Thanatologist Alternative titles: Embalmer, Funeral Director, Assistant Funeral Director, Thanatopractor, Mortician

What are the main duties?

• Welcome grieving families and provide advice for funeral arrangements.
• Transport the deceased.
• Manipulate internal organs and tissue of deceased.
• Restore and prepare deceased for exposal and burial.
• Coordinate and take part in funeral service.
• Perform administrative management tasks for funeral home business.

Is it right for you?

• You are empathetic, discreet and a good listener.
• You have a good artistic eye and good dexterity.
• You are sociable and mentally fit.
• You have a calm disposition.

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Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse