      @SnowFamilyOf4 Рік тому +3

      @@angeladorsett1159 im so sorry hunny, that pain takes your soul apart. Sending our love to your family.

  • @gachawatching1715
    @gachawatching1715 5 років тому +6304

    Miranda talking to dead body: Your hair looks pretty
    Dead Body: Thanks!
    Miranda: Aw Hell naw

  • @emmydon62
    @emmydon62 4 роки тому +4627

    this is what self-quarantine has done to my recommended

    • @jhog76
      @jhog76 4 роки тому +2

      Same 🤣

    • @mzrms
      @mzrms 4 роки тому +2

      Becca Donovan yes I was like how did my recommended videos get here 😆 looks interesting though.

    • @shannonlynn1317
      @shannonlynn1317 4 роки тому

      🤷‍♀️

    • @jenehardy7750
      @jenehardy7750 4 роки тому

      Becca Donovan swear 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @ringtailarts4834
      @ringtailarts4834 4 роки тому

      Same

  • @jessicacorbin3111
    @jessicacorbin3111 2 роки тому +186

    If I never seen this video I would have never taken the step to start mortuary school. Here I am now with 6 weeks until graduation!! Thank you so much you really inspired me

    • @lillybanks6999
      @lillybanks6999 Рік тому +1

      How’s it going?

    • @koko1144
      @koko1144 Рік тому +1

      congratulations and how is it going !!!!

    • @shippermd
      @shippermd 11 місяців тому +2

      Congrats and please Update us! :)

    • @jazmineworthy2010
      @jazmineworthy2010 9 місяців тому

      ❤️❤️

    • @jessicacorbin3111
      @jessicacorbin3111 8 місяців тому +15

      It’s going great. I’m glad I finally made that decision and got it done.

  • @puggynugz922
    @puggynugz922 Рік тому +83

    My mom looked so beautiful in her casket. I wanted to take a photo but didn't for fear of judgment. I regretted that for a while, but don't now because I remember so much more of her than just that day of deep pain.
    I have to say I adore your retro style as it suits you very well. You are a credit to your profession.

    • @mekdeaimero6204
      @mekdeaimero6204 10 місяців тому +2

      So sorry for your loss😞 hope that you are doing ok now 🙏 ❤️ 😊

    • @barbcarey882
      @barbcarey882 Місяць тому +1

      I took a pic of my Mom

  • @noeescobar5274
    @noeescobar5274 3 роки тому +10170

    the topic:💀🔪💉
    the energy:🤩🍭🌸

  • @virudshigaap5558
    @virudshigaap5558 4 роки тому +13961

    she’s in a business that everyone’s dying to get into.

  • @tegridyfarms9972
    @tegridyfarms9972 Рік тому +20

    I wanted to become a mortician since I was a teenager, but I ended up going into nursing instead (secondary to life events which would take too long to explain). After nursing for almost 20 years, I’m feeling so burned out and seriously considering a career change. I think it’s time for me to go back to school and follow my true calling!
    Bravo to this lovely lady, and bravo to the maker of this short video. It was VERY well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @madihaleigh
    @madihaleigh 2 роки тому +60

    I’m enrolling into mortuary school in the fall of 2023. I love this video so much! Very fascinating 🥰

    • @ccn9001
      @ccn9001 Рік тому +2

      I was just accepted for this fall 2022. I'm very excited.

    • @ee-di3ox
      @ee-di3ox Рік тому

      @@ccn9001 congratulations!

    • @koko1144
      @koko1144 Рік тому

      Omg sameeeee where???

  • @shuttersnap3798
    @shuttersnap3798 4 роки тому +4013

    Is no one gonna talk about the fact that she has a cup literally labelled "EMBALMING FLUID"

    • @ariba2917
      @ariba2917 4 роки тому +75

      @Angee Nix 316 people likes his comment so he isn't the only one..

    • @Feromonix
      @Feromonix 4 роки тому +31

      So no one gonna touch it .. clever 😁

    • @dougiequick1
      @dougiequick1 4 роки тому +31

      Typical sort light humor common to many professions if you ask me...like Plummers with Roto Rooter coffee cups

    • @dyn.6030
      @dyn.6030 4 роки тому +9

      Angee Nix no I did too ur the only one who didn’t notice it 🤢🤮

    • @RemiMW
      @RemiMW 4 роки тому +19

      Noticed and thought it was funny and clever because it’s related to her job? Reminds me of haunted houses with feeling boxes that say “brains” “intestine” “eyeballs”

  • @franziska919
    @franziska919 5 років тому +8020

    I feel like you could turn this into the coolest Netflix series of 2019

    • @crybaby3430
      @crybaby3430 5 років тому +38

      Lol I would binge watch it every day

    • @MakeupByMayas
      @MakeupByMayas 5 років тому +27

      There's a show about a funeral home business on Netflix called The Casketeers! I really enjoyed it

    • @MakeupByMayas
      @MakeupByMayas 5 років тому +8

      @@crybaby3430 There's a show about a funeral home business on Netflix called The Casketeers! I really enjoyed it

    • @MakeupByMayas
      @MakeupByMayas 5 років тому +4

      @@dootdoot94xo44 There's a show about a funeral home business on Netflix called The Casketeers! I really enjoyed it

    • @triceMMJr
      @triceMMJr 5 років тому +4

      Casketeers on Netflix

  • @katm5903
    @katm5903 2 роки тому +26

    After nursing for almost 18 years and watching people transition, it really makes you think about the same things. This last two years of Covid has really thrusted all of this in people's faces. It has been insane. I am not sure I could do this side of the work, but I greatly appreciate those that can.

  • @4n0mar
    @4n0mar Рік тому +16

    As someone who works in the industry. I LOVE YOU.. so much respect for the loved one. I'd love to work for s funeral home like this! The fact that the families can actually SEE the casket option is just perfect for me.
    Doing kids is what stops me from becoming an embalmer, but I'm still looking more into it & getting more input from ppl

  • @avaao9356
    @avaao9356 3 роки тому +4439

    IMAGINE driving home with a dead body in the backseat I-

    • @marianek8126
      @marianek8126 3 роки тому +124

      🤧and the scary thing is that thinking that THE BODY WILL MOVE!😵

    • @philfromthefuture
      @philfromthefuture 3 роки тому +52

      Every weekend with my friends After the bar tour

    • @Retrochap
      @Retrochap 3 роки тому +21

      If this will do or die challenge for me then sure but I have to keep an eye on the body if it moves or comes closer to me every time I look away while driving 😂😂😂

    • @ssam9981
      @ssam9981 3 роки тому +3

      @@philfromthefuture i swear the best comment lol

    • @6688ya
      @6688ya 3 роки тому

      Eminem had his on the front passenger seat

  • @scarlettcorbett6719
    @scarlettcorbett6719 5 років тому +3897

    Imagine if she saw a ghost
    Ghost : BOOO
    Her : Oh hi Jeremy
    Ghost : Oh hi Miranda how’s life
    Her : How’s your...opps

  • @amycrowe8243
    @amycrowe8243 9 місяців тому +5

    From someone who has lost both of my parents, your care and thoughtfulness mean so much. Thank you.

    • @macywood4619
      @macywood4619 Місяць тому +2

      Same for me now! It’s devastating!

  • @EyalNahal
    @EyalNahal 2 роки тому +11

    I really loved to watch this lady. What I do appreciate the most is her attitude while doing her job: her look is really awesome, she enjoys her own look, she is really committed, humble and nice. These is really rare to find not only in morticians but people in general.

  • @ThanhNguyen-sk6uc
    @ThanhNguyen-sk6uc 5 років тому +7519

    I feel like she could be someone from American horror stories.

    • @irmaamaya9102
      @irmaamaya9102 5 років тому +13

      Thank you!!

    • @iitskeykey1803
      @iitskeykey1803 5 років тому +24

      literally! they need someone like her. sally is my favorite from AHS but this girl could be right up there

    • @gae6495
      @gae6495 5 років тому +1

      I KNOW RIGHT

    • @angelgabriel7448
      @angelgabriel7448 5 років тому

      Haha

    • @stevensgold
      @stevensgold 5 років тому +11

      its like she's hiding something fetish

  • @elijahcaldona7690
    @elijahcaldona7690 3 роки тому +3537

    I like how she enters the casket room like she's doing a Vogue 73 Questions.

  • @tigalbaby
    @tigalbaby Рік тому +8

    Your community is extremely fortunate to have someone with your temperament , aptitude and compassion to assist them in their time of loss. Hope others in the industry can emulate you and recognize that that they need to be pillars of support during a family’s difficult grieving period. It’s a job that few of us can do .

  • @Ap9leJacks-wy3pq
    @Ap9leJacks-wy3pq Рік тому +9

    She’s actually inspirational. Everything she said is actually so professionally said & cares about. Hope she hasn’t had them deceased talk back. Damn

  • @blessingngozi1695
    @blessingngozi1695 3 роки тому +3960

    Imagine she is doing someone's makeup and then they just say"oh this isn't really my color do you have something brighter"

  • @missj8704
    @missj8704 3 роки тому +3432

    She's like a Disney princess giving a tour of her kingdom

  • @johnhenryholiday4964
    @johnhenryholiday4964 2 роки тому +7

    I considered being a funeral director.... the closer I got to actually doing it the less I wanted it as a vocation.... This woman has my deepest respect as she is very professional in her approach and presentation.... Thank You Amanda.... Your awesome....

  • @xtin_the_jeweler
    @xtin_the_jeweler 2 роки тому +14

    what a lovely girl ! everything about her is so adorable. god bless her soul we need more people like her on this earth

  • @destany9591
    @destany9591 6 років тому +7074

    I like her style. Looks like she walked off of a 1950s magazine right into modern times.

  • @mexikunt
    @mexikunt 4 роки тому +3441

    She kind of creeps me out but I'm also fascinated by her aesthetic.

  • @qd4051
    @qd4051 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your compassion and love in taking care of the deceased. Your warm and lovely outlook surely brings great comfort to their relatives.

  • @kaylejackson8363
    @kaylejackson8363 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share your amazing experience and your education with me about being a mortician.

  • @mylah5933
    @mylah5933 4 роки тому +3035

    Miranda on a date:
    Her date: “So, what’s your body count?”
    “.......”

  • @brendalaprince9214
    @brendalaprince9214 4 роки тому +2989

    She's acting like she's shoe shopping in that casket room.

  • @juliann8555
    @juliann8555 Рік тому +7

    I love her fashion on & off the job. She is a trailblazer and a true gift to the family's she serves. Bless up!!

  • @StaceyyOopsiedaisy
    @StaceyyOopsiedaisy Рік тому +2

    ❤ this deserves love and praise! Thank you for what you do for the families of the deceased x

  • @followmeonrobloxmynameisip5970
    @followmeonrobloxmynameisip5970 5 років тому +2454

    She looked like she is from the 50's ... I love it❤️❤️

    • @abrianna3651
      @abrianna3651 5 років тому +3

      i will follow you on roblox my roblox name is raynalove1 and SAME!!! i loveeeeee her style!!!!!!!!

    • @kiahshort1165
      @kiahshort1165 5 років тому

      666th like

    • @AjieA
      @AjieA 5 років тому +2

      FR

    • @nunubooboo4199
      @nunubooboo4199 5 років тому +2

      An she looks weird

    • @christophermaine4085
      @christophermaine4085 4 роки тому

      She kinda looks like Jackie Kennedy almost

  • @MissLaceyNoel
    @MissLaceyNoel 6 років тому +12274

    I like her. She respects the dead and doesn't seem to just see dollar signs and a body. Lord knows we need these people.

    • @shellyrae777
      @shellyrae777 6 років тому +33

      Lacey Noel I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @hoijink.9252
      @hoijink.9252 6 років тому +12

      Ikr!

    • @karenmeehan999
      @karenmeehan999 5 років тому +33

      It says at the start that it's 16 billion a year.

    • @opheliac6379
      @opheliac6379 5 років тому +75

      @cerulean Konie...My Dad was making $150,000 a year before he retired. It's not about the money though. If I went into it, I'd make barely $40k a year. My Dad would do so many funerals a year at no charge or help people out anyway possible. He ran these funeral homes, but did right by the families. How can you overcharge someone when they are grieving? Most in the business HATE the financial aspect. I work in an ER & hate asking for copays! I grew up in the business. It's not as bad as you all think! Directors will work with you. My Dad did so many pro bono...he was pushed to retire.

    • @ebe7157
      @ebe7157 5 років тому +55

      It's not the morticians that are greedy bastards. It's the funeral home owners and directors. Avoid chain mortuaries. Absolute fucking vultures.

  • @rhwinner
    @rhwinner 2 роки тому +6

    I worked in a mortuary, this brings back memories. Most people will benefit from being exposed to end of life matters. We are so alienated from death in our modern culture.

  • @dama_shares
    @dama_shares 2 роки тому +5

    Wonderful, authentic, informative presentation. This young lady is so cool. I love her realistic and mature way of viewing things and especially how she sees the art in her work. My mother always taught me that "death is a part of life." I love that Miranda is living her own life in a way that celebrates her unique vintage style and that she is soft, sweet and gracious. I can identify with this!

  • @mrguy6934
    @mrguy6934 3 роки тому +8318

    When my ex wife died from the ravages of melanoma there was nothing left of her. The embalmer made her look so good and that's how my kids remember their mom. These people are truly a blessing. Thank you

    • @nisamert2372
      @nisamert2372 3 роки тому +151

      god will bless you and your kids ❤

    • @kate-loves-bagsshoes1063
      @kate-loves-bagsshoes1063 3 роки тому +55

      Rest on Mrs

    • @bruh-uj2de
      @bruh-uj2de 3 роки тому +45

      I’m so sorry

    • @jasonosborne2222
      @jasonosborne2222 3 роки тому +89

      I'm so sorry. My mother died from melanoma in 1987 when she was only 38 years old. Sadly, the funeral home did not make her look so good.

    • @awake8925
      @awake8925 3 роки тому +30

      May her dear soul rest in peace

  • @endangeredmexican9644
    @endangeredmexican9644 4 роки тому +1756

    Everyone gangsta till she sneezes and the corpse says "bless you"

    • @PokePrince
      @PokePrince 4 роки тому +8

      Naaaaah 🤣🤣🤣

    • @userNOTfound1-3
      @userNOTfound1-3 3 роки тому +7

      bruv😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @bibi-ut3sl
      @bibi-ut3sl 3 роки тому +4

      Yowwww😭😭

    • @user-zg5ej3yh1y
      @user-zg5ej3yh1y 3 роки тому +2

      Yes and wets herself at the same time

    • @nexity.
      @nexity. 3 роки тому

      I WHEEZED 😭😭

  • @ahjort100
    @ahjort100 2 роки тому +10

    It’s comforting to know there are people out there like her who are driven to ensure human dignity even in death! Well done!

  • @greygarden485
    @greygarden485 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely video. Refreshing to see someone who truly loves their job and puts love and compassion into her passed on client. Just beautiful!!

  • @jaideheta6821
    @jaideheta6821 3 роки тому +8491

    "its not the dead that can hurt you, its the living." Well said!

    • @XxXXxxXXxx78
      @XxXXxxXXxx78 3 роки тому +147

      I am 4th generation funeral home worker and my grandfather used to say this all the time. Personally, I've never had an issue with a dead guy. A living one? All the time

    • @paudsmcmack3117
      @paudsmcmack3117 3 роки тому +57

      My mum always said, fear the living not the dead

    • @baileygreen2324
      @baileygreen2324 3 роки тому +8

      You can’t heal what you don’t reveal

    • @captainkeyboard1007
      @captainkeyboard1007 3 роки тому +15

      I agree with you and I believe it. The dead are innocuous. I am more afraid of the living people who can hurt, harm, even kill, especially when they do not possess of the love of Jesus Christ in their hearts. As a teenager, I have seen corpses in the funeral home, even in the preparation room. The dead were not so scary as some of the living people walking around.

    • @ShadNex
      @ShadNex 3 роки тому +6

      They all say that line

  • @lifewithsy7950
    @lifewithsy7950 5 років тому +2328

    "They haven't talk back yet"
    Me:😶 tf

  • @MCRmaryX
    @MCRmaryX 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been considering going back to school to be a funeral director and embalmer. I’ve watched your video so many times and each time I watch it I want to just go for it. Thank you for what you do.

  • @Liz-he2ke
    @Liz-he2ke 4 роки тому +3467

    Did she say “I’m heading to go get the deceased that expired”.... what in the blue hell

    • @olgaehernandez57
      @olgaehernandez57 4 роки тому +206

      The word she used was decedent..(that yes,means a dead person)...but she added just expired..to mean was like not long ago,recently.

    • @arthurvanessen5390
      @arthurvanessen5390 4 роки тому +111

      Mama's Kitchen that’s not a joke, doctors in the medical field use that term too, even when telling a family that their loved one died 😳

    • @mariarivera4197
      @mariarivera4197 3 роки тому

      Lol

    • @BKG0227
      @BKG0227 3 роки тому +28

      I thought it was strange too haha It’s a little more dignified I guess🤷🏻 at least she didn’t say “I’m gonna go haul a dead women around”

    • @dominiquemercado346
      @dominiquemercado346 3 роки тому +5

      I remembered I went to the cashier to sign some signature for my cousin's burial and then the cashier told me that "oh tha one that EXPIRED?" i was so freaaaking mad and I literally slap the cashier lop

  • @Stanats
    @Stanats 3 роки тому +2917

    My grandma passed on a week ago today. I took care of her hair,makeup,and nails. I didn’t want a stranger getting her ready. Never done it before on someone who passed on but I was told by family that she looked really good. I felt good also taking care of her. She took care of me in life so in death I took care of her.

    • @Jewelstarr208
      @Jewelstarr208 3 роки тому +109

      Juliana Maio bitch go some where else and spread hate

    • @staletylernol3611
      @staletylernol3611 3 роки тому +70

      Juliana Maio get out of here with that negativity 😒

    • @st-lu6ss
      @st-lu6ss 3 роки тому +74

      @Juliana Maio Y'all be so damn weird sometimes. It's her fucking grandma and she wanted to serve her in a respectful way to give back for what she did when living. Y'all find any way to hate and it's so damn annoying. If you got a reason to why you submitted that, tell us. Quickly. Cause this is not what we finna do.😐

    • @micholakinola1053
      @micholakinola1053 3 роки тому +20

      God bless you

    • @andicarusfell8387
      @andicarusfell8387 3 роки тому +35

      Juliana Maio Go fuck yourself

  • @harowil3
    @harowil3 2 роки тому

    You should be commended for your straight-forward yet sensitive look into the work you do, I have tried for years to get a mortician to be able to understand the basics of death. They are not used to or have the desire to see the reality of someone completely being committed to preserving the dignity and essence of their life and soul and how the body is the encapsulation of the entire history of a. Human being! Your outlook, expressed by your words, seemingly are an exception and for that I thank you!

  • @VictoriaMarch13
    @VictoriaMarch13 Рік тому +3

    I wish this were way longer! I would love to hear and see more from her. She's awesome!

  • @onionyeoja
    @onionyeoja 6 років тому +11933

    She found something she's good at and she's making a difference by pursuing her passion. I respect that.

    • @ilse5167
      @ilse5167 6 років тому +1

      Tako Yaki do you know you got so many likes

    • @yaz9450
      @yaz9450 6 років тому +1

      Ilse ummm... probably
      Don't you think

    • @ilse5167
      @ilse5167 6 років тому +3

      asmr lover i think so too but maybe he or she didn’t

    • @yaz9450
      @yaz9450 6 років тому +1

      Ilse because they get notifications when someone likes their comment or when someone replies to their comment, so that's why I said that

    • @ilse5167
      @ilse5167 6 років тому +5

      asmr lover oh i don’t have that like thing lol

  • @dailyllamagirl2448
    @dailyllamagirl2448 3 роки тому +7182

    I would like to do this, but the fact you’ll come across kids and babies would shatter me, all my respect to this lady!!

  • @DET.RACHELM
    @DET.RACHELM Рік тому +8

    Seems like she cares about a person's loved one more than some of the people who are actually related. She definitely has a beautiful soul. 💜💜💜💜

  • @Neferterri
    @Neferterri 7 місяців тому +2

    She’s awesome.
    I just graduated mortuary school. Taking my boards next week. Can’t wait to get out there and help families out 🌸

  • @Philicia0413
    @Philicia0413 3 роки тому +7781

    I've noticed that all morticians have a peculiar fashion sense lol they almost always look to be in the wrong era

    • @Loganon2wheels
      @Loganon2wheels 3 роки тому +687

      Most of them could be actors, they are so professional, well spoken, and dress nicely. It seems like they have a better view on life than someone who doesn't work with people who have passed.

    • @aaa-tm5kv
      @aaa-tm5kv 3 роки тому +296

      i'm studying to be one and i'm a tradgoth / 80's goth lol

    • @majie1018
      @majie1018 3 роки тому +146

      They dress not to kill, but to look creepy.

    • @GreekHandofThanatos
      @GreekHandofThanatos 3 роки тому +51

      @@aaa-tm5kv I’m fixing to begin my college career this fall to become a Medical Examiner, but I’m hoping to get started working with death by getting a job at a funeral home first, while going to college.

    • @Julia-ln5og
      @Julia-ln5og 3 роки тому +18

      They aren't but rather we are

  • @cmedyugrrerukn7817
    @cmedyugrrerukn7817 4 роки тому +2784

    She’s like living in 1942 or something like, she looks old fashioned.

    • @shirley6070
      @shirley6070 4 роки тому +158

      Vintage style not vintage values

    • @salinawhite7669
      @salinawhite7669 4 роки тому +2

      DID YOU EVER find surprised WHEN dressing up dead body ALL OF A sudden THAT THEY was alive

    • @salinawhite7669
      @salinawhite7669 3 роки тому +2

      I thinks THAT MY PARENTS WAS still alive WHEN funeral home came OVER took THEIR'S BODY THAT'S WHY I ASKED IF YOU EVER found THEM still alive

    • @fairycringemother964
      @fairycringemother964 3 роки тому +16

      More like the 60s

    • @cherylcoomes6739
      @cherylcoomes6739 3 роки тому +1

      Ikr lol

  • @sherriv4860
    @sherriv4860 2 роки тому +2

    I love her! Her personality and style is so original and cool😍

  • @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe
    @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your professionalism and compassion towards the deceased and the loved ones left behind.

  • @lindalicata8303
    @lindalicata8303 4 роки тому +2261

    Lost my father on March 28th. He was 97 years old. He looked like he was sleeping. They did a good job. He was wearing a Italian Suit. RIP Francesco Licata. You are with Mommy now. God Bless.

    • @niaavhs
      @niaavhs 4 роки тому +68

      Linda Licata r.i.p to your dad! he lived a long life.

    • @icrymatchatears2857
      @icrymatchatears2857 4 роки тому +41

      i hope he's in peace

    • @FrogKing77
      @FrogKing77 4 роки тому +19

      😢 rip

    • @archagoodwill271
      @archagoodwill271 4 роки тому +11

      Rip i hope

    • @connierich7230
      @connierich7230 4 роки тому +28

      He lived a nice long life, and the fine italian suit tells me your dad was a very classy man! RIP Mr. Licata.

  • @14kruitben
    @14kruitben 6 років тому +2644

    Nobody has said anything about her amazing style! Love the 1950's vibe she has got going on!

    • @kaktees
      @kaktees 6 років тому +44

      14kruitben yeah! Not everyone can pull it off imho

    • @ACommeAnita
      @ACommeAnita 6 років тому +35

      Yes, she looks beautiful

    • @Sophsenn
      @Sophsenn 6 років тому +16

      14kruitben her glasses are gorgeous

    • @babapood
      @babapood 6 років тому +5

      14kruitben sameee

    • @cassif19
      @cassif19 6 років тому +5

      I was reading the comment section just to find a comment about her style. She's gorgeous

  • @andreajones7078
    @andreajones7078 Рік тому +1

    This has been the most beautiful vid I have ever watched on UA-cam. I too work with the deceased and their families. It's not for everyone and I take great pride in nurturing the angels.

  • @amandameredith
    @amandameredith Рік тому

    Thank you for all you do. I have much respect for those in this industry

  • @Amar_Sapam
    @Amar_Sapam 6 років тому +1866

    "Sometimes I talk to them but they haven't talked back yet" I love this woman ♥️♥️♥️

  • @shrutismitanaik8444
    @shrutismitanaik8444 3 роки тому +2885

    "I might even talk to them sometimes"
    "They haven't talked back yet"
    Fuck

    • @b.d6642
      @b.d6642 3 роки тому +144

      I don't know what about her but i wouldn't want them to talk back

    • @halos4124
      @halos4124 3 роки тому +49

      Yet.....

    • @yorsecretstalker3558
      @yorsecretstalker3558 3 роки тому +6

      😂😂

    • @raymondmiller5098
      @raymondmiller5098 2 роки тому +47

      After "the first one talks back" it might be prudent to reconsider your evening alcohol consumption...

    • @lizziecn2729
      @lizziecn2729 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂

  • @ashtynsmith17
    @ashtynsmith17 Рік тому +4

    i live in lexington currently and have been thinking about going into mortuary science (hence why i'm watching this)
    it feels like a sign..

  • @heatherknighton3390
    @heatherknighton3390 Рік тому

    Love Love LOVE your attitude and style and how wonderful you are!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @shellyedmb117
    @shellyedmb117 3 роки тому +3084

    She's embalmed my grandmother and grandfather. They put on great funerals. Nice ppl. Lovely place.

    • @megansampson5445
      @megansampson5445 3 роки тому +109

      it's always a good comfort to know those who take care of our loved ones are passionate about their work and take care of the families and people they are serving. She seems really nice.

    • @carlosvazquez7437
      @carlosvazquez7437 3 роки тому +16

      I NOT SAYING SHE DOESN'T HAVE SKILLS IT'S JUST I DON'T KNOW I JUST FIND HER JUST A TAD MORBID

    • @brendapatrickwilson9545
      @brendapatrickwilson9545 3 роки тому +9

      Thats great and all but i wouldn't want someone touching me after playing with witchcraft or my family just very disturbing behavior id fire her

    • @frenchustube
      @frenchustube 3 роки тому +20

      @@carlosvazquez7437 What did you expect? that she dress and act like Big Bird?

    • @justinzeltsman6302
      @justinzeltsman6302 3 роки тому +3

      sorry for your loss

  • @spacediof
    @spacediof 6 років тому +6394

    People are saying she’s weird but I disagree...she just has a job not typical to most that she’s passionate about🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @thaliasghost
      @thaliasghost 6 років тому +42

      I don't think she is weird, I just think she is annoying. She is shallow and thinks because she dresses like a 50s housewife turned goth it makes her special.

    • @spacediof
      @spacediof 6 років тому +170

      thaliasghost You sound miserable but okay.

    • @thaliasghost
      @thaliasghost 6 років тому +11

      Don't psychoanalyze strangers. It's allowed to have a critical mind and opinions. You thinking somebody has to be miserable when they do means that you probably are incapable of critical thought. See what I did there. Her work revolves around death. That's the least place where you should be into outward appearance. We all leave the world the way we came. Naked. I don't want somebody who gets her self esteem from her clothes and make up to deal with my dead body, simple. She's not weird at all.

    • @taylarmaiden5832
      @taylarmaiden5832 6 років тому +15

      Right It don’t even matter as long as she getting that shmoney 😂

    • @stephenpayne7487
      @stephenpayne7487 6 років тому +142

      thaliasghost you said "She's shallow and thinks bc she dresses like a 50s housewife she's special" then turned around and said "don't psychoanalize strangers" practice what you preach!

  • @sofeygoree4263
    @sofeygoree4263 Рік тому +10

    Mad respect for ur job 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽

  • @Robsav-yx6vi
    @Robsav-yx6vi 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. What you do is very special. Please always know
    Your respect and professionalism will always be appreciated.

  • @morningboy_
    @morningboy_ 3 роки тому +2652

    She looks the part as well. She looks like she lived over 100 years and takes the life that the bodies could’ve have lived and add them to her lifespan-

    • @carolinv.4633
      @carolinv.4633 3 роки тому +74

      They should make a movie out of this!

    • @malafi3gn354
      @malafi3gn354 3 роки тому +27

      ok movie idea

    • @user-nubiangoddess
      @user-nubiangoddess 3 роки тому +12

      She looks older than 30 also

    • @bangtan.mp4747
      @bangtan.mp4747 3 роки тому +21

      jk rowling: "WRITE THIS DOWN, WRITE THIS DOWNN-"

    • @haiky8104
      @haiky8104 3 роки тому +7

      hOLD ON MAYBE YOU'RE ON TO SOMETHING-

  • @sinisterone4673
    @sinisterone4673 3 роки тому +4621

    I feel like Netflix could make a killer series out of this

  • @marieibarra8009
    @marieibarra8009 6 місяців тому

    I love watching your videos... I am absolutely fascinated with the dead & spirit world.. I get goose bumps just talking about it. Thank you for sharing real life bodies.. & exactly what you do for them!
    I have the upmost love & respect for you...

  • @princekalika4147
    @princekalika4147 Рік тому +1

    Wow today I saw humanity and humility, God bless you lady.

  • @kendrasheart
    @kendrasheart 3 роки тому +4804

    This girl is so respectful and she seems so caring. I wish everyone that dealt with our loved ones bodies could be like this also

    • @icebiirb9440
      @icebiirb9440 3 роки тому +69

      They are, most funeral directors and morticians are very good people, being people whos jobs are dedicated to giving families those last few moments with loved ones.

    • @IwasBlueb4
      @IwasBlueb4 2 роки тому

      ur wrong and so r the 3.8 k who liked ur comment..ur all v naive

    • @mcmlxii4419
      @mcmlxii4419 2 роки тому +6

      @@IwasBlueb4 I agree. I didn't find this woman caring or particularly respectful at all. To me she just seemed weird and a little full of herself.

    • @jotham777
      @jotham777 2 роки тому +1

      Except she demeans men in the industry. She more than implies that men can’t help those grieving.
      Would you praise a male mortician who suggested that female morticians don’t have what it takes to care for those grieving?

    • @mcmlxii4419
      @mcmlxii4419 2 роки тому

      @Anonymous Humanbeing Why the unnecessary apostrophe? The word is "cameras".

  • @flashtheguardian8501
    @flashtheguardian8501 3 роки тому +3005

    The way she walks,touch's things and acts she like a female villan in a movie. There is something about her for sure edit..... ( 13/10/2020)thanks for the 693 likes guys appreciate

  • @rogerkings9168
    @rogerkings9168 2 роки тому

    Thank you for showing compassion and care for loved ones

  • @BosiMarika
    @BosiMarika Рік тому

    I really like this video, thank you from the bottom of my heart

  • @lindab7465
    @lindab7465 4 роки тому +880

    She's basically a Tim Burton character and I love it

  • @rhiannon0008
    @rhiannon0008 5 років тому +1323

    Everything about this just seemed like a Netflix series already

    • @ryder4709
      @ryder4709 4 роки тому +4

      sadly the closest thing I've seen is a show called "The Casketeers" and that's no where close to a decent series, its hella boring

    • @usenotfound168
      @usenotfound168 4 роки тому +7

      A show called a hunting of hill house

    • @miss_shaant
      @miss_shaant 4 роки тому +3

      Ryder lol I tried watching it but I felt like it’s more about his family rather than what they do.

    • @shaeeok
      @shaeeok 4 роки тому

      They should make it one just on being a Mortician

  • @cheryltaylor443
    @cheryltaylor443 Рік тому

    VERY Important job. Thank you

  • @annfrommassachusetts4058
    @annfrommassachusetts4058 Рік тому +1

    I love your style! You’re stunning!
    Much respect for your profession

  • @SwirlyisCool
    @SwirlyisCool 5 років тому +2812

    Is it just me or the female morticians I've gotten to know tend to have a vintage-looking style of sort? Like it feels like it's a requirement to have if you want to be a mortician and you identify as female. :P Not gonna lie it's a nice aesthetic to mix with the theme of death.
    Edit: so many likes! Ty!

    • @royhsieh4307
      @royhsieh4307 5 років тому +68

      I think it's the nature of the job u won't know what kind of extra family member will show up at the funeral you wanna be as professional or traditional as you can without looking too much dollar sign involved. Kinda like dignity and respect all mixed together in a politically correct package and vintage is the way to go

    • @_roqui_
      @_roqui_ 5 років тому +99

      I think it's just a trend! Its either the vintage babe or the goth chic like Abby from law and order! People also get into fields they feel reflects their personality or sense of style!!

    • @lt-so9vm
      @lt-so9vm 5 років тому +23

      " a nice aesthetic to mix with the theme of death." what the actual hell is wrong with you??

    • @rgp1289
      @rgp1289 5 років тому +7

      ZilloCars I plan on being a mortician, i am a female, and don't dress vintage lol.

    • @ehno4913
      @ehno4913 5 років тому

      Ikr

  • @Tikikat22
    @Tikikat22 4 роки тому +1446

    Her: “Sometimes I talk to them, so far no one has talked back”
    *Me: they talk back I’m out*

    • @yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519
      @yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519 4 роки тому +4

      Meme Rose 🌹 😂😂😂

    • @dgjin4871
      @dgjin4871 4 роки тому +3

      I'd be death if they happen to 🥴

    • @ariyanavict0ria
      @ariyanavict0ria 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂

    • @diary_cha
      @diary_cha 4 роки тому +2

      Coz dead couldn’t talk anymore

    • @diary_cha
      @diary_cha 4 роки тому +4

      What really happens we when die? Eclesiastes 9:5,6,10 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing at all, nor do they have any more reward, because all memory of them is forgotten. 6 Also, their love and their hate and their jealousy have already perished, and they no longer have any share in what is done under the sun.10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your might, for there is no work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the Grave, where you are going.
      Why do we die? Genesis 2:9,16,17 Adam and Eve eats the forbidden fruits.cause them to die.Romans 5:12..what is the hope for our dead loved ones? www.jw.org/en/library/books/bible-study/there-will-be-a-resurrection/ if you to know more please donwload our apps.jw library apps for free or visit our official website jw.org

  • @trevorstuart490
    @trevorstuart490 День тому

    Lovely information may God Bless you to continue to care for the Dead keep up what u love Doing.

  • @sherriemoore1760
    @sherriemoore1760 Рік тому

    Yes young ladi I truly think u are wonderful continue your passion for not only the decease but for your art as well u chose this so be your best at it wish u well always💜💜

  • @prishashetty4516
    @prishashetty4516 5 років тому +1828

    "Whatever happens should happen with respect and dignity " wow so beautiful !!!

  • @ojustambe1918
    @ojustambe1918 5 років тому +1175

    “ I am not afraid of being a comfort to someone that most people would be afraid to comfort.” Wow that hit me hard!

    • @dude4054
      @dude4054 4 роки тому +25

      I lost about 34 brain cells trying to read this

    • @jamiedavids1905
      @jamiedavids1905 4 роки тому +1

      @@dude4054 same 😂

  • @adrianamaclennan7832
    @adrianamaclennan7832 2 роки тому

    Miranda's fashion and style is BANGIN. Love it!!

  • @kaileelynn6714
    @kaileelynn6714 2 роки тому

    you are so awesome. you help bring closure to loving families!

  • @kiing.josiiah.reaacts1675
    @kiing.josiiah.reaacts1675 5 років тому +1297

    I feel like this would be the coolest Netflix series!

    • @refinery29
      @refinery29  5 років тому +20

      +king.josiiah.reaacts1 We agree!

    • @janetjohnson5475
      @janetjohnson5475 4 роки тому +10

      There is a show on Netflix called The Casketeers. It's about a family that owns a funeral home. It's a really cute tv show and respectful.

    • @janetjohnson5475
      @janetjohnson5475 4 роки тому

      Netflix show..The Casketeers..super cute tv show!

    • @gcopter1963
      @gcopter1963 4 роки тому +2

      Way ahead of you...Six Feet Under...

    • @janetjohnson5475
      @janetjohnson5475 4 роки тому +1

      @@gcopter1963 Oh my that's an old one but a great show. The others tho are reality shows so different.

  • @Gacha_vivi978
    @Gacha_vivi978 3 роки тому +1440

    She's like a long lost cousin of the Adams family

    • @Gacha_vivi978
      @Gacha_vivi978 3 роки тому +10

      @Sandra Kenny stop doing crack or whatever shit you're on, you're literally commenting nonsense.

    • @bungan7197
      @bungan7197 3 роки тому +1

      I love that movie

    • @birb2197
      @birb2197 3 роки тому +2

      @Sandra Kenny yo what are you on, you seem to be in the clouds

    • @andreamtz.7316
      @andreamtz.7316 3 роки тому +1

      @@Gacha_vivi978 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @melladodyemmy7
      @melladodyemmy7 3 роки тому

      Oh 🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂😂

  • @mukunthannarayanasamy4773
    @mukunthannarayanasamy4773 Рік тому

    Brave lady!! I suscribe this to appreciate your fearlessness and noble work. My salutes to your brave heart.

  • @mendyviola
    @mendyviola 5 місяців тому

    It’s last memories for most. Thank you for what you do.

  • @SacredFire777
    @SacredFire777 3 роки тому +2048

    She looks like she could have lived back in the fifties or sixties.

  • @unnotxcedrie
    @unnotxcedrie 4 роки тому +1382

    “They haven’t talked back *YET* “

  • @pathwaymontessori4487
    @pathwaymontessori4487 2 роки тому

    you are THE best gift to these people. Love!

  • @debfrancis4886
    @debfrancis4886 Рік тому

    You are amazing!! THANK U