In the United States, there are roughly 25,000 to 40,000 licensed morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors. Considering the country’s population, that number isn’t all that high, and it’s not hard to imagine why.
It’s a difficult job. You need a different kind of resilience and mental fortitude to make sure what you see and do doesn’t constantly traumatize you. But there are times in an undertaker’s career when they’re shocked beyond belief by what they see, and it’s usually linked to someone’s reckless behavior while they’re still alive. Here are five of the most important pieces of advice they have.
