Embalmers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Embalmers does

You prepare deceased bodies for burial or cremation through cleaning, embalming, and restoration using specialized techniques and chemicals. You may also assist with funeral arrangements and viewings.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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