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Mortician-March 2024
Denver
Mar 28, 2026
About Mortician

  ABOUT

  When a Sailor makes the ultimate sacrifice, we have an honored duty to ensurethat crew member's remains are treated with the utmost dignity and respect.For this reason, Navy Morticians have a very important role to play. You'll beresponsible for handling all parts of the process, from communicating withfamilies and foreign governments to retrieve and deliver remains, to carefullypreparing each body and conducting funeral services to honor those who havefallen. The Navy is the only branch of service that utilizes its own members(Active Duty/Reserve) to serve as morticians. Our Sailors have devoted theirlives to defense; it is only right that we find the best caretakers to defendtheir legacy.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  As an Enlisted Mortician (HM-Mortician), you are technically part of theHospital Corpsman program. You will handle administrative, logistical, andmortuary services for deceased Sailors and Marines. Your role requirestreating those you serve with the utmost dignity, honor and respect for thesacrifice they have made. In your job, you may expect to:

  Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remainsOversee the care and preparation of the remains of fallen Sailors, includingembalming duties and final presentationPrepare for and direct the transportation of remainsLiaison with families and foreign government officials for disposition ofremains, and ensure proper documentation accompanies remainsConduct funeral services and direct pallbearers, clergy, mourners andflowers as neededOffer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends

  PAY AND BENEFITS

  From the day you start, you'll receive:Competitive salaryPotential to earn a bonus upon enlistmentFree health insuranceFree housingA retirement planPaid trainingCollege credit

  EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

  Navy College Program and Tuition AssistancePost-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuitionProfessional credentials and certificationsCollege credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through theAmerican Council on Education

  QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  18-38 years old, high school diploma or GED (must score a 50 or have 15college credits if GED is used, must be mentally, morally, and physicallyqualified, US citizen or foreign citizen with work visa. Must have graduatedfrom an accredited mortuary school. Must hold a license as a funeral directorand embalmer in one of the 50 states.

  General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currentlyserving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  Navy Morticians are shore-based and assigned to Navy Casualty. While most allNavy Mortician positions are located in the U.S., a Mortician'sresponsibilities could require them to travel to distant locations around theworld, and some Morticians may be assigned to overseas stations.

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