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U.S. Navy Mortician in Silver Spring, Maryland
ABOUT
When a Sailor makes the ultimate sacrifice, we have an honored duty to ensure that crew members remains are treated with the utmost dignity and respect. For this reason, Navy Morticians have a very important role to play. Youll be responsible for handling all parts of the process, from communicating with families and foreign governments to retrieve and deliver remains, to carefully preparing each body and conducting funeral services to honor those who have fallen. The Navy is the only branch of service that utilizes its own members (Active Duty/Reserve) to serve as morticians. Our Sailors have devoted their lives to defense; it is only right that we find the best caretakers to defend their legacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Enlisted Mortician (HM-Mortician), you are technically part of the Hospital Corpsman program. You will handle administrative, logistical, and mortuary services for deceased Sailors and Marines. Your role requires treating those you serve with the utmost dignity, honor and respect for the sacrifice they have made. In your job, you may expect to:
- Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains
- Oversee the care and preparation of the remains of fallen Sailors, including embalming duties and final presentation
- Prepare for and direct the transportation of remains
- Liaison with families and foreign government officials for disposition of remains, and ensure proper documentation accompanies remains
- Conduct funeral services and direct pallbearers, clergy, mourners and flowers as needed
- Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends
**[PAY AND BENEFITS
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Competitive salary
Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
[Free health insurance]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}