11/28/2025
Kalip cream, eye caps, mouth formers, positioning devices & more. After I took this video, 500 pounds of chemicals showed up ~ because of course they did. When you are prepping to move into a brand new funeral home in a few weeks, shipments like this just become another normal day 😉
Kalip Cream:
This is one of those behind-the-scenes products that makes all the difference. It’s a restorative cream used during embalming to help rehydrate tissues, reduce swelling, and keep the skin looking natural. Think of it as a heavy-duty moisturizer for cases where we need that extra level of care.
Eye Caps:
These tiny plastic discs are placed under the eyelids. They have little ridges on them so the lids stay closed naturally and don’t shift during visitation. Families often wonder how we make someone look peaceful ~ eye caps are one of the unsung heroes of that process 👁️
Mouth Formers:
These are used to help create a natural lip line and facial expression. They sit inside the mouth and replace the structure lost after death so the face doesn’t look sunken. They allow us to recreate a soft, relaxed appearance that looks true to the person 👄
Positioning Devices:
These include head blocks, arm and leg supports, and foam wedges that help us position someone correctly on the prep room table or in the casket. They keep the individual aligned and supported while we work, ensuring dignity and comfort in appearance.
And then of course the truckload of chemicals showed up right behind all of this. Embalming fluids, cavity chemicals, pre-injection, co-injection, tints, humectants… you name it. We go through a ton of product because every case is different, every person requires its own level of care, and maintaining a fully stocked prep room is non-negotiable.
I know most people don’t get excited about shipments like these, but for us? This is the stuff that lets us do our jobs with precision, compassion, and dignity.
