Mortuary Makeup & Embalming Technician Course
Gain expertise in post-autopsy embalming and mortuary makeup techniques. The training focuses on controlling infections, managing fluids, suturing wounds, correcting skin colors, and presenting the deceased with dignity to ensure a natural, serene appearance for families during final viewings. Learn professional hygiene, restoration methods, and compassionate communication to honor the departed.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on skills in mortuary makeup and embalming to create a peaceful, natural look for viewings. You will cover hygiene, infection prevention, paperwork and consents, handling fluids, basic cosmetic embalming, fixing faces with jaundice, rebuilding chests and stitching, caring for hands and nails properly, and setting up coffins with good lighting and talking to families for a respectful goodbye.
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Develop skills
- Post-autopsy embalming: use special fluids, seal areas, and stop leaks quickly.
- Mortuary makeup skills: fix yellow jaundice, bruises, and dark spots for a normal skin look.
- Cosmetic stitching: seal chest cuts neatly for open viewing.
- Coffin setup: arrange lights, body pose, and clothes to ease family sorrow.
- Mortuary cleanliness: use protective gear, clean properly, and handle dangers like experts.
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