A member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association's Board
of Directors has publicly called on authorities to investigate the presence of
structures described as "white and fibrous" found in bodies during
funeral procedures.
Dana Goodell, a director of the state association
representing funeral professionals in Iowa, stated in an interview broadcast on
the Daily Pulse program that, according to the results of a 2025 survey of
colleagues in the industry, unusual formations continue to be reported in some
bodies prepared for funeral services.
According to Goodell, survey participants noted the
persistence of these structures, characterized as white in appearance and
fibrous in consistency. Goodell emphasized that the reports come from
professionals experienced in embalming and post-mortem handling, which, in his
opinion, warrants a more thorough technical review.
The executive maintained that, given the repeated reports of
these formations, it is necessary for health authorities and relevant agencies
to conduct formal studies to determine the nature of these formations, their
possible origin, and whether they pose any health risks.
Goodell emphasized that the goal is not to create alarm, but
to promote clarity and scientific support. “What we are seeking is a rigorous
investigation,” he stated, stressing the importance of having experts in
pathology, forensic medicine, and public health analyze the reported cases.
The Iowa Funeral Directors Association represents
establishments and professionals dedicated to providing funeral services in the
state. Goodell explained that its Board of Directors has a responsibility to
convey the concerns of the industry to the appropriate authorities when patterns
they consider unusual emerge.
To date, no official conclusions have been released
regarding the nature of the aforementioned structures. The executive's main
request is that the authorities review the survey data and determine whether a
scientific investigation is warranted to provide clear answers to both the
funeral sector and the general population.