Mortuary Makeup & Embalming Technician Course
Gain mastery in post-autopsy embalming and mortuary makeup artistry. The training covers vital skills like strict infection control, precise fluid application, cosmetic suturing for incisions, colour correction for skin issues such as jaundice and bruising, and thoughtful coffin presentation with lighting and posing. These techniques ensure a natural, dignified appearance, offering comfort to bereaved families during final viewings.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on training in mortuary makeup and embalming to achieve a peaceful, natural look for viewings. Key areas include hygiene protocols, infection prevention, record-keeping, consent procedures, embalming fluids handling, and cosmetic techniques. You will gain expertise in treating jaundiced skin, reconstructing the chest with suturing, caring for hands and nails meticulously, and preparing coffins with optimal lighting and compassionate communication for respectful farewells.
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Develop skills
- Post-autopsy embalming: select and apply specific fluids, seal cavities, and manage leaks efficiently.
- Mortuary makeup skills: correct jaundice, bruises, and discolouration to restore a lifelike skin tone.
- Cosmetic suturing techniques: repair chest and other incisions discreetly for open-casket readiness.
- Coffin presentation methods: arrange lighting, body positioning, and clothing to ease family grief.
- Mortuary hygiene practices: implement PPE, thorough disinfection, and biohazard protocols professionally.
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