How do they match: Embalmers

  • Funeral Services Embalmer

  • Apply cosmetics to impart lifelike appearance to the deceased.
  • Serve as pallbearers, attend visiting rooms, and provide other assistance to the bereaved.
  • Arrange funeral home equipment and perform general maintenance.
  • Maintain records, such as itemized lists of clothing or valuables delivered with body and names of persons embalmed.
  • Remove the deceased from place of death and transport to funeral home.
  • Supervise funeral attendants and other funeral home staff.

  • Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
  • Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
  • Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
  • Maintain client information or service records.
  • Supervise service workers.