Embalmers
Code: 39-4011.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Embalmer
Licensed Embalmer
Trade Embalmer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Conform to laws of health and sanitation and ensure that legal requirements concerning embalming are met.
- Apply cosmetics to impart lifelike appearance to the deceased.
- Join lips, using needles and thread or wire.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Data base user interface and query software
HMIS Advantage
Twin Tier Technologies MIMS
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
chemistry
psychology
Arts and Humanities
English language
philosophy and religion
Safety and Government
law and government
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Sincerity
Frequently Asked Questions About Embalmers
Salaries for a Embalmers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Embalmers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Embalmers include: Microsoft Word, HMIS Advantage, Twin Tier Technologies MIMS, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Embalmers professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Embalmers
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
Occupational Terms
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#cosmetics
#needles
#internment
#withdraw blood
#waste matter
#legal requirement
#personal service
#incisions
#casket