"A mortician prepares deceased people for wakes, funerals, and interment by embalming, dressing, cosmetically enhancing, and casketing them. Also known as embalmer or undertaker. Responsibilities: • Meeting with clients to explain services, and to make the funeral, cremation, and interment arrangements. • Providing clients with pricing information and preparing contracts. • Arranging transport of deceased people to funeral home. • Obtaining documents and permits related to embalming and funerals from various sources. • Ensuring cleanliness of equipment and preparation room. • Embalming, dressing, cosmetically enhancing, and casketing deceased people. • Arranging flowers, religious leaders, and pallbearers for the funeral. • Driving hearse as needed. Requirements: • Associate’s degree in mortuary science or embalming. • Valid state licensure as funeral director and embalmer. • 2+ years of work experience as a mortician. • Valid driver’s license. • Proficient knowledge of various religions, cultures, and customs. • Outstanding communication skills. • Excellent people skills. • Excellent organizational skills. • Ability to focus for extended periods.

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