ABOUT THE TUTOR

I studied Pharmacology at Glasgow Caledonian University from 2009-2013 as I had an interest in medicine and pharmaceuticals and began my career with the NHS in 2013 in Pharmacy. I moved into Diagnostic Pathology, still within the NHS, from 2014-2018 where I studied Biomedical Science and it was during this time my passion for anatomy and pathology developed. I started Embalming in 2016 and completed the William Purves course in 2017. I joined the BIE in 2019 as a student, becoming an Associate member in 2022.

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In 2018 I left the NHS and became a full time Embalmer. I have embalmed and prepared in excess of 10,000 deceased (as of 2022) including a multitude of challenging cases such as deceased who have undergone a post mortem examination and required major reconstruction due to the nature of their death e.g. murder, suicide, water-related and also badly decomposed cases. I have plenty of experience in 'long-term' embalmings i.e. post mortem cases who were required to go home for several days; repatriations, and deceased who required embalming due to the length of time between arrangement and funeral.

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As an Embalmer I ensure deceased are embalmed to an exceptionally high standard each and every time, and spend all the time required on the final presentation. I use the best quality chemicals and change my fluids depending on my assessment of the deceased.