Mortician Job Description

mortician job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.

Last update : July 14, 2023

Mortician Job Description

A mortician is a person who prepares the dead for burial.

Morticians often handle the embalming and cleaning process of the deceased.

Embalming is the process of treating a body to delay decomposition.

Embalming is accomplished by removing the body’s blood and replacing it with preservatives (sometimes formaldehyde).

The body’s viscera are removed and cleaned, and organs and tissues are replaced.

Embalming may also include the insertion of special chemicals, such as calcium hydroxide or formaldehyde.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Mortician to come and work with us. We’re a small company, but we’re growing quickly and we need someone who is experienced in the field. If you’re interested, please send us your resume and we’ll be in touch.

Mortician Duties:

  • Prepare the deceased for burial according to custom
  • Clean and disinfect the body
  • Prepare the body before burial, such as making a coffin or shroud
  • Arrange for final rites to be performed, such as prayers or a funeral mass
  • Assemble the remains for use in burial
  • Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the activities of the mortician
  • Arrange and attend funerals
  • Make funeral arrangements
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Mortician Responsibilities:

  • Acquire new clients, oversee operations, and manage inventory
  • Manage funeral home staff, including scheduling, hiring, and training
  • Cooperate with agencies, funeral homes, hospitals, and funeral homes to ensure a smooth transition
  • Work with families to process the deceased
  • Manage funeral home facility, including clean-up, maintenance, security, and landscaping
  • Maintain organization through strong leadership, delegation, and organization skills
  • Attend meetings, seminars, and other events
  • Write detailed reports and proposals
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

  • Proven experience in a managerial role
  • Proven experience handling farm and ranch operations
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
  • Knowledge of animal handling and care
  • Knowledge of basic embalming and disinfecting procedures

[Company Name] is an employer that is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We are dedicated to assembling a team that is inclusive of people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender expressions, and ages. We also encourage veterans and individuals with different backgrounds to apply.


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