Have you ever wondered what happens to your piercings after you pass away? Autopsy technician Gerald Ledford has shed light on this intriguing topic on social media and gained attention on social media.
The video not only provides insight into the fate of body piercings post-mortem but also answers the intriguing question of what happens to jewelry after death.
@big_led73 gained attention on TikTok for discussing the fate of jewelry, including piercings, when someone passes away.
Gerald exaplains about the queries posed by his followers, and the fate of piercings emerged as a particularly poignant concern.
During autopsies, Gerald explained that tongue rings are routinely removed. This procedure is necessary to ensure proper examination and to rule out any substances hidden in the mouth.
Despite this exception, most other piercings are left in place as a mark of respect for the deceased.
He said: "You worried I’m going to take your piercings out and you don’t get to take them with you?”
“I remove your tongue during an autopsy – we need to make sure you didn’t bite down on it, make sure you don’t have drugs in the back of your throat.
“So if you have a tongue ring, that one comes out, but nipples, nose, ears, eyebrow, private parts...” He added.
Gerald's revelation sparked a mix of reactions among his audience. In the comment selection, some expressed surprise, while others humorously reflected on their previous experiences at funerals.
One person said: just decided i won’t be dying.
A second wrote: Can you give me extra piercings? All the ones I couldn’t afford while alive?
While a third commented: wait! what? everyone's tongue is removed.
Another added: You mean I don’t get to keep the drugs I was storing at the back of my throat? I was saving those for later!
Someone else said: All of us freaking out at the thought of our tongues being removed…after we are dead!
All of us freaking out at the thought of our tongues being removed…after we are dead! Another user added.
Gerald's revelation about what happens to piercings when you die continues to spark a mix of reactions among his audience.
It's clear that the discussion illuminated a lesser-known aspect of post-mortem procedures that intrigued and even unsettled many.
