MORTUARY SERVICES
BASIC JOB DUTIES Involve preparation of body Performance of a ceremony that honors the dead and meets spiritual needs of the living Cremation or burial of remains Maintain religious rites and cultural diversity
EMPLOYMENT Funeral homes Mortuaries Crematoriums Cemetery associations
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Also called Morticians/ Undertakers Provide support to survivors Interview family Establish details of funeral Secure and file legal documentations ALL business activities of the funeral home Most are embalmers
Need Bachelors Degree Avg job growth 36 K/ yr Licensure required in ALL states
EMBALMERS Prepare body for interment by washing Replace body fluids Reshape and restructure body as needed Apply cosmetics Dress body and place in casket Maintain embalming reports and list of clothes and jewelry
Associates degree Below avg growth 35 K/ yr Licensure required in ALL states
MORTUARY ASSISTANT Assist with prep of body Drive hearse Arrange flowers Assist with prep of services File and maintain of records Clean funeral home
HSE program or OTJ Avg growth 17 K/yr
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