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I think both. In my case, now 14 years ago, I came to this job by chance and with a deep ignorance of what exactly it involved. The passage of time, experience and experiences have confirmed to me that I was vocational without knowing it at the beginning. Therefore, a thanatopractitioner is born and made over time.
How does someone you just meet react when they tell you what their job is?
I have encountered all kinds of reactions. Generally, since it is a rather taboo subject in our society, people usually react with a “Oyster boy! What a job, I couldn’t”. But at the same time it arouses a certain curiosity. At this moment, it is when you have the opportunity to be able to explain the importance and purpose of the figure of a mortician. It’s funny how it can change the tone of a conversation after doing that.
Does your work stay at your doorstep or do you take your work home with you?
I think that like in all jobs, there are better and worse days. A thanatopractitioner must always be aware of all the situations he finds himself in. But without forgetting what its function is and what it can bring to families in such a difficult time. It’s a matter of finding that balance and coming home with the certainty that you’ve helped many families.
Is it a good career choice? What is the main professional challenge?
It’s a good career choice, no doubt. Thanatopraxia is a very rewarding job that brings knowledge and human values. Our challenge is precisely this, professionals at the service of all people.
Thanatopraxia is a very rewarding job that brings knowledge and human values.
The degree is not recognized, but quite a bit of knowledge is needed. What do you study to become a thanatopractice?
For many years, the figure of the thanatopractor has not been recognized as such. The certificate of professionalism in thanatopraxia is currently the title that recognizes the thanatopractitioner and his tasks in an official way. One of our goals, at Áltima, is to keep thanatopractitioners in constant evolution and training and to pass on the knowledge and tools necessary for them to carry out their work with optimal quality. Thanatopraxia brings together many different subjects that require their study and knowledge. Such as thanatology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, aesthetics and psychology, among others.
At what point does a thanatopractor intervene and why?
A thanatopractitioner can intervene in various situations. Mainly, it takes part in a process of improvement of a deceased body. But it can also intervene to solve or clarify, always with empathy and professionalism, all the doubts that families may have.
It can also intervene to solve or clarify, always with empathy and professionalism, all the doubts that families may have.
Can you detail the process of “care” for a deceased in the hands of a thanatopractitioner?
In the process of caring for a deceased person, several factors must be taken into account. We must know how to recognize what the body needs, but at the same time we must strictly comply with the wishes and requests of the relatives regarding its preparation. We must take into account the fragile conditions of a deceased body and that this requires a lot of technique and delicacy in all our actions. On the other hand, we need to achieve aesthetic naturalness in all aspects, and this requires aesthetic knowledge, but above all, good judgment. The ultimate goal is to present families with their loved one in dignified conditions for their dismissal.
What is the most delicate moment and why?
It is not easy to define a specific moment, since, when you are in front of a deceased body, all procedures require special delicacy. I could say that one of the most delicate or important moments is when families see their loved one for the first time at their wake. At this moment, a lot of sensations and feelings enter the scene, conditioned in part by your result.
When dealing with a dead body, all procedures require special delicacy
What function is essential for a thanatopractor to know?
Without a doubt, being very aware that a deceased person deserves respect and dignified treatment, as well as understanding the importance of our task in a mourning process. Ultimately, a thanatopractitioner has a unique opportunity to help people.
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