Embalmer
Provide an important service in times of sadness and loss, making sure that a deceased body is cleaned, preserved, and made presentable for funeral rites.
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National data for Embalmers not available.
$20,470
$36,800
$59,280
$9.84
$17.69
$28.50
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED;
  • Associate Degree in embalming or mortuary science;
  • Complete an internship or apprenticeship; and
  • Pass a state licensing exams.

    • Hours

  • Often work long, irregular hours that amount to a full-time schedule.
  • May work on an on-call basis.
  • May work evenings and weekends.
    • EMBALMERS will:
  • Clean, preserve, and enhance deceased bodies for funerals
  • Work with people during times of sadness and loss
  • Work with chemicals, makeup, and other materials
  • Often work long, irregular hours
    • EMBALMERS frequently:
  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Use hands to control objects or tools, and to handle the body of the deceased.
    • It is important that EMBALMERS be able to:
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
  • Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
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