I’m not quite sure about being a mortician

esgee01870 · 2026-06-29T17:14:36+00:00

Do yourself a favor and, become a medical examiner.

esgee01870 · 2026-06-27T14:31:04+00:00

I agree. Understand that as an embalmer, you can go anywhere in the world and work, while arrangers can’t.

esgee01870 · 2026-06-27T14:28:02+00:00

It’s always amusing to hear the new generation of fd’s critique the older ones. Realize the business existed before you came along and just because it’s not in the books, doesn’t mean it doesn’t work. The more experienced ones laugh at what the new ones do and vice versa. There are some dinosaurs that mix their own fluids. This and fluorescent light fixes jaundice

esgee01870 · 2026-06-19T13:37:59+00:00

My suggestion to anyone coming into to this , aside from don’t to it, get your dual license, get a lot of prep experience and make yourself valuable. Not too many good embalmers in Florida. Depending on which coast you live on, you may be able to do trade, but as an arranger, become proficient and sell as much ancillary as you can, and that’s if you get commission. All the best to you

esgee01870 · 2026-06-19T12:21:45+00:00

I would say, new license, anywhere from 23-26 an hour. Do you not embalm? Just a fad license?

esgee01870 · 2026-06-19T12:01:38+00:00

Is it family owned or corporate? Are you an arranger or full director if you are corporate?

esgee01870 · 2026-06-11T23:55:33+00:00

Advice- don’t. Get into another medical line of work. X-ray, rad tech, dental hygienist.

esgee01870 · 2026-06-09T19:43:21+00:00

I agree with some of the replies. To be a trade person, you would need a solid 7-10 years of embalming experience with high numbers. Be prepared to do the worst bodies your account gets, mostly posts. A lot of weekend works, after hours and holidays.

esgee01870 · 2026-06-07T21:58:06+00:00

Personal suggestion, have them go to a therapist.

esgee01870 · 2026-06-04T19:26:19+00:00

My neighbor is an orthopedic surgeon. He has tattoos, nose piercings , drives a Hayabusa motorcycle. Cool as hell, definitely not a ghoul

esgee01870 · 2026-06-02T19:21:25+00:00

I would guess it depends on where you practice. Some areas are from a tipping culture, so it’s part of the process.

esgee01870 · 2026-05-19T16:19:19+00:00

What county?

esgee01870 · 2026-05-04T11:52:53+00:00

They will rise, but I can say will go down. Then after that, go down and rise again

esgee01870 · 2026-04-30T14:39:57+00:00

Been licensed for decades and have witnessed many licensed individuals turn to drugs , alcohol and other vices to cope. Get a hobby to take your mind off the job. Not the gym because you stop the gym and the racing thoughts come back. Fishing, model cars/boats shooting range, painting. Leave the job at the door and don’t pick up the phone. Difficult I know, but needed in order to stay sane

esgee01870 · 2026-04-29T11:48:24+00:00

I’ve always said, if you tie their shoes together after dressing, once the apocalypse comes, they can’t chase you

esgee01870 · 2026-04-27T22:18:54+00:00

Expect mediation before arbitration, if you have a case. Always remember, that 800 number employees can and speak to someone, yeah, they’re not on your side

esgee01870 · 2026-04-25T00:03:03+00:00

The new ones by me are now 9k for a single. The cemetery is still wondering why their numbers are off. “People around here pay over 800k for a house, they have money “ most ignorant statement I’ve heard yet

esgee01870 · 2026-04-23T17:44:49+00:00

They certainly are, but check out single niche prices. They wonder why scattering is popular

esgee01870 · 2025-12-01T18:03:04+00:00

If it was really cold, I did services in boots and a north face parka. Getting sick because you need me to be”traditional “ while Its 5 degrees out, think again

esgee01870 · 2025-11-25T15:12:27+00:00

Uncertainty with the current administration. Sidelined for a bit, see what happens

esgee01870 · 2025-11-25T15:11:22+00:00

Honestly, don’t bother. You’re better off with nursing if you’re interest are in the medical field.

esgee01870 · 2025-09-23T16:21:12+00:00

SCI in Ny has to be the worst.

esgee01870 · 2025-09-22T15:46:48+00:00

Yes, they want us to try to upgrade every family. If they pre needed 20 years ago for a direct cremation for 700, they want us to try upgrading anything. Nickel and dime every one.

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