TikToker Angelica faces backlash for preserving dead husband’s tattooed skin to honour his memory: ‘This Isn’t a replica’
Saloni Jha | Jul 31, 2025, 07:53 IST
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In a moving tribute, TikToker Angelica preserved her late husband's tattooed skin after his sudden passing. Framing a piece of his body art, she and their son wanted to keep part of him forever. The heartfelt decision, facilitated by Save My Ink Forever, has sparked emotional responses across social media.
When TikToker Angelica lost her husband unexpectedly, she chose an unconventional yet deeply emotional way to remember him, by preserving his tattooed skin. The chosen tattoo, featuring a skull with the Pittsburgh Steelers logo, was selected by their son from more than 70 inkings his father had collected over time.
Angelica revealed on TikTok that what they kept was not a replica, it was the real skin, complete with hair, wrinkles and all the fine details she used to kiss goodnight. Her husband had been a lifelong Steelers fan, and this particular tattoo, she said, symbolised everything he loved.
The unusual process of
Angelica and her husband had discussed preserving his tattoo while he was still alive. So, when she was at the funeral home making arrangements, she informed the staff that she wanted to carry out his wish. Initially, the idea was met with confusion, as the concept was unfamiliar to the funeral directors.
She then got in touch with Save My Ink Forever, a company based in Ohio that specialises in preserving tattoos after death. Working directly with the funeral home, they ensured the selected area of tissue was safely removed. The preservation process took around 90 days before it was delivered back to Angelica and her son in West Virginia.
When Angelica finally saw the preserved tattoo, she described it as a feeling too powerful for words, a blend of emotions that went beyond grief. Though the framed piece remains untouched, its presence has provided comfort and filled a painful void in their lives.
She emphasised that the tattoo now serves as a permanent reminder of her husband, not just for her, but for their son too. Speaking through tears, she urged others to plan ahead and be in control of how they wish to be remembered.
Angelica has since used her platform to raise awareness about the option of tattoo preservation, saying it has helped her in ways she never expected. Her videos have struck a chord with viewers who find beauty in how deeply one can honour a loved one, even after they are gone.
Tiktoker Angelica’s tribute to her dead husband
Angelica revealed on TikTok that what they kept was not a replica, it was the real skin, complete with hair, wrinkles and all the fine details she used to kiss goodnight. Her husband had been a lifelong Steelers fan, and this particular tattoo, she said, symbolised everything he loved.
TikToker slammed for preserving dead husband’s tattooed skin | Credit: tiktok/Angelica
( Image credit : TikToker slammed for preserving dead husband’s tattooed skin | Credit: tiktok/Angelica )
The unusual process of tattoo preservation
Angelica and her husband had discussed preserving his tattoo while he was still alive. So, when she was at the funeral home making arrangements, she informed the staff that she wanted to carry out his wish. Initially, the idea was met with confusion, as the concept was unfamiliar to the funeral directors.
She then got in touch with Save My Ink Forever, a company based in Ohio that specialises in preserving tattoos after death. Working directly with the funeral home, they ensured the selected area of tissue was safely removed. The preservation process took around 90 days before it was delivered back to Angelica and her son in West Virginia.
TikToker slammed for preserving dead husband’s tattooed skin | Credit: tiktok/Angelica
( Image credit : TikToker slammed for preserving dead husband’s tattooed skin | Credit: tiktok/Angelica )
Angelica’s revelation about the tattoo
When Angelica finally saw the preserved tattoo, she described it as a feeling too powerful for words, a blend of emotions that went beyond grief. Though the framed piece remains untouched, its presence has provided comfort and filled a painful void in their lives.
TikToker slammed for preserving dead husband’s tattooed skin | Credit: tiktok/Angelica
( Image credit : TikToker slammed for preserving dead husband’s tattooed skin | Credit: tiktok/Angelica )
She emphasised that the tattoo now serves as a permanent reminder of her husband, not just for her, but for their son too. Speaking through tears, she urged others to plan ahead and be in control of how they wish to be remembered.
Is this a way of raising awareness through grief?
Angelica has since used her platform to raise awareness about the option of tattoo preservation, saying it has helped her in ways she never expected. Her videos have struck a chord with viewers who find beauty in how deeply one can honour a loved one, even after they are gone.
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