Mortician

Mortician

A mortician, also known as a funeral director or undertaker, is a professional involved in the business of funeral rites. These tasks often entail the embalming and burial or cremation of the dead, as well as the planning and arrangement of the actual funeral ceremony.

Duties and functions

Morticians have several duties, including embalming and cremating bodies, planning funerals, and helping the bereaved cope with their loss. They also arrange for the removal of the deceased's body, prepare the body for viewing and burial, and provide transportation for the body and mourners. In addition, they arrange the music and flowers for the funeral service and manage the paperwork involved with the person's death.

Education and training

In the United States, morticians must have a degree in mortuary science. Many states also require morticians to pass a licensing examination. After graduating from a mortuary science program, an individual must serve an apprenticeship under the direction of a licensed mortician before they can qualify for licensure.

See also

• Funeral home
• Embalming
• Cremation
• Burial

External links

• National Funeral Directors Association

Mortician Resources
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