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Ashley Harrah
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Mortuary Science
By: Ashley Harrah
What is Mortuary Science?
Mortuary Science is the study of deseased bodies through mortuary work such as embalming. Th...
Mortuary Science is the study of deseased bodies through mortuary work such as embalming. This is applied to college students who one day wish to become funeral directors.
What degree is needed for Mortuary Science?
What degree is needed for Mortuary Science?
For mortuary science, an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree is required
For mortuary science, an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree is required
A Mortician's Income
In West Virginia, Morticians make $48,110 per year.
In West Virginia, Morticians make $48,110 per year.
Advancement
Chandler Gilbert-Community College (CGCC)
Chandler Gilbert-Community College (CGCC)
Chandler Gilbert Community College (Found in Chandler Arizona) offers very well advancements for
students who want to study in Mortuary Science. They offer the following:
- Expansion of the student's knowledge about funeral service profession.
- Development of skills for the profession.
- Teaches the responsibilities that the profession gives.
- Teachings of Ethical Conduct
- Encouragment of Research
Ways of Learning in
West Virginia
In West Virginia, there are no mortician schools but there are classes you can take in order ...
In West Virginia, there are no mortician schools but there are classes you can take in order to learn. You may also shadow a mortician. Our mortician rate is low-middle average for both employment and salary.
Duties and Special Skills
Skills
- Wash and disinfect bodies to clear diseases.
- Replace bodily fluids and gas with preserving agents.
- Washing and styling hair of the deseaseed.
- Restorative and prossesses as makeup to create a natural appearence
Qualities
- An ability to be sensitive with other people's feelings
- Empathy for grief and stress
- Self motivation to work alone with little direction
- A strong stomach to sights and smells
- Delicate touch
- High level of attention to detail
- Respect for various religions
- Interest in anatomy, chemistry, and science and be able to handle surgical tools.
Locations in West Virginia
West Virginia Board of Funeral Examiners
West Virginia Board of Funeral Examiners
The pros and cons to being a Mortician!
Pros:
- Salary: Median Wage is $54300
- A wide variety of skills will be leared
- The job is "Depression Proof"
- Helping grieving people in their time of need.
- Self-employment
Pros:
Cons:
- Long variable hours
- Negative social stigma
- Bizarre Situations
- Demanding clients and paperwork
How Embalming is done
Embalming is the scientific part of this career.
How Embalming is done
Embalming
Replacing blood with fermaldohyde to make the
body look pink and lively.
Embalming
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