You know they are real friends when they cancel their fishing trip to help you clean dead corpses.

Frightening how many people die alone in their homes and nobody even notices for weeks or months

This is an extremely important job. I worked with a girl whose grandmother shot herself. The family had to clean it up. Can you imagine how devastating it was to clean that up

I've had the pleasure of meeting Ben during my crime scene cleaning training and i cannot speak highly enough of him or his associates... not only is he extremely empathetic, kind, professional and warm-hearted but he is also a really fun person to be around. It's so interesting to see him in this light and he was the one to mention this interview during training because of the way that people see us in our daily jobs....

He looks like a very nice and polite version of Gordon Ramsay .. Edit: just for good order: I love Ramsay and I think he's awesome (like this guy in the video btw!)

"But it was great we had two places to clean up- the shop and the flat." I need this guys optimism....

Absolute respect to this man and his colleagues. I have a very close family friend whose father committed a homicide/suicide, my friend lost both of his parents that night. We live in a very small town and he was horrified when he realized there weren't any local businesses that do this sort of cleanup (nearest was 3 hours away in a larger city). I ended up volunteering to do cleanup and basically forcing him to stay at my house. I knew his parents enough to call them friends and it was still a very... let's say uncomfortable experience scraping brain matter off the wall and ripping up carpet. I can't imagine what he would have felt if he had to do it. Again, mad respect to anyone in this field of work.

Doing some time in this profession - he is holding back laughter at points. We aren’t psychopaths, most are just the type that are very good at laughing off absolutely terrible events.

He looks like a mixture of Gordon Ramsey and Daniel Craig His voice is very calming

He is so soft spoken regardless of the horrors he’s seen. It’s almost impressive that he still has his sanity and manners seeing the wort part of humanity.

The sad part is how he basically says substance abuse and suicide deaths have skyrocketed the past few years, which means mental health is massively deteriorating, and nothing is being done about it. I foresee an even greater rise in these numbers with the current global chaos going on.

The guy has my admiration for showing so much humility. He does a deeply unpleasant and horrendous sounding job in a completely professional manner.

To be honest, as wild as this story is, he sounds like he takes the job quite seriously and is quite professional. I would hire him in a heartbeat.

Nothing but respect for this dude.

As someone who has smelled a decomposed body before, imagine a very poorly kept outhouse in the hot summer, mixed with rotten fish, ammonia, and sewer gas. The smell is so overwhelming and intense that it feels almost impossible to breathe.

A horrific and absolute horror to see these things and have this job. It's scary how dark and evil people can be. To think that people can be capable of doing so gore stuff. He must have a gut of steel to be able to endure the sight and situations he's been put through

This man is the definition of “calm and collected”

huge respect for this man, cant imagine how this job must affect every aspect of someones life

It really takes a special person to do what he does. What a kind man.

My great uncle died alone and several people came to check on him but when he didn’t come to the door the just figured he was hunting. Finally one of his close friends noticed that the windows were completely covered with blowflies on the inside. He had been dead for several days. It’s so sad that people die alone.

I like how there was no judgement in his tone at all, but rather respect for people who've been through a hard time

I reckon that despite the horrendous stuff he sees, he is probably happier and more content than the vast majority of people because he understands what is actually important in life and focuses on being a father and husband. Seeing just how shit life can be would probably make you very grateful for what you have.

The sheer RESPECT this man gives to the people and scenes he's experienced.... What a guy .

When he spoke about the woman who was killed it made me genuinely cry, she must have fought so hard to stay alive

Imagine a maggot falling on you while you were changing, Holy shit, I would lose it.

I can't imagine being bludgeoned and surviving for 3 days before being found. She must have been in so much pain.

I went to a career counselor when I finished college and he said " Rick. There's 2 ways to make a lot of money. Do something most people can't do. And doing something most people won't do." Guy knew what he was talking about.

This man is a beautiful example of taking the ugliest parts of society and finding a way to find a light. He wants to help those who survive a tragedy, he’s inspired to spread love and positivity. He’s inspired myself and hopefully others to be a better family member or friend. God bless him and those he touches.

What a calming voice in telling his story.

"His foot fell off, but sadly I had to put it back on" Its funny and disgusting at the same time.

He seems like the most honest straight to the point person I have ever seen. He also seems so calm and funny. I admire him and would love to have him as a friend. He is amazing to do what he does. It takes a special kind of person, even if He started just for the money. He’s so honest.

3 days that poor woman bled out, only to die on the way to the hospital. Very heartbreaking indeed 😢

The fact that the woman wasn't doing anything about maggots falling on her customers in the change rooms from the "dead rat" in the roof is as shocking to me as the reality! 😣

He cleaned 10 years worth of grime in a house in ONE day! That's impressive

Wow, he has a psyche made of steel. He's really in peace with himself to not only do but really love this job.

He seem so compassionate towards the victims and their families he is a good person for this tough job

“She screamed and didn’t realise what was going on...but it was great for us we get two places to clean up, the shop and the flat” a man after my own heart 😂 a true hustler

If he would’ve talked about cleaning windows for 15 minutes straight, I’d probably listen to it.

He speaks so respectfully and sensitively about all the people that passed away

What a nice guy! What a strange job! It's somehow comforting that someone like him is putting goodness back into a bleak situation.

I want him to start a podcast, detailing the horrors of his job. He has the voice and the stories!

These folks are a different breed. As a cop, I attended many suicides. One, in particular, a fellow had wrapped his lips around a .303 Lee Enfield and pulled the trigger. He was sitting up against a wall and nothing was left of his head except for his lower jaw, which looked as if it was made of play-doo and seemed to have stretched out 18 inches wide. Anyhow, a suicide note was found (girlfriend dumped him) and the Medical Examiners office had cleared the scene after confirming it was an unsuspicious suicide, and I was left waiting for the cleanup crew. They arrived in button-up shirts and ties! Put on gloves and proceeded to walk around and collect up the dozens of pieces of skull, brain and skin as nonchalantly as if they there were picking up cigarette butts from their front yard....and the pieces were upstairs, downstairs...everywhere...as the head exploded with massive force and the parts ricocheted off of everything. Afterwards, they brought a stretcher in, loaded the poor guy, and were done. In and out in 30 minutes. This was about 04:00 in the morning. I asked these guys what they got paid, expecting it to be in the thousands....Like, seriously, who would willingly wake up in the middle of the night to perform such a task for less than 4 figures? The answer was about $100 (20 years ago)....they said they made the same for this type of job as they would if they had simply recovered a deceased from a nursing home....that they had to take the good with the bad to retain the government contract. Thereafter, whenever I thought my job was sucking, I remembered these two chaps. One-in-a-hundred thousand..... Gosh bless them.

I’ve done this job. I was in the army reserves as a medic and as messed up as it is, I wanted experience around carnage just in case we deployed. Medic training is top notch, but nothing is as real as real life. Most of my jobs were suicides. It was sad to see people from the poorest to wealthy in a place where the ended their lives. RIP

What a nice fella, he's really strong for not being overly affected by these experiences

As a Funeral Director, now retired, I attended many similar scenes Ben describes. It was fascinating to hear you speak Ben. We were often second or third on the scene after the Ambulance service and the Police and would remove the deceased. I never really thought about who would clean up afterwards, so thank you for your insight. I have great respect for yourself and your colleagues and for all the services that do such a difficult and ultimately rewarding job.

I think I would have just continued being a celebrity chef.

man you never really think about how a single death really effects so many people around you, and in such profound ways.

he seems to be exactly the sort of person who is best for this type of career, so calm and rooted

Seriously, this guy should just make a YT channel telling his stories and experience.

This guy could tell me bedtime stories about this stuff. His voice is so insanely calming.

"This gentleman bludgeoned his wife to death and it was so violent there was literally blood everywhere." Interesting use of the term gentleman there 😅

These people really are quite exceptional beings. Years ago I had a fire at home and whilst the only injury was to a friend who gashed his arm helping my two young children to safety we learned the clean-team sent by the insurers were the same people who also clean up really gruesome situations. They didn’t say too much but what they did describe was pretty stomach churning. And from that day forth I’ve always held all cleaners in the highest regard. Very skilled. And very, very respected 🙏🏻

As the saying goes "where there's muck there's money" . Kudos to the man, he's doing something 99.9% of us would flat out refuse to do.

Never did I think I’d wonder how someone can extract body fat from concrete

Listen to this man describe such horrific and gruesome scenes is honestly so fascinating, but not in a million years would I be able to actually witness what he so gracefully described for us. Honestly the man could write a book and even if he were to mention how someone washed their dishes, it wouldn't be a boring read.

Respect to this man for real..I love how chill He speaks cleanly about his Job..Like someone just doing a very regular job.

I know Ben and I remember him window cleaning in my street all those years ago. He’s worked so hard to get where he is and he still doesn’t stop to this day . Ben and Linzi be proud of yourself guys you’ve done amazing. X

I worked with this guy for a while! He was a great boss and the job was so varied. Lovely guy and super professional 😁

What a absolutely fantastic episode. I’d seen it on my feed for sometime now but as I am not crazy about gore of horror, I avoided it. Fortunately as an old man I get pretty bored so I finally watched it. I love how this gentleman was very kind and a humanitarian (in a way). This went to one of my favorites on this channel. Thank You! I wish good health, happiness and all the best to you and yours!

Honestly, one of the more fascinating interviews in this channel. This mans life could be a horror movie of epic proportions!

He must be really strong mentaly to have seen all that , much respect

This man is the definition of a 'Professional'. I would be honoured to have him clean up my body.

He seems like he really cares, considering how he wanted it for quick cash, and now he can speak, but speaks so respectfully about it all, incredible guy.

I remember in my first year of uni I heard about a kid throwing himself out his dorm window, then after the summer visiting my friend in their dorm and they were upset that their windows didn’t open fully anymore and I had to explain why. It’s heartbreaking stuff, but being a kid so stressed with uni work I can definitely see why someone would think in the moment it was their only out. I’m relieved it sounds like it’s worked, and is a successful preventative measure. Mad respect for this guy.

As a Funeral Director, I have so much respect for what you do. 💖 Sounds like you have some good self-care going on. Stay well. Be safe out there.

"someone took some scissors and cut their own intestines out and threw them in the bath" Okaaay, that's enough of that video, next one please..

I like how he refers to the men who died as gentleman. He doesn't say "there was this one bloke" or "this one man;" he says "there was a gentleman."

True heros, it's a sad and terrifying job couldn't imagine the scenes let alone the smells, but it's a job that will always be needed. ❤

Heart of gold, stomach of stone. Great chap.

The humanity in this man’s tone is uplifting despite the horrific things he’s seen.

Thank you for your dedication to helping home owners/families after such traumatic events. I have an ileostomy so hearing the beginning of this was a struggle. But it takes certain personality to be able to do this so my utmost respect to you and colleagues.

I cleaned a hoarder's apartment with a friend at age 19, she was still alive though. I'm 35 now and it still disturbs me to think about. Glad this guy could do it.

What a professional, polite and respectful individual.

He kind of looks like Gordon Ramsey. On a more serious note, I haven't been this captivated listening to someone tell their story in a really long time. He is a great narrator and his experiences are certainly unique. I would love to hear more from him.

Idk why, but "I started with window cleaning" cracked me up 😂

Total total respect for this man, thankyou for what you do.

Interesting how such a depressing job can be handled by someone as wholesome as this guy

"So I started window cleaning... it all went downhill from there"

Thank goodness for people like Ben. I throw up if someone is sick in front of me or I get a whiff of sick. What a mess this world would be in if there wasn't people like him about. Much respect to you!

Thank you for this. You've answered so many questions with your gentleness and eloquence.

This man has earned every penny he’s made in his life.

For everyone that has been watching this, you're lucky. It's a sign for us to stay positive, stable, and humble

Excellent video, top to bottom. He seems so genuinely human and respectful in regards to what he’s talking about, and the questions asked were absolutely spot on. You’ve done it again, Lad.

What a nice well rounded guy. Very respectful and takes his work seriously. Take a special person to do that kind of work. Kudos to you my friend..!

The last part where he talks about society seeming to be worse was interesting.

FINALLY!! Hats off to YOU!! *I am a former crime scene photographer* and it is not an easy burden on families (especially with suicides), when they realize that the police do not clean it up for them. Back in those days, I dated a man who's maternal uncle committed suicide. Yes the county coroner removed his uncle, but that was it. Cleaning up fell on the family and no one wants to do that. At least I was able to give them several names to call.

such a kind, compassionate and reflected person. I think he is doing a really hard job with so much professionalism and heart. I am so grateful for those families that this guy is around.

Thank you for your services rendered to the deceased and their families 💕💖. I've seen a whole lot of death in my 44 years and compassion for the dead really does make a difference in how the family accomplishes some sort of closure. I had to go in and clean up my brother's apartment after he overdosed and laid there dead for 3 days and that really wasn't good for me mentally. It really was very hard emotionally to identify him right before cremation but I am very grateful that for the most part,he just looked like he was sleeping but his eyes were sunken in and that's when I knew for sure that his soul had really left his body 😔💔

I really love these ‘minutes with’ videos! They are very eye opening.

This is the kind of person you want cleaning such horrific scenes. The level of respect he has is admirable!

He's very respectful and sensitive considering all he has seen, much respect to him!

Thank you very much. It takes a very special person to do something like this gentleman. He shows a lot of empathy for those close to the deceased and I'm sure is a better way person for that. God bless him.

There's people like him... ... And then there's people like me, who can't even clean their own damn hair out of their own damn shower drain without retching 🤢

He delivered responses so respectfully. For a job like that, that we are all morbidly curious about he was so well spoken.

I love these videos, because they give an honest depiction of the reality around us, that is sadly lacking in mainstream media. The news don't really cover how bad the drug problems really are, because it's not good press, and some outside people might be pressuring media not to tell it how it is in order to maintain property prices or to avoid bad publicity for politicians just as a few examples. But when a cleaner who's been doing this for 20 years, can tell you that he can literally see the increase from the number of overdose cleanups he has to do per day, it doesn't get more real than that. Drug programs and mental health programs really just seem to be tiny publicity stunts that are run in very small batches for very short periods of time, until they're no longer a prestige project and their funding gets cut until they die... Sadly, so many people who would benefit from those programs, die as a cause of it. Then there's outcry, another few programs pop up for some quick PR - Rinse and repeat.

Such a humble Man, I have huge respect for him.. God bless 🙏

His right ear is dormant in the shadows, starved in the darkness, like an exotic flower. However, his left ear has been struck by a beam of light and has pinged out and is in its full rosy bloom. Glorious!

This man just seems like a very real guy. Respect.

What a lovely bloke, his sensitivity to people's terrible situations is palpable. Great video 👍

This is so great, a true hero for humanity. My brother was stabbed many many many times in his abdomen by an ex in his sleep and cut his femoral artery and then stabbed herself, miraculously both survived she is unfortunately on the streets after a criminally insane hospital stay of only 9 months then released which is terrible and my brother has to still 30 years later deal with the trauma. My parents are morticians and cleaned his whole apartment which they said was the worst murder scene they have ever seen, working for a giant city also one of my parents was the city coroner so that says a lot. They did not want him to come home to that because he couldn’t move places because he was in the military. Thank you kind sir, you are giving a very scarce healing blessing that come from death to the families to reduce trauma and ptsd after the unthinkable.