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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

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

No data has been provided for this section.

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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