Mortuary Makeup & Embalming Technician Course
Gain mastery in post-autopsy mortuary makeup and embalming techniques. The course teaches vital skills in infection control, fluid management, precise suturing, colour correction for natural restoration, and dignified presentation methods. These ensure a serene, respectful final viewing that honours the deceased and comforts bereaved families, all delivered with practical, professional focus.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Mortuary Makeup and Embalming Technician Course offers hands-on training to restore a peaceful, natural look for viewings. You'll cover key areas like hygiene, infection prevention, record-keeping, consent processes, fluid handling, and basic cosmetic embalming. Gain expertise in facial fixes for jaundiced skin, chest rebuilding with suturing, careful hand and nail treatments, plus coffin setup, lighting, and family communication for a respectful goodbye.
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Develop skills
- Post-autopsy embalming: apply specific fluids, seal properly, and manage leaks quickly and effectively.
- Mortuary makeup skills: correct jaundice, bruises, and discolouration for a lifelike skin tone.
- Cosmetic suturing: neatly close chest cuts with hidden, viewing-appropriate repairs.
- Coffin presentation: arrange lighting, positioning, and clothing to ease families' grief.
- Mortuary hygiene: maintain strict PPE use, cleaning protocols, and biohazard safety to top standards.
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