Autopsy assistant Gerald Wayne is often asked about the intricacies of death by his social media fans, but he’s now opened up about his own death.
A mortician has sparked discussion after sharing one thing he woundn’t do after he died.
Known for answering questions about the human body post-mortem, Gerald Wayne was asked whether he would prefer to be buried or cremated in a video shared with his 2.3 TikTok followers.
In his reply, the autopsy assistant said he would choose to be cremated. “I don’t have time now in my busy life to visit my grandparents or aunts or uncles who have passed,” he said. Thinking of me in the future, I don’t want to be selfish and ask my kids to come visit me in their busy lives.”
He believes this will allow his family to remember him without tying them to a graveyard, explaining: “I don’t want them to take time out of their busy lives to visit me at a gravesite. I’m not really there, it’s just a shell. I’m gone so just cremate me and set me on the shelf, talk to me, wave to me when you walk by.”
His candid answer has not only changed some people’s perspectives but also inspired many to openly discuss their own end-of-life preferences with loved ones.
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Social media users have found heartwarming comfort in quirky approaches to dealing with a loved one’s passing, shedding light on personal ways to cherish their memories. One user said: “Same! And if they ever wanted to move states I wouldn’t want them to feel guilt about leaving me behind. I’m going with.”
Echoing the sentiment, another remarked: “I’ve always been scared to pass and always thought of how could someone just be cremated. After seeing how my mother-in-law’s grave has been treated I’ve changed.”
A third said: “I’ve never thought of it this way. love this perspective! ” Another shared: “My mum and I split my grandma’s ashes. I spray her perfume around her and play her favourite Elvis music all the time for her.”
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One more user said: “I wear some of my mum’s ashes in a locket. Each of my siblings has small memorial urns, the rest will be scattered when I’m ready to let her go.”
In another video, Gerald issued a stark reminder of our mortality, cautioning viewers with insights on the “most common and least common” causes of death gleaned from his professional experience – urging everyone to take care of themselves: “The most common cause of death is heart disease. So, I’m going to need you all to quit smoking, eat a better diet, and exercise three times a week – let’s get that heart in shape,” he advises.
Sourse: www.express.co.uk
