What does a mortician do?

A mortician embalms bodies, does hair and makeup, and prepares them for viewing.

How does embalming work?

Embalming preserves bodies by replacing blood with embalming fluid.

Morticians use coping mechanisms like smelling salts instead of perfumes.

Yes, morticians can reconstruct bodies for viewing after accidents.

Families, especially women, request open casket viewings for a last memory of loved ones.

Morticians play a crucial role in preparing bodies for viewing by embalming, reconstructing, and using theatrical makeup to recreate the appearance of the deceased, often dealing with emotional pressure and relying on coping mechanisms to manage challenging aspects of their job.
Families often request open casket viewings to have a final memory of their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of caring and compassion in the mortician's work, which is deeply rewarding and appreciated through letters, comments, and expressions of gratitude for the assistance provided during difficult times.

What does a mortician do?
A mortician embalms bodies, does hair and makeup, and prepares them for viewing.
How does embalming work?
Embalming preserves bodies by replacing blood with embalming fluid.
How do morticians handle decomposition smell?
Morticians use coping mechanisms like smelling salts instead of perfumes.
Do morticians reconstruct bodies after accidents?
Yes, morticians can reconstruct bodies for viewing after accidents.
Why do families request open casket viewings?
Families, especially women, request open casket viewings for a last memory of loved ones.

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The job of a mortician involves embalming bodies, dressing, doing hair and makeup, and preparing them for viewing.
Embalming preserves the body by removing blood and replacing it with embalming fluid.
Morticians use theatrical makeup to cover signs of illness or injury on the deceased.
Morticians can reconstruct bodies for viewing after accidents or violent deaths.
Morticians deal with the smell of decomposing bodies without using perfumes, relying on coping mechanisms like smelling salts.
Morticians wash, style, and sometimes cut the hair of the deceased, aiming to recreate their appearance before death.
Children usually do not receive makeup, but teenagers may, based on family preferences.
The state of a body post-death depends on various factors like temperature and time before embalming.
Morticians often feel emotional pressure when preparing bodies of people they knew personally.
Families often request open casket viewings, especially women, to have a last memory of their loved ones.

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The individual, now in their 40s and 50s, takes pride in the letters, comments, and gratitude received for their work, feeling proud of the help provided to others.
They emphasize the importance of caring and compassion in their work, expressing a deep passion for assisting families during their loved ones' final moments.
Personal items like photos, perfume, and sentimental ornaments are commonly placed in caskets, with the individual and their partner, who both work in the funeral business, unable to separate work discussions from their home life, especially during busy periods like the COVID-19 pandemic.