Embalmer how-to

How to Prepare the Preparation Room

Preparation protects the embalmer and honors the deceased.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Preparation protects the embalmer and honors the deceased. In short: check; put; lay, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check ventilation.

  2. Put on full PPE.

  3. Lay out instruments.

  4. Prepare chemicals.

  5. Review the case and requests.

  6. Begin with respect.

Safety reminders for embalmers

  • Wear full PPE
  • Ventilate and monitor formaldehyde exposure
  • Follow bloodborne pathogen rules
  • Dispose of waste properly

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