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.
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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
Designer: Lea Kichler
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Muffin™
November 2, 2023 at 7:04 pm
this guy makes death less scary
Bobbie Bouma
November 2, 2023 at 7:22 pm
This is a very non taboo approachable way to talk about death I like it
Sharon Lee
November 2, 2023 at 7:25 pm
major blues clues vibes
rose brooks
November 2, 2023 at 7:27 pm
This has always been one of my dream jobs
Carolyn Cuesta
November 2, 2023 at 7:59 pm
I love this guy
Tulipsarepretty
November 2, 2023 at 8:03 pm
HES BACKKKKKKKK
Doc
November 2, 2023 at 8:21 pm
Did he wash the body first?????
E Grace
November 2, 2023 at 8:25 pm
I am completely against making “poison pickles” of human corpses. Toxic chemicals are used.
desertstar
November 2, 2023 at 8:35 pm
Sean,you remind me of Don Quixote. Fighting windmills. Get a REAL job loser. You haven’t achieve anything worthwhile, except grifting off of your sheep head followers.
Q TFIAW
November 2, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Someone should really get him to play The Mortuary Assistant
Cristian Villalobos
November 2, 2023 at 8:51 pm
the merchandising room made me think of some kind of gift shop where you can get the coolest shirt with your grandpa inside the coffin lol
Inspectah Baby
November 2, 2023 at 9:04 pm
He’s very much an irl tumblr sexyman. I mean that in the nicest way possible.
yourlocalmouse
November 2, 2023 at 9:10 pm
WE’VE BEEN FED FINALLY 🍽🍽🔥‼️😋
Shoji Mezo
November 2, 2023 at 9:12 pm
It’s a good day when you see Mr. Victor Sweeney. Love this dude!
kbh209
November 2, 2023 at 9:12 pm
okay this wasn’t on my random algorithm picks bingo card…but I do have the free spot available
Brenna Gename
November 2, 2023 at 9:21 pm
Victor M Sweeney is a national treasure
Menine
November 2, 2023 at 9:21 pm
I love Victor so much. He is soo sweet, and so good at explaining these things. You can see he really cares about his job
Jason Morgan
November 2, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Now do the gravesite and the use of a vault.
l3rnerzaws1m
November 2, 2023 at 9:23 pm
if Sweeney is in the video, I’m watching regardless!
yourlocalmouse
November 2, 2023 at 9:28 pm
11:30
happycowboy:)
November 3, 2023 at 6:38 pm
WIRED is in their wes anderson era 💅
Gene Davis
November 3, 2023 at 6:55 pm
He reminds me of the guy that played the riddler on the Gotham series.
rachel lee
November 3, 2023 at 6:59 pm
Saw Victor on the thumbnail and clicked immediately. This guy is so wholesome
Melbgirl12
November 3, 2023 at 7:05 pm
I’m very interested to know, is there a general rule of thumb within funeral homes that when there is a funeral service taking place, you’re not embalming someone else at the same time?
Robert Alvarez
November 3, 2023 at 7:09 pm
This is the best advertisement for the cremation industry, ever.
Katie Cooks and Crafts
November 3, 2023 at 7:21 pm
Oh Mike, I’ll always remember you fondly!
rKAL_EL
November 3, 2023 at 7:22 pm
Great hearse 😂
Sara Richardson
November 3, 2023 at 7:28 pm
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 ❤
Reinerubin
November 3, 2023 at 7:49 pm
I love this man!!!
Charles Reinmuth
November 3, 2023 at 7:50 pm
I love Mr. Sweeny. Thanks for the video!
Kathryn Please
November 3, 2023 at 7:55 pm
This was exceptionally well done! I’d highly advocate for this to be used in middle or high schools across the country as an educational tool.
Nick Stevens
November 3, 2023 at 7:57 pm
“YOU GOT A GREAT HEARSE, SEAN!” “Oh, Thanks! 🥰” TOP-tier
bravetoasterrr
November 3, 2023 at 7:59 pm
There is nothing like watching this after finishing the mortuary assistant
Dudeem
November 3, 2023 at 8:19 pm
I do wish that he had included how they put on the complete 3-piece suit on the embalmed body.
Kate Backman
November 3, 2023 at 9:12 pm
i definitely do not want to be embalmed
Topaz B
November 3, 2023 at 9:24 pm
Im curious to know how Egyptians embalmed, because years later, the bodies look amazing and dont necessarily decay
David
November 3, 2023 at 9:24 pm
Why do they always have names like “Sweeney”. It’s like they’re born into those roles.
Topaz B
November 3, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Im extremely terrified of death and I’m not sure knowing the process made me feel better about it.
Jessica Buck-Daniel
November 3, 2023 at 9:28 pm
How do you clean all those tools?
SD
November 3, 2023 at 9:28 pm
Do they get paid okay?
Gold Adekoya
November 4, 2023 at 5:50 pm
I don’t wanna die, it scary
Dat Man
November 4, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Ugh do not embalm me just throw me in the dirt
Mike L
November 4, 2023 at 6:19 pm
Where do you get a plastic urn? 4 years ago, my father came back in a plastic bag in a cardboard box.
Outoftheboxmedic
November 4, 2023 at 6:33 pm
That was awesome!!
Customwerkz Guitars
November 4, 2023 at 7:13 pm
wow that insightful. thankz for sharing!
808ainosked
November 4, 2023 at 7:23 pm
Doesn’t the organs come in a plastic bag inserted into the body cavity? So in that case do you still use the trocar?
Mohammad Anggi Nugroho MC Jogja
November 4, 2023 at 7:35 pm
Love his articulacy and fashion sense 🍁
Gold Crow
November 4, 2023 at 7:51 pm
I love watching videos with Victor. He is so sweet and I love his sense of humor. I am always so excited to see a new video with him! ❤❤❤
Gold Crow
November 4, 2023 at 7:52 pm
When he got excited about the hearse I about died. 😂💀❤️
Todd Kanhai
November 4, 2023 at 8:17 pm
Thank you for the Education. You are a great teacher.
Tyler Pfledderer
November 4, 2023 at 8:37 pm
As a musician, my favorite is the “Groove Director”
Linda Thomas
November 4, 2023 at 8:42 pm
Why is the casket only opened half way (half couch)?
Shabyto
November 4, 2023 at 8:53 pm
This video is really educational. This will help love one to go thru that process and don’t feel lost.
Močko
November 4, 2023 at 8:56 pm
Why tho
Like it’s gonna decompose anyway, why have all this hassle for a few hours
cookietinsewingkit
November 4, 2023 at 8:57 pm
Wes Anderson’s first documentary.
Močko
November 4, 2023 at 9:01 pm
Heyy Netflix what are you waiting for??
deerpark
November 4, 2023 at 9:15 pm
“ 10:08 variety is the spice of death”
Jean Nespechal
November 4, 2023 at 9:23 pm
My Saturday night….eating peppermint icecream and watching embalming videos. Good times.👍👍👍
Musty Monster
November 4, 2023 at 9:25 pm
Very educational video. Makes me think that being a mortician isn’t so bad. Maybe I’ll become one.
DrippDroppz
November 5, 2023 at 2:54 am
Another great random video I’m watching at 3AM 😂
Syamil Lizam
November 5, 2023 at 3:09 am
The moctuary assistant (real life)
Sunnyflower
November 5, 2023 at 4:03 am
Crazy how we do all this for the living, let the dead rest and go back to the earth naturally it’s the cycle of life
barbarian ninj0
November 5, 2023 at 6:02 am
Did Wes Anderson direct this video?
MrFalcon
November 5, 2023 at 6:09 am
This is kind of like art
Andreas Konow
November 5, 2023 at 6:22 am
How much formaldehyde have we buried over the years. Wouldn’t it be better to actually give ourselves back to the earth?
Daniela Marin
November 5, 2023 at 7:48 am
As someone who lives in a very sismic country, that shelf full of bottles, without a door nor any kind of thread support, it’s giving me anxiety.
ace 1939
November 5, 2023 at 8:23 am
as a embalmer this is a great video!
Seymour Disapproves
November 5, 2023 at 8:54 am
Victor Sweeney is such a good name for a mortician, my god the flair and flavor is off the charts
Eniram
November 5, 2023 at 9:08 am
I’ve been watching his videos and I recently learned that here in France we don’t embalm bodies like they do in the States. Morticians don’t have such an intrusive approach on bodies, they just clean them up, dress them and put makeup on them and that’s it. No embalming fluids no puncturing organs no draining blood
Dioskeiry De La Cruz
November 5, 2023 at 2:41 pm
Wired really took seriously our requests of seeing him more on the channel. Love it. ” Variety really is the spice of death here”
TheMetalfreak360
November 5, 2023 at 3:39 pm
I love this guy. Never get tired of him talking about his profession.
rabid.Vampirism
November 5, 2023 at 5:13 pm
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13danad
November 5, 2023 at 5:25 pm
The Mr. Rogers of Death. I love his videos.
Maria Carter
November 5, 2023 at 5:56 pm
He’s so cute
Vordt
November 5, 2023 at 6:12 pm
LEON LUSH WHERE ARE YOU
S Lee
November 5, 2023 at 6:26 pm
Keep them coming! I love this stuff and this guy!
BooBiscuit
November 5, 2023 at 6:47 pm
Embalming is incredibly bad for the environment. It is a know carcinogen. Caskets do NOT stay shut underground and that fluid can leak out into the soil.
Tom A
November 5, 2023 at 6:49 pm
This thumbnail looks like a Wes Anderson movie
Viorel Bosneac
November 6, 2023 at 3:17 am
If this guy doesnt sign with Netflix for some docu series, I dont want it🙄🙄
JamieRawrasaur
November 6, 2023 at 3:23 am
I love how cheery this video is
Gracie Corona
November 6, 2023 at 4:38 am
Wired keeps bringing Victor back cause they know I’m in love with him 😍
Ironblooded Alchemist
November 6, 2023 at 5:51 am
HE’S BACK LET’S GOOOO
Lauren H
November 6, 2023 at 6:22 am
I love every video Victor is in on this channel. The difference between the hearses in the US and UK is interesting. Ours are black, no flags, and the back is windowed, so you can see the coffin and flowers as its driven. Also with having coffins instead of caskets we don’t see the body at the funeral, which is something I don’t think I could bear! 😳
Stephen
November 6, 2023 at 6:40 am
this guy give me a serial killer vibe
mostlyokay
November 6, 2023 at 7:38 am
Embalming and burying seem like such a waste of perfectly good nutrients… I’d love to just be left on the ground somewhere my body could be eaten by scavengers, provide nutrients for bacteria and fungi… would also save a lot of money in labor and all these chemicals. Has anyone quantified the impact of these ritual practices on the environment?
Marcel Kubíček
November 6, 2023 at 8:06 am
Such a well spoken guy, loved every single video with him
Nicko George
November 6, 2023 at 9:05 am
Idk man, he seems a bit too happy about what it is he does.
CBJr🧶
November 6, 2023 at 12:25 pm
Hes back ladies and gentleman 🥳🫂
Geomancer
November 6, 2023 at 12:39 pm
And Mr. Sweeney, just how exactly do you know that a hearse is more than capable of going over 100 mph? 🤔
Andrei Bucton
November 6, 2023 at 12:48 pm
7:12 9:27
Samantha Reali
November 6, 2023 at 2:35 pm
I love how praised this guy is , that WIRED keeps giving him more videos
asher
November 6, 2023 at 4:02 pm
idk whose decision it was to edit this like a wes anderson film but i love it
Obi-Wan Can Blow Me
November 6, 2023 at 4:10 pm
I would pay money to watch this guy play Mortuary Assistant
Betsy Reeve
November 6, 2023 at 5:08 pm
So you have convinced me to go the cremation route, unless you tell me that all of this still happens even if the end result is I’m reduced to ashes. Love your style.
Lina Mackenzie
November 6, 2023 at 5:13 pm
How long does one embalming take
Gaby
November 6, 2023 at 5:28 pm
I would LOVE to see him play the horror game: mortician and gauge its accuracy
Ze Germanz
November 6, 2023 at 5:32 pm
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
Big Daddy Cool Diesel
November 6, 2023 at 6:56 pm
I could have watched a 2 hour version of this
Courtney Cartwright
November 7, 2023 at 4:57 pm
WIRED: YES, more. we need more of this guy! we love him. he’s instant clicks. MORE!
AlyssaTheExcellent
November 7, 2023 at 4:59 pm
Have you played Mortuary’s Assistant?! I mean I’m sure it’s not fun for you but it would be neat to see how good you’d do with the supernatural and your job!
G Young
November 7, 2023 at 5:10 pm
So professional. I enjoyed watching it even though it’s unaffordable like buying a house nowadays.
Alpines
November 7, 2023 at 5:10 pm
His name, the fit, his professionalism, he is literally a well written dark plot novel character. I like him! He inspired me a lot while drawing 😂❤
Miguel A.
November 7, 2023 at 5:12 pm
We honestly need a whole series of Mr. Victor M. Sweeney. Like this so wired sees and keeps on bringing him 🤝🏽
Miguel A.
November 7, 2023 at 5:13 pm
Give this man his own series already or better yet he needs his own YouTube channel. He is very informative and will have a great audience
_emily_11
November 7, 2023 at 5:20 pm
LOL. “go well over 100mph if needed” 😂 im trying to imagine the need for that.
Xboxgamer11
November 7, 2023 at 5:26 pm
The most disturbing and disgusting video ever
- Sophie -
November 7, 2023 at 5:33 pm
i love this man
Mike P.
November 7, 2023 at 5:34 pm
R.I.P. Mike
TJ Fife
November 7, 2023 at 5:58 pm
Anyone else compare the embalming to The Mortuary Assistant?
lovejonas95
November 7, 2023 at 6:04 pm
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!
Baddie Tings
November 7, 2023 at 6:11 pm
my grandpas funeral was today and i am quite disturbed
S K
November 7, 2023 at 6:33 pm
Love this man! Hes made me feel more comfortable with the idea of death, funerals, etc
lidsman22
November 7, 2023 at 6:34 pm
How long will Mr. or Mrs. Smith stay looking fresh under the ground after embalming? Thanks for the video.
Castor Bone
November 7, 2023 at 6:48 pm
Victor is such an amazing person!
Carol Bonnell
November 7, 2023 at 6:51 pm
And then after you die you still go through more torture!
Miguel Lowell Alvarez
November 7, 2023 at 7:19 pm
John Cena
Michael Levine
November 7, 2023 at 7:20 pm
Do religious prescriptions for how to handle a body and state health regulations ever come into conflict? If so how are these resolved?
Madeline Kroll
November 7, 2023 at 8:16 pm
yesss! I am so happy to see Víctor back again!
BOOM BASETT
November 8, 2023 at 12:35 pm
SHOULD HAVE SHOWN HIM EMBALMING A REAL BODY.
Ihza Asvanda
November 8, 2023 at 12:41 pm
why he kinda fine?… lmaooo
Rainy Toaster
November 8, 2023 at 1:15 pm
Mortician Daddy makes a comeback
Yasmin loves food
November 8, 2023 at 1:18 pm
aaaaaaaa the girlie is back
Dallemations
November 8, 2023 at 1:33 pm
the man looks too nice. he possibly embalmed himself!
Val_baby74
November 8, 2023 at 2:08 pm
I love this dude. He’s so entertaining
Little Jonathorn
November 8, 2023 at 2:27 pm
This is really interesting and informative.
6:37 Gross part wasn’t gross, it was scientific.
LumixTrax
November 8, 2023 at 3:09 pm
I prefer the Islamic way.
Gary
November 8, 2023 at 5:05 pm
my father was taken to the cemetary in a 1950s vintage hearse
Viktoria F.
November 8, 2023 at 5:07 pm
Dear Victor, please do a channel of funeral services. You are so smart and charismatic when you talk and not to mention very respectful of the dead. Thank you for sharing your gift!
Stacy Bishop
November 8, 2023 at 5:28 pm
This is great but I just want to be cremated
Chris Jean
November 8, 2023 at 5:31 pm
I was so excited to see the return of Mr Sweeney. I’m sad that we only got another 14 minutes with him. This video is fantastic, but I do feel that some parts were edited to be quite brief. I’d very much like to see an extended cut of at least 30 minutes.
Undertaker 3041
November 8, 2023 at 5:59 pm
A drain tube does not go into artery, it goes into a vain.
Baulder Wickerbeast
November 8, 2023 at 6:04 pm
This wonderful human being is a absolute treasure ❤️ he is honestly the most sincere person you could ever meet in your life time! He has helped so many of my family and friends grieve over this last year
Drunk Saiyan
November 8, 2023 at 6:12 pm
RIP my boy Mike 🕊️
Taylor Nicole
November 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm
This would have made an excellent 3 or 4 part series so we were able to get more detailed information. I love Victor!!
Sophie Beltzer
November 8, 2023 at 6:51 pm
he kinda …..
Grace
November 8, 2023 at 7:29 pm
I love this guy so much
🗽THE papa smurf the OG🙏
November 8, 2023 at 7:44 pm
what an awesome video victor.. the funeral business is amazing to get a career in!! thank you for showing!
rowen burnett
November 8, 2023 at 8:26 pm
I want to be a mortician SO bad
JUAN_THE_ IMPERIAL
November 9, 2023 at 10:40 am
I said it once and ill say it again. If he is not my mortician im not dying!!!!
Kinang Eagle
November 9, 2023 at 10:59 am
100 mph? I won’t say i’ll need it but i have an idea what’s the next best car to camp and live in now
Aleta Boyette
November 9, 2023 at 11:09 am
Very informative!
Christine Liew
November 9, 2023 at 11:21 am
My mom died earlier this year. This is helpful for me to better understand what goes on behind the scenes. Thanks
Mustin07
November 9, 2023 at 11:43 am
Is anyone going to talk about how he looks like he’s straight out of the 1940s?
Liam N.
November 9, 2023 at 11:58 am
Bro this guy is literally the most loved guest that’s ever been on WIRED
Charles kavoukjian
November 9, 2023 at 1:08 pm
Has to be haunted
HealterSkelterGirl
November 9, 2023 at 1:09 pm
Yesss! He’s so cool!! I’m glad he’s back 😀
Wittymacaroon90
November 9, 2023 at 1:56 pm
HES BACK
Kaiser Wilhelm II
November 9, 2023 at 2:03 pm
The “hot mortician” is back.
Darialis Pacheco
November 9, 2023 at 3:06 pm
Ok but listen
Imagine a series where a mortician is actually a serial killer. He would carefully select his victims by looking at their features, style, and age. His satisfaction would be to get to prepare their bodies, he feels he has the only right to do it…so that is why he kills them to make sure they reach his hands.
(I know death is serious and sad, it should be treated with respect as well, but I just had this idea that I feel it would make a good book/series)
Aero
November 9, 2023 at 3:49 pm
His name is Victor M. Sweeney. He was born to be a mortician.
james mahaney
November 9, 2023 at 3:59 pm
Unfortunaly he older than me so I’ll outlive him so he won’t be able to be my embalmer but I would of def chose him to do mine when my time comes
tinyglock-n-roll 1
November 9, 2023 at 4:13 pm
i wanna see this guy play the mortuary assistant
imjustelm
November 9, 2023 at 4:36 pm
any day Victor Sweeney is on my screen is a good day.
Dark territory
November 9, 2023 at 5:58 pm
I’d love to have a conversation with this guy I have so many questions
rohit benarsie
November 9, 2023 at 6:14 pm
I never wanted to die so much only to let my corpse be handled by him.
CrookedJack
November 9, 2023 at 6:44 pm
Tbh I get why people would want to or have a family member go through this process but for me personally I don’t want this when I die I’m dead and don’t care what happens to my body it’s not like I can complain anyway lol 😂
Aaron Koscielski
November 9, 2023 at 8:03 pm
Why does he look EXACTLY as I imagined a mortician would look like?!
Leon Banks
November 9, 2023 at 8:19 pm
Thought he was wearing a poppy for a sec.
AbsolutelyWhack
November 10, 2023 at 12:05 pm
I love this guy. I could see him in a GTA cutscene where he’s talking to you about a job to be done while he’s embalming a body or something. 😂
K Johnson
November 10, 2023 at 1:35 pm
Thank you for explaining it all. I’ve recently been educating myself about the entire process. If I’d known what all it entails before my parents passed, I’d have definitely chosen green burial for both of them. I’d rather my loved ones leave this earth with what they were born with. I know that everyone has different perspectives.
Arlowe Lee
November 10, 2023 at 2:41 pm
Hey its that hot mortition guy!
Teresa Ratliff
November 10, 2023 at 2:49 pm
U did very nice
CG Rogers
November 10, 2023 at 3:21 pm
I’m glad we get to see more of Victor. He seems like such a genuine and kind guy
BurningRabbit72
November 10, 2023 at 3:32 pm
When he said “Variety is the spice of death here” I actively groaned out loud and went “Oh, come on.”
I immediately need a series with Victor.
Branislav Jariabka
November 10, 2023 at 3:51 pm
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.
NeighborKid
November 10, 2023 at 4:43 pm
Been in the buisness 15 years. He’s pretty on point.
Jay Dagny
November 10, 2023 at 4:44 pm
HEY I LIVE IN MOORHEAD
Rhonda's Craft Obsessions
November 10, 2023 at 4:54 pm
This is very interesting stuff! I’ve always wanted to know if the caskets are comfortable as they look? Yes. I am a weirdo.
John Golden
November 10, 2023 at 4:56 pm
Very interesting and clear video of what for most of us has been a very mysterious process. Thanks!
Bocephus
November 10, 2023 at 5:18 pm
I simply came here to say one thing, NOPE! Goodbye.. 😂
crazyfrytka
November 10, 2023 at 6:21 pm
“And noe we’re ready for his family to come and say Goodbye”.
Am I’m the only one that was waiting for a shot of chapel filled up with sitting mannequins? 😂😂😂
You guys just missed opportunity for a perfect joke here. 😂😂😂
Blue Odyssey
November 10, 2023 at 6:35 pm
John cena?
Faded FOO
November 10, 2023 at 6:45 pm
Stop being mean mike is not a dummy
jordancollins444
November 10, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Do i have to have this done? Can i opt out?
David R
November 10, 2023 at 8:01 pm
Yeeep just cremate me, simple, easy and not disgusting…
Maja Kjærbye
November 10, 2023 at 8:11 pm
Looks like it’s filmed as a Wes Anderson movie
Tecnovlog
November 10, 2023 at 8:25 pm
in italy coffins are weld shut with a metal cover made of zinc, after that they connect a valve, so that the fluid remains in the coffin, but the gases can escape without the risk of an explosion