This week on The Final Touch, we go step-by-step through a standard forensic autopsy — from the first photograph to the final stitch. We break down the entire process: external exam, internal exam, toxicology, organ study, reconstruction, and how long each phase really takes.

You’ll also learn how autopsies change when a body is severely decomposed, how pathologists work with anthropologists and entomologists, and the rare situations where a traditional autopsy just isn’t possible.

Respectful, honest, and packed with insider knowledge: if you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the door of the autopsy suite, this episode pulls back the curtain. Perfect for funeral professionals, death investigators, true-crime listeners, and anyone who values transparency in death care.

Autopsies are one of the most misunderstood parts of the death-care process. In this episode of The Final Touch, we pull back the curtain on what really happens when a loved one dies unexpectedly—and the questions families often struggle to get answered.

We explore:
• When autopsies are required
• Why they aren’t always ordered
• Who makes the final call (JP vs Medical Examiner)
• Why results take so long to come back
• What options families have when they want an autopsy but the county declines
• Real storytelling examples that show how autopsies bring truth, clarity, and closure

Whether you're a funeral professional, someone navigating a recent loss, or just curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode offers compassionate insight into a topic few feel comfortable discussing—but everyone deserves to understand.

🎧 Listen now and learn why the final answers matter just as much as the final touch.

There’s a new wave in funeral care — literally. In this episode of The Final Touch, Gillian explores Aquamation, the water-based alternative to cremation that’s changing how we think about saying goodbye. Learn how it works, why it’s considered the gentler, greener option, and whether it’s legal in Texas (spoiler alert: not yet!).

From science and sustainability to culture and cost, this episode dives deep — with a little humor and a lot of heart — into one of the most fascinating new trends in the funeral industry.

💧 Gentle.
🌎 Eco-conscious.
🔥 Less flame, more flow.

Tune in to The Final Touch and find out if Aquamation might just be the future of farewell.