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62201.02 – Embalmers

Embalmers prepare the remains of deceased persons for public visitation and burial.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Embalmer
  • Mortician

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection to choose the appropriate tools for tasks, such as arterial embalming, suturing and applying cosmetics, to ensure the body is properly preserved and presented
  • Monitoring to evaluate their work to ensure bodies are properly preserved, the appearance is natural and any potential issues are corrected promptly, such as improper fluid distribution or cosmetic inconsistencies
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to carefully use surgical equipment to make incisions, repair injuries and perform cosmetic or restorative work on human remains
  • Colour Perception to restore the natural appearance of the deceased, to match skin tones and identify any discolourations or inconsistencies that need correction
  • Attention to Detail to carefully perform the embalming process, accurately mixing and applying cosmetics to match the deceased’s natural skin tone and ensure the body is properly displayed
  • Knowledge in Biology to adequately perform embalming procedures, which requires an understanding of decomposition processes, bacterial and microbial control, tissue preservation, and other knowledges related to human anatomy and physiology

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Preserve, sanitize and prepare human remains for funeral services
  • Perform cosmetic and restorative work on human remains
  • Supervise funeral home attendants and other funeral home staff.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Other service support occupations (65329)
  • Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services (00014)
  • Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (41301)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

62 – Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

622 – Specialized services occupations

Minor group

6220 – Specialized occupations in services

Unit group

62201 – Funeral directors and embalmers

Occupational profile

62201.02 – Embalmers

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