Samuetta Marshall

By consulting or participating directly in the creative process, real-life coroners and morticians elevate storytelling, blending professional integrity with dramatic impact.

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Samuetta Marshall is a film and television set technical adviser specializing in Mortuary Science. She is also available for hire as a non-union actor, specializing in productions requiring real coroners or real morticians.

Death & Crime Scene Re-creation

Authenticity is key, with detailed depictions of evidence gathering, autopsies, and crime scene reconstructions.

Human Decomposition Analysis

Each stage presents unique physical, chemical, and microbial markers that researchers analyze to reconstruct the events following death.

Morgue Set Design

These elements work together to recreate the sterile, clinical environment of a real morgue, while also conveying a sense of gravity and unease.

Mortuary Props

These props serve to highlight the emotional and thematic weight of the story. They must be carefully chosen to construct a realistic set design.

Autopsy & Embalming

The autopsy portion of the scene typically focuses on forensic examination with a pathologist or coroner methodically analyzing the body.

Funeral Services & Cremation

For a funeral service setting, key elements include a casket or urn, surrounded by floral arrangements, candles, and photographs of the deceased.

Script Consultation & Authentication

A script consultation and authentication ensures realism and accuracy in the storyline.

Samuetta Marshall

Samuetta Marshall is a retired coroner with over 40 years experience in mortuary science. She was elected as Coroner of Orangeburg County, South Carolina in 1992, and served in that role for over 30 years. Please view the links below to follow her acting journey.