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Urban explorer uncovers an abandoned funeral home in Illinois, revealing eerie remnants of past life, including human remains and embalming Polaroids.
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Inside collapsing funeral home with ‘human remains and Polaroids of corpses’ left behind’

Grace Donohoe
Last updated: 2024/05/07 at 4:23 PM
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Inside the abandoned funeral home. (Picture: Jam Press)
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An urban explorer has uncovered an abandoned funeral home with eerie reminders of past life – including what he claims appears to be human remains and Polaroids of embalmed people.

Ben James, 29, found the building in Illinois, US, while looking for another deserted site.

The explorer shares his findings with his 131,000 Instagram followers (@places_forgotten) and is no stranger to uncovering hidden secrets in derelict spaces.

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“I found the funeral home while looking for an abandoned cemetery,” Ben told What’s The Jam.

Urban explorer uncovers an abandoned funeral home in Illinois, revealing eerie remnants of past life, including human remains and embalming Polaroids.
Metal scissors, needles and bands with the words “do not resuscitate” Polaroids of embalmed people. (Picture: Jam Press)

“The place looks to [have been] abandoned for many years.

“I spoke to a local who said the owner vanished one day and never returned, so it closed and fell into disrepair.”

The explorer found a variety of materials at the site, including metal scissors, needles and bands with the words “do not resuscitate”, as well as death certificates, embalming fluid and more.

Urban explorer uncovers an abandoned funeral home in Illinois, revealing eerie remnants of past life, including human remains and embalming Polaroids.
Embalming fluid. (Picture: Jam Press)

But his most shocking find is not for the faint-hearted.

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Under layers of rubble and dust, Ben claims to have discovered human remains dating back to 2005.

He said: It was amazing to see all that was left, death certificates, embalming fluid and prep tools.

Urban explorer uncovers an abandoned funeral home in Illinois, revealing eerie remnants of past life, including human remains and embalming Polaroids.
Human remains. (Picture: Jam Press)

“But the most shocking discovery was human remains and Polaroids of corpses being embalmed.

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“It was a very creepy place.

“Locals all say it is haunted and they wish it would get demolished, but then the spirits will have nowhere to go.”

Online, social media users have expressed their thoughts on the gruesome findings.

Urban explorer uncovers an abandoned funeral home in Illinois, revealing eerie remnants of past life, including human remains and embalming Polaroids.
Human remains. (Picture: Jam Press)

Bea said: “They could at least have buried the ashes of the deceased.”

“For us, who live in a country, where events like this could never happen, this is incredibly fascinating!” said another user.

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“The Polaroids! This is my favorite,” added someone else.

Another user added: “Thanks for sharing!”

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