Ben Schmidt

The Funeral Science Podcast

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The Funeral Science Podcast is a podcast about funeral science.

Author

Ben Schmidt

Category

Science

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Latest episode

Mar 2, 2026

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Episodes

Bonus- Why You Should Love Your SDS 02.03.2026

More than just a required document to have on hand, your SDS can be very helpful!

October Case Report: Masque of the Red Death 17.10.2025

A funeral scientist conducts a case study of an individual who dies of the Red Death. Email me funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr

Disenfranchised Grief 30.07.2025

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

Foolish Blues 07.02.2025

On this episode of the Funeral Science Podcast, a funeral scientist discusses the foolish nature of formaldehyde and methylene blue. The something good that’s happening is the Continuing Vision mentorship program .   Email Me! Funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com   Follow The Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook   Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr  References: Foolish Nature of Formaldehyde Blog Methylen...

October Case Report- Seth Brundle and a Treat! 10.10.2024

In this episode, a funeral scientist does case analysis for the BrundleFly and hopes for the world's oldest cheese to hit your trick or treat bags. The Funeral Science Podcast on pH The world's oldest cheese NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independent creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning...

Cold Temperatures 29.01.2024

In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the effects of cold temperatures on tissue after death and answers listener Nora’s question about the Canary Girls of World War 1.   Wales Museum History of the Canary Girls   Episode on Otzi   Episode on Lenin   NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independent creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offeri...

October Case Reports- Zombies and E.T. 24.10.2023

In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at embalming zombies and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independant creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at ⁠funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com⁠ . Fo...

"Slow and Low" 21.09.2023

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 funeral...

Incorruptible? 28.06.2023

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 cadav...

October Case Reports- Frankenstein's Monster and Gremlins 27.10.2022

A funeral scientist creates some Halloween content for the listeners. 

Creutzfeldt-Jakob's Disease 13.09.2022

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 Surv...

Fossils 17.08.2022

In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses fossils and interviews his local paleontologist.  Dinosaur Mummy  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mummified-armored-dinosaur-makes-its-debut-1-180963311/ Goatelope https://allthatsinteresting.com/goatelope-mummy

DABDA 16.03.2022

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 thi...

Maggots 13.01.2022

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%20d...

Ötzi 10.12.2021

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 &nb...

Bonus Episode- The Pale Blue Dot 09.11.2021

Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan!  Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.

October Case Report- The Gill-Man 25.10.2021

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 funeralsciencep...

October Case Report- Sam Quint 18.10.2021

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...

October Case Report- Cujo 11.10.2021

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...

October Case Report- Gilbert Kane 04.10.2021

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....

Bonus episode- School is Cool 04.09.2021

A funeral scientist is joined by a co-host for the first time as they read the book School is Cool by Sabrina Moyle. The music that accompanies the episode is entitled “Your Weird Co-Host” and was chosen by the co-host. Follow the Funeral Science Podcast page on Facebook or on Instagram @mortraqr. If you have a question, email it to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com

Confirmation Bias 16.08.2021

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 @mdvm...

Bal'zamirovaniye Lenina (Embalming Lenin) 19.07.2021

In this episode, a funeral scientist recounts the embalming of Communist dictator Vladimir Lenin. This is a longer episode, so the listener questions and the good thing that's happening are omitted.  Links:  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/09/lenin-lab-team-keeping-first-soviet-leader-embalmed-moscow https://www.amazon.com/Lenins-Embalmers-Ilya-Zbarsky/dp/1860465153 Do you have a questi...

Decomposition Part 4- pH 24.06.2021

In this episode a funeral scientist discussed pH and postmortem chemistry, answers a question about their personal experience, and @transdeathcare is something good that's happening.  Do you have a question you'd like to have answered or something good that's happening? Email me at ben@mortraqr.com  Important links  http://www.tuesdayeveningpublications.com/ @transdeathcare on Insta...

Tsantsas (Shrunken Heads) 09.06.2021

In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about tsantsas, answers a question about rigor mortis and the jaw, and the Funeral Boss Foundation is something good that's happening.  Important links:  https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation https://den.mercer.edu/mercer-researchers-author-study-on-repatriation-of-ceremonial-shrunken-head-to-ecuador/ https://scienc...

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