Yukan Master
ゆかんし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
A Yukan Master is a specialist who cleans the deceased's body with hot water, wipes it clean, and prepares for coffining.
Description
The Yukan Master is a specialist who keeps the deceased's body clean and restores it to a lifelike appearance in the preparatory stage before the funeral. They perform yukan (washing the body with hot water), wiping clean, dressing, makeup, hair styling, etc., to prepare for coffining. Hygiene management and courteous manners are required, and work is conducted at funeral homes, private homes, hospitals, etc., while also communicating with the bereaved family.
Future Outlook
With fewer funerals due to declining birthrates and aging population, demand is stable to gradually decreasing. However, demand for this highly specialized service occupation remains stable.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Yukan Assistant → Yukan Master → Chief Yukan Master → Funeral Service Director → Funeral Home Manager
Required Skills
Coffining Skills / Deceased Body Wiping Skills / Hygiene Management / Service Manners
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Kimono Dressing / Knowledge of Religious Rituals / Makeup Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even tiny dirt cannot be overlooked. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves standing work and handling heavy bodies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Significant mental burden from interacting with the deceased and bereaved family. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks, so innovative thinking is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no opportunities for numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Funeral Service Director Skills Certification
Aliases
- Deceased Body Wiping Specialist
- Yukan Master
Related Jobs
- Corpse Hygienist
- Cremation Technician
- Funeral Home Staff
- Funeral Service Director