Mortuary technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Ensure the effective operation of the mortuary and to assist colleagues in providing dignified care of the deceased.

Receive, identify, and record deceased individuals on arrival

Prepare bodies for identification viewings and release

Assist pathologists during post-mortem examinations

Maintain mortuary equipment and storage areas

Handle, label, and dispatch tissue samples correctly

Communicate compassionately with bereaved families

Human anatomy and pathology relevant to mortuary practice

Mortuary procedures including receipt, storage, and preparation of the deceased

Assisting at post-mortem examinations under supervision

Infection control and safe working in a mortuary environment

Legal and documentation requirements for death certification

Supporting bereaved families with dignity and sensitivity

Ready to look for a place?

See live Mortuary technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.