516303 - Embalmer

Perform sanitary and aesthetic human remains handling, if necessary, special preparation of the deceased body to slow down decomposition. Prepares the deceased for the burial process at the request of relatives.

Main activities

* arrange transportation for moving remains from the place of death to the morgue or funeral home, to and from the catafalque and from the funeral home to the cemetery;
* wash and disinfect bodies, use makeup to create a more natural appearance and hide any visible damage;
* cooperate with funeral service workers to fulfill the wishes of the deceased's family members;
* dresses the dead in clothes chosen or provided by the relatives of the deceased;
* shave the deceased's face, arrange the deceased's hair, cut and trim the nails, close the eyes and mouth, tampon the mouth and nose if necessary.

Characteristic competences

* empathic and able to hold firm in complex emotional situations;
* embalm remains;
* use chemical substances;
* cooperate with funeral ceremony organizers;
* prepare remains for the funeral ceremony.