Does anyone know anything about embalming or do it for a living?

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what can you tell me about this job?

Answer 1

My sister in law works for a funeral home and enjoys (!) embalming! She tells me that it is a most satisfactory job, sending people on their final journey and helping their families cope with their grief. It's not for everyone, but for some reason, she gets great satisfaction from helping the families and treats the deceased with great respect. Check out the link below. Also, here is some info regarding the curriculum in an "embalming course" in Australia...

WFS40202 Certificate IV in Funeral Services (Embalming)
The Certificate IV in Funeral Services (Embalming) is designed to reflect the role of employees who work relatively autonomously and may coordinate and supervise others. It involves the use of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and requires the identification, analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources.

Likely occupations which are applicable for this level of competency include Embalmer and Mortuary Supervisor.

Learners will be eligible to receive credits for the core units in which they are able to demonstrate competence.

CORE UNITS
WFSWMK205A Sterilise mortuary items and equipment
WFSMWK401A Oversee the operation of a mortuary
WFSMWK302A Prepare to perform body preparation
WFSMWK303A Cleanse and disinfect deceased bodies
WFSMWK304A Set facial features
WFSMWK305A Perform minor body restoration work
WFSMWK306A Perform head treatment on autopsied cases
WFSMWK307A Perform eye restoration and setting after eye donation
WFSMWK308A Perform cosmetic body preparation
WFSMWK402A Perform pre-embalming case analyses
WFSMWK403A Perform arterial embalming
WFSMWK404A Perform abdominal and cavity treatment
WFSMWK405A Perform tissue gas treatment
WFSMWK201A Encoffin the deceased person
WFSCCR101A Communicate appropriately with colleagues and clients
WFSCCR102A Deal with grief and trauma
WFSPCS101A Work effectively in the Funeral Services Industry
WFSPCS203A Carry out mortuary OHS procedures
WFSPCS201A Carry out infection and contamination control practices
WFSABO101A Process Funeral Services Industry documentation

ELECTIVE UNITS (Select 3)
WFSMWK301A Perform mortuary procedures
WFSMWK202A Perform engraving
WFSMWK203A Maintain linen supplies
WFSMWK204A Clean reusable mortuary items and equipment
WFSPMG301A Coordinate a team
WFSPMG401A Supervise staff
BSZ401A Plan assessment
BSZ402A Conduct assessment
BSZ403A Review assessment
BSZ404A Train small groups
BSZ405A Plan and promote a training program
WFSCCR201A Provide service to customers
WFSCCR302A Perform community liaison
WFSCCR402A Prepare tours
WFSCCR403A Conduct tours
WFSCCR405A Develop marketing strategies and activities
WFSPCS301A Participate in industry networks
WFSPCS302A Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices
WFSPCS202A Provide first aid in the workplace
SRXEME003A Respond to emergency situations
WRRO3B Provide a safe working environment
WFSABO301A Perform goods control procedures
WFSABO302A Store and handle hazardous and dangerous substances
TDTJ197A Apply quality procedures
WFSABO303A Conduct internal quality audits
TDTL1698A Implement and monitor quality improvement systems and processes
WFSABO401A Monitor contracted services and supplies

Answer 2

I once watched an embalmer at work. It doesn't appear to be so difficult a thing but no doubt there were aspects I missed. Long ago I made a decision to forego. Within minutes of my death, my useful organs will be removed for transplanting. If the remains are accepted by the anatomy department of a medical school, that is where the remains shall go. If not, the corpse will be cremated earlier than later. No embalming. Hey, I might as well pay-back, eh? G'day, bold mates!

Answer 3

Are you saying you'd like to become a mortician? This category really has nothing to do with the preparation of a body after the spirit has left.
But yes, you will need an education for the job. You must be able to be proficient in anatomy and have alot to learn about infection etc. A simple pimple by it's appearance will tell you a lot about infection and other things going on in the body.
You attach pumps to the the main veins and pump out the blood replacing it with embalming fluid. Sex the dentures in .. see to makeup, hair styling, dressing...this is not an easy uncomplicated profession. Do your research before you jump into applying for schools.

Answer 4

RE: Do you HAVE to be embalmed after you die, or can you have a more natural burial? I have been thinking a lot about what I want done after I pass (I work in a nursing home, so its on my mind a lot). I REALLY don't want to be embalmed, and I don't want my natural fluids drained. I don't want all the cosmetic stuff done or anything like that. Is this possible? Can someone please...

Answer 5

I'm sure there are plenty of people who know something about embalming. Unfortunately I'm not one of that group.

Answer 6

All know is,,, Dieing ain't cheap..theres good money in them dead people,,,It would be a good career if you can do the work...not me brother,,the sorrow and the heartbreak involved would be too much for me to handle on a daily basis,,

Answer 7

i don't know anything about embalming sorry.

Answer 8

An art -backed up by science.refer to mommies!

Answer 9

Economics never slows down this business. People die regardless of economic swings up or down.

Steady work...

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Answer 10

I do it.......what you want to know??