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New Ask a Mortician!

Not since the necrophilia video (ah, the memories!) have I had to work this hard to get the tone of a video right.  Coffin Birth is a rough subject, but a valid forensic phenomenon, so it deserves its time on the channel.

We've edited a blooper reel that I think is the best/most ridiculous one yet.  I'm going to post it for the $3+ donors this weekend.

Every donation really helps, and I'm endlessly proud of how many people choose to help fund this series.   2015-12-10 22:16:53 +0000 UTC View Post

Death Questions from Kids!

Do you notice I'm actually well-lit and in focus in this new video?  Do you notice the editing is more elaborate that usual?  Well, that's because I was able to buy a new lighting rig AND bring someone on to help with editing through your generous Patreon donations.  We've got a blooper reel coming as well!

I give thanks for YOU ALL (and death) today.  For my worldwide donors, it is Thanksgiving in the US today, which means I'm about to go gorge myself on food to celebr...

Coffins vs Caskets- To the DEATH

Can you believe this is my second video in two weeks? When have I ever been able to do that black magic?!  It's all thanks to you guys. You help me shape my priorities and energy toward videos, which I KNOW are one of the most effective tools in my advocacy.

You're the best!  There might another one next week!  I don't want to write any checks my perfectionist butt can't cash, BUT we're hard at work on something cool.

xx

Caitlin

"Incorrupt" Saints

At our most recent Death Salon, Order member Elizabeth Harper gave a presentation on the incorrupt corpses of Catholicism.  "You know who needs to hear this?  THE INTERNET,"  I said to myself, in a low, scheming voice.

It's never easy to do a video like this, because when it's someone else's expertise, and they have  WEALTH of awesome corpse knowledge, what do you even cut out?

I managed to get it down to under 7 minutes.  You're welcome, people with live...

October Death Favorites

Happy Almost Halloween, deathlings.

I love this ridiculous genre of videos on YouTube, and always wondered what it would look like if I did a video like this.  With my own interests and favorites, of course.  Which... are.... you know, death.

Response has been fairly positive so far, but I'd love to know what you think.

ALSO: New $10 personalized postcards are going out in the next few days. THANK you for such an amazing level of support, no matter what you ar...

New Morbid Minute and the Funeral Directors Convention

Hello deathlings!

I hope you are enjoying the Morbid Minutes.  They are... well... much longer than a minute, but we always over-research and there are such delightful things in the world of the morbid, no?

I meant to post this this morning, but I'm in Indianapolis at the National Funeral Directors Association Convention.  The main exhibition hall is full of totally bizarre things, check out @thegooddeath twitter or instagram to see some from today.  If you want to...

Medieval Zombies?!

By popular demand, "The Middle Ages Were Magic!" is back.

This time, I worked with Dr. Nancy Caciola to report on her FASCINATING work (somewhat similar to what I used to study) on demonic corpses, risen dead, evil babies. All the good stuff.

I'm off tomorrow morning for more book touring, I hope some of you will be able to make it!

xx Caitlin

Ask a Mortician- Is Embalming Dangerous?!

Finally a new episode– a more traditional Ask a Mortician. I have episode bloopers coming for you dear patrons as well! (Coming to your inbox, not like, coming for you under your bed).

If you're in LA, Portland, the Bay Area, Philly, or NYC, I'm going to be doing some paperback tour stops for the new softcover book, come say hello: http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/smoke-gets-eyes

Thank ...

Skeletons in the Closet

No, not the Ashley Madison hack!  As promised, the new Morbid Minute.

I hope you like the format, totally open to new topics and suggestions. I very much hope to have another video out this month (I was on such a roll!) but I've been traveling near constantly, and I'm off tomorrow to Indonesia. All research trips, but some wild ones. I promise I'm being safe, and it's all to bring new death frontiers to you, my pretties.

As always, thank you!

The Foreskin Wedding Ring of St Catherine

A tribute to my medieval history background. I'd love to do more dark, deathy history videos like this in the future.  Hope you're all well.  xx

Let's Get Vid-e-yos, Vid-e-yos, I Wanna Get Videos.

Breaking news for death video enthusiasts! Your generous donations have allowed me to bring on a researcher and co-writer for the videos. We have been working hard on a new video concept (to debut next month) called the Morbid Minute. These videos will be a more frequent dose of the morbid injected into your lives, potentially even once a week. Worry not, the Ask a Mortician videos aren't going anywhere, but many of you have expressed that you'd like to see more frequent content. When I la...

New Ask a Mortician- Hair Jewelry

A new videos, deathlings!  This is the first time I've ever released one on Sunday. It seems like it might be a more relaxed day to release. What do you think?

I've released 13 videos this year, which is WAY more output than I've ever had. Patreon is a huge part of that, allowing me to travel for interviews, pay my very deserving collaborators, etc.  I'm very grateful to you all.  xxCaitlin

The Hottest Death Trend Right Now!

Ok ok, advance directives may not be something you want to do, but I want the best for your end of life care, patrons!  Do it!  That's a mortician order!

Also, it's time for a new FOR PATRONS ONLY video. Would you guys prefer outtakes from the most recent video or the first minute of a never released video from Paris?

Body Worlds (& Other Forever Corpses)

New Video on Body Worlds and Forever Corpses!

Ask a Mortician- Worst Way to Die?

Hello from Tokyo! I was able to do some amazing research on death in Japan today, can't wait to share it with you all. Before I left LA I shot this video and then had 11 1/2 hours of flight to edit. There is nothing better than a long flight to focus your editing, although, everyone who walks by sees you EDITING YOUR OWN FACE. Sigh. Thanks guys!

The Secret Plague Pits and Burials of London

Patreon award level: achieved! As promised, a collaboration in London between myself and Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris, which YOU guys made possible. There will be another video on her channel shortly. Tell me if you guys like this more historical-type of video. History is my background, and I like the shakeup in material sometimes. In your death positive debt, as always, Caitlin

What Would YOUR Last Meal Be, Patrons?

There is a lot of poop in this video. I didn't mean it, guys! (Possibly I did mean it, yes).

New Video! Sex Ghosts, Gilded Mummies, and Jeweled Skeletons

Meet the wonderful Dr.Paul! There are all manner of new things behind the scenes (camera lenses, lights, etc) that have been paid for from your generous donations. Thank you for helping us expand and make these videos even better. I am terribly grateful. Let me know if you'd like to see more behind the scenes footage from this video, Dr. Paul is NEVER boring.

Talking to Parents About Death

Not the easiest conversation to have. I geared this toward the parent conversation- but it also works as a partner conversation! Or a convo with your children! Or a best friend!

New Storytime Video (For Free, Free I Say!)

Can you believe I released THREE videos this month? That's not an impressive number for the average person, of course, but for ME?! Whew! Since I promised I wouldn't charge Patrons for more than two videos a month, and this is really more of a story video (no heavy research, graphics, or travel required), this is a free offering, to say thank you. Thank you all, and may the death haters never get you down. xx Caitlin

Human Taxidermy Video is Live!

Creating this human taxidermy video was my first ever Patreon goal level. Do you remember that, friends? Once, so very long ago, when the world was young and nothing hurt? This video took a very long time to research and execute. But that's exactly what Patreon allowed me to take the time and focus to do. As always, I'm so grateful for your support. Some good bloopers on this one, coming either tomorrow or Saturday! xx

That time I went to the Clown Motel.

I haven't done a DEATHstination video in so long. I hope you enjoy our New Year's journey to ghost towns, cemeteries, and *cough* a Clown Motel. Blooper reel coming later today, my dears. Thank You!

Goals met! Excitement ensues! Delivery real!

Conversation with my mother. Mom: "So I see you reached your last Patreon goal. Don't the people want updates?" Me: "Are you the Patreon police?" Mom: "I just think people want to know about the Human Taxidermy video they funded." Me: "I'm working on it right now!" Mom: "Well they don't know that, sweetie." Me: "uuuggghh FINE, mom." *teenager eye-roll* SO excited to have funded the $1300 goal of a London video collaboration. If you're like my mother, and think these "goals" might be a cr...

Ask a Mortician- RREEAALLYY My Mother's Ashes?

Here she is! Oh beauteous creature (well, I tried at least). Unless you supported my videos in late November/early December, you should have received your personalized card and your totes bags. PLEASE let me know if you didn't. Thank you so much for everything, deathlings!

Ask a Mortican- Composting the Dead!

I'm so fascinated by the work Katrina Spade is doing to design and prototype how we could potentially compost our dead bodies. New technology around corpse disposal is one of my favorite things (I can guess there are a few of you who feel the same way). The bloopers for this video are numerous and epic, so look out for the Patreon-only blooper reel soon. As always, thank you for your support!

New Ask a Mortician on Ebola

Everyone has been asking me this question, so I finally got down to giving you a proper answer. The past month since the book came out has been such a whirlwind, but I want you to know how sincerely I appreciate your support. Note for $10/$25 donors: Your personalized notes and totes will be going out the first week in November. Send me a message if you don't receive them!

New Ask a Mortician

Hi deathlings! If you did not see this float by on social media this morning, here is the new Ask a Mortician. Everyone is being so kind about my fluffy curmudgeon moving to the great beyond. The video is a little more personal that usual but I hope it's also informative for all of you with animals of your own. ps- Sorry if it's a little sobby. Facing mortality is hard, I know!

Ask A Mortician- Hip, Knee, & Breast Implants

Hi guys! Here is the brand new episode, hot off the presses, I really hope you enjoy it. I am so overwhelmed by your support, thank you from the bottom of my black heart. IMPORTANT: I'm going to be releasing a video every Thursday for the next three weeks leading up to the release of my book. I WILL NOT be charging you for all three. I know that some of you set caps to prevent going over budget, but this is a special release schedule for the book, and I never plan to charge for more than 1...

What's In a Mortician's Purse?

Ask a Mortician- Necrophilia