Is being an embalmer a good fit for you?
Prepares bodies for burial following legal rules.
What the work involves
- Follows health and cleanliness laws and makes sure legal requirements for embalming are met.
- Applies makeup so the deceased person looks natural.
- Closes the lips with needle and thread or wire.
- Makes small cuts in the body and uses a tool to draw out blood and waste from the organs.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an embalmer is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.