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Stress Management for Mortuary Workers

Jun 7, 2021 | Resources for Funeral Homes

This report from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress highlights some of the major risks associated with being death-care workers and especially how the COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated these post-traumatic reactions.

As Funeral Home owners, leaders, and managers, the report provides some excellent guidance to minimize the effects and keep workers healthy and stable throughout the entire cycle of mortuary work.

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