Morticians provide a necessary service for the living, as well as for those who have passed away. This career is not competitive, even though it is certainly one of the few to guarantee a steady paycheck and consistent working hours.
Work at a funeral home during high school, doing miscellaneous tasks. This will allow you to understand what the field entails.
Step2
Check out the National Funeral Directors Association Web site (see nfda.org) to find your state's educational requirements for a mortician's license.
Step3
Note that many states require an associate's degree in funeral service education. Some call for a four-year degree, while others require only high school plus training.
Step4
Apply to any of the accredited colleges listed in the NFDA Web site, making certain you will receive the background needed for a mortician's license in your state.
Step5
Take the National Board Examination after you have completed your degree work.
Step6
Work as an apprentice for one to two years before, during or after attending college. The exact time depends on your state. Contact your state board early on for exact information.
Tips & Warnings
Understand that much of a mortician's time is spent consulting with and consoling family members of the deceased.
Be aware that in more than 25 states a mortician must take continuing education courses in order to renew the license.
Job titles that are synonymous with mortician include funeral director and undertaker.
Working hours are irregular and include evenings and weekends.
Strict health regulations must be followed at all times to avoid the possible spread of disease.
on 4/16/2008
Hi I work in home care with elderly, and death is something that I deal with as part of my job. I really think that being a mortician would be a awesome job for me. People think I'm crazy. I just think that when someone passes, they deserve some respect. Think about it, wouldn't you want someone who does the job and love it? If you were dead wouldn't you want someone to make you look well prepared at the funeral home? I think it would be cool to have a job like that.
on 4/16/2008
Hi I work in home care with elderly, and death is something that I deal with as part of my job. I really think that being a mortician would be a awesome job for me. People think I'm crazy. I just think that when someone passes, they deserve some respect. Think about it, wouldn't you want someone who does the job and love it? If you were dead wouldn't you want someone to make you look well prepared at the funeral home? I think it would be cool to have a job like that.
Comments
Leeanne said
on 4/16/2008 Hi I work in home care with elderly, and death is something that I deal with as part of my job. I really think that being a mortician would be a awesome job for me. People think I'm crazy. I just think that when someone passes, they deserve some respect. Think about it, wouldn't you want someone who does the job and love it? If you were dead wouldn't you want someone to make you look well prepared at the funeral home? I think it would be cool to have a job like that.
Leeanne said
on 4/16/2008 Hi I work in home care with elderly, and death is something that I deal with as part of my job. I really think that being a mortician would be a awesome job for me. People think I'm crazy. I just think that when someone passes, they deserve some respect. Think about it, wouldn't you want someone who does the job and love it? If you were dead wouldn't you want someone to make you look well prepared at the funeral home? I think it would be cool to have a job like that.
12869 said
on 4/10/2008 Thank you, now I know where to start. But it's more to do than I first anticipated.
undertaker said
on 11/18/2007 AM A CITIZEN OF KENYA. CAN I WORK IN USA AS A MORTICIAN
undertaker said
on 11/18/2007 am an african considering becoming a mortician. advise.