Jakob Hackney Mrs. Lozares English II Honors 15 February 2017 Mourning In, Mourning Out 1.) The word ‘embalming’ usually calls to mind images of ancient Egyptian mummies and brains in a jar. Funeral science has progressed significantly since that era, however. Instead of being reserved for the rich and powerful, embalming is now used to give closure to those grieved over the loss of loved ones. 3.) The service is a crucial aspect of a funeral home, allowing the mourners to view the remains of their relatives and friends one last time before they are lowered into the earth. 10.) I want to be an embalmer because I think the work would be satisfying and compatible with my lifestyle. 2.) Embalmers are responsible for preparing corpses for viewing. The key aspect of the work is that the bodies should look as lifelike as possible. To prevent the body from decaying before the funeral, they must drain the circulatory system of blood, replacing it with embalming fluid. They will work to reverse damage suffered by the corpse. Incisions in the skin will be …show more content…
An experienced embalmer, may be able to earn up to $60,000 a year (“Embalmer” OkCollegeStart.org). Although the entry salary is low, I expect to live a cheap lifestyle and should be able to cope financially until I am able to earn more money. During the initial period of entering the workforce, it may be necessary to assume a second job to support oneself. 14.) Employment of embalmers is expected to increase by 7% nationally from 2014 to 2024, faster than related occupations such as funeral managers. The slower growth of the funeral manager occupation is largely attributed to morticians and undertakers increasingly handling the day-to-day activities in a funeral home. About 31,000 embalmers (also referred to as morticians) were employed as of 2014 (“Funeral Service Workers” Bureau of Labor