If you are thinking about a career in the funeral industry, or you simply would like to learn more about it, then you are going to want to keep reading.Funerals have been around as long as mankind, albeit in very different traditions to what we have now. Funerals are how we say goodbye to our loved ones who have passed on. They can be a tough time for families, but they are also a great way to let go of the dearly departed. But what a lot of people don't know is just how much work goes into getting the deceased ready and making sure the family is being taken care of. It takes a special type of person to be able to work in the funeral industry. One who cares about others and is prepared for the sights, smells, and sounds they may experience.This book is here to teach you all about the funeral industry in the United States, which has made some major changes over the years. Anybody who is thinking about going into the funeral industry, whether as a mortician, funeral director, or both, should take the time to get to know what to expect before they jump into their schooling. There is a lot involved, and a person's expectations and the reality of it may not match up. In this book, you will learn: -The history of funerals and how they have changed throughout the years-What a modern funeral service could be like-The roles that a funeral director can play during the funeral process-The history of embalming and what it involves today-The education and training that is needed-How and why you need to know how to separate work from home... And much more.There is a lot of care and empathy that comes into play when it comes to working in the funeral industry. Dealing with the deceased isn't an easy job to have, especially when you work directly with their family. Understanding how to prepare the body is only part of the job. In some instances, that may be the entire job, but in most areas, funeral directors do everything, from preparing the body to working with the family to put the funeral together. That's why it takes such a specific skill set. Working in the funeral industry can be a very rewarding job, and it is one of the most important jobs the world over. The people in this line of work deal with things that others would never imagine all while ensuring families have the proper chance to say goodbye to their loved ones. If you are thinking about getting into this line of work, please get this book. It is important to know something about the industry before signing up for your first class. It is better to know for certain that you want the job before wasting money just to find out it isn't something you want to do. Now, this book is also great for those just looking to learn something new. No matter your reasons for your interest in the funeral industry, don't wait any longer and scroll up and click "buy now."