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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 39-4011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Embalmers

Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.

What this job is about

Ensure respectful and professional preparation of deceased individuals for funerals.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Transport the deceased to funeral home

    Remove the deceased from the place of death and transport them to the funeral home.

  2. 2

    Prepare the body for embalming

    Wash and dry the body using germicidal soap and towels or hot air dryers.

  3. 3

    Perform embalming procedures

    Make incisions to drain blood and replace it with embalming fluid using a pump.

  4. 4

    Apply cosmetics for lifelike appearance

    Apply cosmetics to impart a lifelike appearance to the deceased.

  5. 5

    Dress and place the body in casket

    Dress the body and place it in the casket for viewing.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.