Fans of the late Tiktoker Brian Chira have praised Ann Mwangangi, a mortician from Pope Benedict Funeral Home in Nyahururu for her exceptional work after she dressed the late Chira during his final journey.
In a video posted on March 26, 2024, Queen Fridah a tiktoker praised the mortician for her outstanding efforts in dressing Chira further recognizing her as the best mortician of the week.
“Just like many fans, I was worried about how Chira would appear during the public viewing due to his head disfigurement after the accident,” shared Fridah.
“We’ve seen Chira’s body and it’s not what we expected. Ann Mwangangi has done an excellent job. That lady truly deserves recognition.”
Additionally, content creator Baba Talisha who spearheaded Chira’s funeral arrangements on behalf of the TikTok community also praised Ann on his socials noting that the best mortician was dressing Chira.
“When the best of the best is around to dress our boy,” shared Baba Talisha.
Ann Mwangangi Dressing Chira
After she dressed Chira, Ann started a TikTok livestream and assured fans that Chira looked smart even though his head was disfigured in the accident.
“He looked good. I saw Chira in a gown, and he looked good,” she assured.
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Further, the mortician spoke directly to Chira, expressing her desires to ensure he left behind the best memories for his loved ones.
She further acknowledged other tiktokers’ dedication to providing the late with a descent farewell.
“Dear Chira, I knew who you are even if it is not in physicality so allow me to walk into your cold room and introduce to you the team that has worked tirelessly to see you get a befitting sendoff,” she shared.
“This team has done you justice Chira and as we put you into this beautiful casket, I pray that you’ll look down and appreciate the effort when you are in heaven. We have worked tirelessly to make sure that people you loved and those that you have left behind have the best memories of you on the last day.”
Ann Mwangangi Becoming a Mortician
Mwangangi is known for her compassionate approach to sharing her experiences as a mortician on TikTok.
Reflecting on her career choice in a previous interview with Radio Jambo, Ann revealed that the loss of her mother inspired her to pursue mortuary work.
Lacking proper support during her own time of grief, she sought to provide solace to others in similar situations.
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“The reason why I decided to become a mortician was because of my tragedy. I didn’t get to grieve the right way. I was stuck and struggled for a very long time,” she revealed.
Four years after her mom’s passing, Ann narrates that she ventured into her career as a mortician after studying mortician science.
“I really would have liked it if there was someone to hold and take me through the mourning transition process. So, I said I would help someone else to transition through grief. I never got to experience that. That is what inspired me to be a mortician.” she noted.
Despite handling corpses, Ann revealed that morticians also play a crucial role in assisting bereaved families through the mourning process, offering counselling and support along the way.
The mortician further notes that it is their duty ensure that the grieved family is satisfied and knows that their loved one is in safe hands as they embark on burial preparations.
Challenges as a First Timer
She further recalled her first day to handle a dead body noting that she was unable to eat due to her sensitivity to smell.
“I am very sensitive to smell and in my first experience, I was very uncomfortable with the smell,” she shared.
The mortician shared that her biggest challenge is slowing down decomposition of the deceased body.
In many of her live sessions on TikTok, she educates her fans on lasts respects and how to take care of the dead before their final send off.
Ann also takes time to clarify beliefs and myths surrounding the mortuary work urging that anyone can pursue it.
“There is the misconception that to work in a morgue one has to be on drugs, or you are not 100 percent normal, or you don’t have an alternative to live,” she clarified.
“People speculate a lot, but I try to kill the conception so that people will not be shocked when their children say they want to read mortician science.”
