Mortician
のうかんし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
Morticians perform specialized post-mortem care on the deceased's body, including cleansing, yukan, dressing, and makeup, before placing it in the coffin.
Description
Morticians are professionals who perform specialized post-mortem treatments on bodies. They handle cleansing to maintain hygiene, yukan using hot water to remove impurities, dressing the body in attire suited to the deceased's preferences, religion, or regional customs, makeup for viewing, and dry ice placement. They beautifully prepare the deceased so the bereaved family can bid a peaceful final farewell. Body handling requires strict hygiene and safety management, along with specialized knowledge and high emotional sensitivity.
Future Outlook
With an aging population, the number of deaths is on an increasing trend, and due to the preservation of traditional funeral rites and adaptation to diversifying funeral styles, demand for specialized morticians is expected to remain stable. Meanwhile, the industry must adapt to changes such as labor shortages and the use of foreign workers.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Courteous and Cautious / Mentally Stable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Contract Employee / Night / Outsourced / Shift
Career Path
Funeral Home Encoffining Assistant → Mortician → Chief Mortician → Funeral Service Director → Funeral Home Manager
Required Skills
Body Dressing Techniques / Cleansing and Hair Washing Techniques / Safety and Hygiene Management Knowledge / Stage Makeup
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Funeral Etiquette and Ritual Knowledge / Infection Control Knowledge / Psychological Support
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because responses must be adjusted according to religion, region, and family wishes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed and careful treatment is necessary to beautifully prepare the body. |
| Communication Skills | To carefully listen to the wishes of the deceased or bereaved family and provide reassurance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy coffins and bodies, as well as prolonged standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calm work must continue in the heavy environment surrounding death. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is almost no mathematical work. |
Related Qualifications
- Embalmer (Corpse Hygiene Preservation Specialist)
- Funeral Service Director Certification
Aliases
- Yukanshi
Related Jobs
- Cremation Technician
- Embalmer
- Funeral Service Director