Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP) with Monica Torres
What happens when you die? Cosmically, no one knows. But cosmetically, Desairologist Monica Torress knows everything. This friendly Phoenix funeral director shares her secrets for giving the dearly departed the greatest glam on their “special day.” She chats practical preservation techniques, spooky questions, her influences, the newest make-up lines, formaldehyde, mourning and grief, and how to make sure you look like *you* -- or Dolly Parton -- when your loved ones say their goodbyes. Also: her most memorable cases and JUST the pep talk you needed to follow your dreams.
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A donation went to the “Hi Precious” Scholarship
More reading you may enjoy:
Take a class with Monica Torres
Lola Se7ven Mortuary Cosmetics: “Formulated To Conceal Post Mortal Imperfections"
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American Psychological Association’s “Coping with the loss of a loved one”
Noella Papagno interview about Desairology
A very intriguing video of the original Desairologist Noella Papagno pretending to be a decedent and speaking from the afterlife but it’s actually very sweet
Monica Torres video on embalming autopsy cases
WHO’s statements on Formaldehyde
“The Effect of Formaldehyde Use in Sanitation”
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Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris
Transcripts by Emily White of The Wordary
Website by Kelly R. Dwyer
Theme song by Nick Thorburn