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I Wasn’t Ready for What’s Inside America’s Funeral Museum

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Today I toured the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, Texas — one of the most unusual museums in America. From presidential funeral hearses and a chilling recreation of Abraham Lincoln lying in state, to artifacts connected to the victims of the September 11 attacks, this museum explores the history of funerals, embalming, and burial traditions in ways I wasn’t expecting. Join me as I walk through this massive collection of funeral history, rare funeral artifacts, and historic memorial displays inside America’s most fascinating museum of death.

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20 Comments

@chibicat13 6 months ago

I was in Houston last winter and this museum was the highlight of my trip. Our uber driver didn’t know about this place and he said he’s really into this stuff. I told him it’s cheap to get in so I hope he visited after.

@nieremarie4206 6 months ago

I’m sorry but the 911 memorial made me cry 😢 I loss my aunt who work the 90th floor and my uncle who was the first responders firefighters there bodies was never found so seeing the ashes made me cry thank you for sharing 😢

@jennifer_m.8613 6 months ago

Little JFK Jr saluting his father's casket was caught on camera by sheer good luck by the photographer who took that shot

@pure_essence60 6 months ago (edited)

Pete Davidson's father, Scott Davidson, was a firefighter assigned to FDNY Ladder 118 in Brooklyn Heights. He was in the truck, often referred to as the "Last Run of Ladder 118," as it crossed the Brooklyn Bridge to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, where he and his crew tragically died. The firefighter often identified with the number 96 on his helmet, or otherwise associated with the iconic photograph of FDNY Ladder 118 on 9/11, is Scott Davidson. Pete's Dad . RIP Mr Davidson.

@bonkers5016 6 months ago

That totally made me think of my mortality. I'm 59. Yall. We need to take note of our lives and figure out what is important. ❤

@nicholegoodall6312 5 months ago

I hope you get to see the 9/11 museum in NYC, it’s so moving. There aren’t enough words to describe the feelings once you’re inside.

@nem525 6 months ago

That’s an underrated Houston attraction. What a gold mine of interesting stuff!

@hrhtheprinceandre 5 months ago

I went to this museum and it was one of the best museums of my life.

@JonathonPolk 6 months ago

That CASKET is a replica of what he was buried in. It’s called the President by Marsellus Casket company. Jackie Kennedy, The Fords and the Nixon’s were buried in the same casket. I believe Mrs. Ford had the carved top version. It was bought out by Batesville some years ago. He was brought to Washington from Dallas in a bronze casket, which was later buried at sea.

@MaggieSullivan-f8z 5 months ago

I went to New york two years ago and went to the 9/11 memorial and I felt like it hit differently seeing it in person vs seeing it in photos or on TV.

@Charger212 6 months ago (edited)

I was a soldier in the Old Guard at Fort Myer, Va. I did hundreds of funerals in the bone yard as we described it. I was in a firing party that fired the 21 gun salute at funerals. I did much more in that unit but if you go there I suggest you learn about the Old Guard.

@uncletoby- 6 months ago

Lincoln’s body was re-embalmed 13 times before he was interred.

@StarryThursday 6 months ago

I went to Ground Zero in 2012 and they had not finished the museum or the tower but the memorial fountain and a small version of the museum were open to public. I’d love to go back now that everything has been built, but even back then it was totally worth visiting. We ended up there on Father’s Day and so kids had left cards taped to their dad’s names around the fountain and placed flowers as well. It was pretty heartbreaking.

@teresatickner7537 5 months ago

Shout out to the wonderful crews who keep it all clean and shiny 🤗❤️

@garybarnett6182 4 months ago

Hi Nick, I'm a retired Mortician/Embalmer and I wanted to let you know that I loved your video so keep them coming. And as far as Elvis is concerned I'm actually one of the family on The Presley side and I'll have to look into what the estate can do about donating something of his to the museum here for you.

@MrsKatMark3 6 months ago

One of my high school classmates marched in president Reagan’s funeral procession. Her name was Natalie Alford

@RetroRealmAmbience 6 months ago

Omg what a creepy but COOL museum! I have to see this now. Thanks Nick!! 👍

@carriecarroll1979 3 months ago

I have never been happier that this video popped up. This is my first video of yours that Im watching and will be checking them all out!! I absolutely love history and this tour that you are giving is amazing . Thank you