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43. How to be a Mortician with Damon and Ben
So, you are thinking of becoming a funeral director or embalmer?
Damon and Ben have a combined 30 years of experience with students from all over the United States through their careers as funeral service educators, work with colleges through apps and textbooks, and social media. In this episode, they guide potential new practitioners on how to enter funeral service.
As mentioned in the podcast, here are a list of questions to ask yourself before you begin:
Funeral directing is a disruptive schedule, how will this affect my family?
Can I drive?
Am I insurable?
Are you mobile for a job?
How much are you willing to do at the funeral home?
Does your state allow you to meet licensure requirements before or during school?
Are you planning on working at a funeral home during school?
Is there a funeral home nearby that is willing to help you meet school requirements if necessary?
Do I meet the bonafide qualifications of the job?
How is your mental and physical health?
How will I pay for it?
What is the pay compared to my current salary?
Why funeral service?
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So, you are thinking of becoming a funeral director or embalmer?
Damon and Ben have a combined 30 years of experience with students from all over the United States through their careers as funeral service educators, work with colleges through apps and textbooks, and social media. In this episode, they guide potential new practitioners on how to enter funeral service.
As mentioned in the podcast, here are a list of questions to ask yourself before you begin:
Funeral directing is a disruptive schedule, how will this affect my family?
Can I drive?
Am I insurable?
Are you mobile for a job?
How much are you willing to do at the funeral home?
Does your state allow you to meet licensure requirements before or during school?
Are you planning on working at a funeral home during school?
Is there a funeral home nearby that is willing to help you meet school requirements if necessary?
Do I meet the bonafide qualifications of the job?
How is your mental and physical health?
How will I pay for it?
What is the pay compared to my current salary?
Why funeral service?
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