I'd like to become one.. I was just wondering if I need an AA in it or BA.
Also, do you think its a horrible job? is it gross? nasty? Do you know how much it pays?
2007-08-15 10:17:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
How to Become a Mortician
http://www.ehow.com/how_8117_become-mortician.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Mortician
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, morticians are usually called funeral directors these days. Their job duties often include embalming the body and making funeral arrangements, though in some mortuary businesses, the funeral director and the embalmer are two different people. All U.S. states require that embalmers be licensed, and all states except Colorado license funeral directors as well. Specific educational requirements vary from state to state.
The American Board of Funeral Service Education notes that some amount of college is a common prerequisite for funeral directors, and the National Funeral Directors Association lists the funeral service board requirements for each state. For example, the state of Texas licenses funeral directors and embalmers, and requires that they graduate from high school and mortuary college. Texas undertakers must also pass a national examination and state law examination.
In addition to formal schooling, most states require funeral directors and embalmers to complete an apprenticeship before they can be licensed. This must be served with an experienced and licensed professional funeral director or embalmer. The apprenticeship can range from six months to three years
2007-08-15 10:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I posted a question on career changes about this profession this morning. I am contemplating going back to school to get a Funeral Directors license.
I do not think it's a horrible job. You are helping people say goodbye and cope through the greiving process. If you are able to objectify, I don't think you will have a problem with feeling grossed out. Different states have different requirements, and pay scales would differ depending on where you work. This should help you with information. Good luck to you!
www.nfda.org
2007-08-15 10:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what I wanted to do when I got out of highschool. That would be a cool job. Everybody looks at you like your crazy though. But I went to nursing school instead. :)
2007-08-15 10:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by mistalina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a BA for a degree in mortuary science...even though these people are dead as doornails, you still need to learn simple medical procedures to protect yourself and your co-workers from possible diseases that can arise from handling cadavers, correct procedures for preparing bodies for funerals, maybe even assisting with autopsies, and you definitely need some training in how to deal with grieving people.
2007-08-15 10:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read this. Sorry there's not much info on it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortician
2007-08-15 10:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by splintercell13@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good if you like to play with dead people!!!!
2007-08-15 10:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ehow.com/how_8117_become-mortician.html
and check out nfda.org
2007-08-15 10:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the competition is pretty stiff...
2007-08-15 10:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its what ever you want to do
2007-08-15 10:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋