Embalmer Training Course
Gain vital embalming skills for standard services, covering infection prevention, legal protocols, device extraction, body cleaning, fluid and odour management, plus respectful presentation from prep room to viewing, prioritising safety and dignity throughout. This course equips you with practical know-how for professional mortuary work in South African contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Embalmer Training Course delivers hands-on, step-by-step techniques for safe, respectful, and professional body preparation. You will cover infection control, PPE application, external disinfection, oral and nasal hygiene, and basic preservation without complex tools. Key areas include device removal, leak and odour management, positioning, dressing, cosmetics, documentation, legal compliance, and final setup for dignified viewings, ensuring comprehensive mortuary readiness.
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Develop skills
- Professional body preparation: swift, respectful cleaning and external disinfection.
- Infection control expertise: proper PPE use, tool sanitisation, and safe mortuary waste handling.
- Legal and ethical mortuary practices: identity verification, record-keeping, and chain of custody.
- Natural presentation techniques: dressing, positioning, and grooming for serene viewings.
- Leak, odour, and device control: fluid management, line removal, and clothing protection.
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