Mortician job description
A Mortician is a professional who is responsible for preparing deceased people before a wake, funeral or burial. They do this by embalming them and performing other cosmetic enhancements before casketing them.
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Mortician responsibilities include:
- Preparing deceased people for funerals
- Meeting with clients to explain services and make the funeral, cremation and interment arrangements
- Providing clients with pricing information and preparing contracts
Job brief
We are looking for a Mortician to join our team to work directly with clients and their funeral arrangements and perform necessary embalming services on deceased people.
Mortician responsibilities include providing comfort to relatives of deceased, assisting with the transportation of the deceased to the funeral home and preparing the body before the funeral or other religious events.
Ultimately, you will work with deceased bodies to oversee the preparation, dressing and embalming of deceased people before they are placed in a casket for funeral arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Embalm, dress, cosmetically enhance and casket deceased people
- Obtain documents and permits related to embalming and funerals from various sources
- Refer clients to reputable grief counselors
- Ensure cleanliness of equipment and preparation room
- Arrange flowers, religious leaders and pallbearers for funerary events
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Mortician or similar role
- Proficient knowledge of various religions, cultures and customs
- Outstanding communication skills
- Excellent organizational talent
- Ability to focus for extended periods
- Associate’s degree in mortuary science or related field preferred
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Mortician do?
- A Mortician will have different duties based on where they work, but they are typically responsible for transporting deceased people from their place of death until they are properly prepared so that they can start the embalming process.
- What are the duties and responsibilities of a Mortician?
- Morticians typically oversee the embalming, dressing, and cosmetic enhancements of a deceased person before they are placed in a casket. They also help with preparing funeral processions and provide other services for living relatives.
- What makes a good Mortician?
- A good Mortician must have excellent attention to detail as they embalm and prepare a deceased body for funeral arrangements. They must also be organized as they typically help arrange pallbearers and other religious services for funerary events.
- Who does a Mortician work with?
- A Mortician typically works with Guidance Counselors and other professionals to ensure grieving relatives have the resources they need after a loved one passes away.