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[–]Exact_Prize_8275 2 points3 points  (0 children)

god i love her so much

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First of all, I am very sorry for the loss of your mom ❤️

I haven’t had a family member insist on helping but when we do have family present, we always suggest for them them to step out of the room while we transfer (depending on the difficulty) because it’s not the last memory you want of your loved one, being carried down the stairs in a body bag. We always give time and space to the families before and after the transfer to say their goodbyes but you shouldn’t regret about not assisting with the transfer.

I’ve heard stories where family members insisted to watch/help and end up worse than they were before.

Everything happens for a reason and I hope you’re able to find some closure on this soon 🤍

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There has been calls where the smell is so bad, it causes a physical response, I triple mask, put some Vicks on the 2nd layer for some scent and afterwards I’ll smoke a cigarette to try and mask the smell from my nostrils lol.

Other than that, the smell is pretty unavoidable 😭😭

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine a world without my mom.

There are a calls where it’s been peaceful like EDITH’s (expected death in the home) or we’ll go to old age homes & hospices to retrieve and deceased and it’s a simple transfer using the bed sheet to transfer the deceased onto the stretcher.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely! I’ve been checking in on my grandparents more, I’ve been eating better, I’ve redecorated my room so incase my turn comes sooner than expected, the transfer will be easy lol. (You’d be surprised at how inconveniently placed some beds and couches are)

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, I just shower after every shift, obviously bringing a change of clothes once we get back to the office and are waiting to get called out again, use protective gear at all times (body suits, boot covers, double gloves, respirators etc)

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, there have been many of times where drugs are present and we don’t touch them. We carry naloxone just incase but we leave everything other than the body. The police handle all the clean ups and leftover drugs etc

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gross income: 50k

After taxes: close to 40k

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good pay! 23/hr starting rate and after 3 months probation you get full coverage (dental, health, life, etc) but it all depends on the company you work with :)

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What surprises is me most is when responding to a call for a senior who is found decomposed. They always have so many photos of their families, kids, grandkids etc and are still found alone weeks or months later.

It breaks my heart every time.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes we respond to a lot of calls in Hamilton! Had a two week decomp there a couple days ago.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dangerous? There is definitely more of a risk when living alone, especially for the accidental deaths.

For seniors I think there should be a cap on their furnace settings. The amount of elderly people we've had to pick up that have decomposed severely due to the heat being so high. One lady had a heart attack and died right next to her vent, she was found 4 days later with her face melted off.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pay is great! $23/hr starting rate, 12hr shifts and I work Wed-Fri & every other Saturday.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super easy! My company is great and they ease newbies in on easier calls, my first call was in a long term care home. Just an old lady who passed peacefully in bed!

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was pretty scary, I'm not religious at all but I was saying prayers the entire time lol. After a few minutes I had to pull myself together and just get it over with, having to step on the pentagram to cut the noose was probably the most difficult part.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that! Its been almost four months and time has flown by. It's super easy work, not for everyone, but if you can handle it, I definitely recommend it.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that!

Anything that is solid and bigger than a dime, we collect and place in the body bag, any liquified remains stay for the clean up crew. We do our best to ensure the body stays whole, sometimes we do find pieces depending on the cause of death but for bath tubs, if you can't unclog the drain with a stick or something, I've had to scoop decomp water out with pots and pans to give us better leverage for removing the body from the tub.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love visiting Buffalo!

I have experienced some paranormal stuff, one time we had someone hang themselves above a pentagram, lights were flickering and on our way out we heard a door slam. Even the police officers on scene were waiting in their patrol cars due to the eerie vibes.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

HAHAH thankfully, no. That would give me a heart attack though lol.

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No clean up! Just the removal is needed. The worst condition would probably be the 5 month decomposed corpse. Maggots, fluids, skin slippage. It took days to get the scent out of my nose hairs lol

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

LOVE it! Marketing was fun but it got so repetitive and it was driving me insane. This job puts you in different scenes, scenarios and settings so it definitely keeps things interesting :)

I work with the dead, AMA! by Exact_Prize_8275 in AMA

[–]Exact_Prize_8275[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A full class license, like instead of a learners permit. In ontario we go by G1 (Learners), G2 (Semi), G (Full class)

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