Workshops & Professional Training

• Practical training in foundational and advanced mortuary preparation.

  This training supports staff in developing confidence and competence in:

  • hygienic care and feature setting

  • dressing and presentation

  • preparation for viewing

  • respectful handling and positioning

  • communication between preparation room and arrangement staff

  Ideal for funeral assistants, new staff, and developing embalmers.

Clear, compliant documentation protects both families and funeral homes.

Raven provides guidance in developing and reviewing:

• preparation room policies

• infection control procedures

• documentation standards

• chemical handling protocols

• chain of custody processes

• Mortuary lay out consultations

Training may include collaborative drafting sessions to ensure policies are both practical and legally sound.

Respiratory protection is an essential component of mortuary safety.

Raven provides mask fit testing in accordance with relevant workplace safety requirements, ensuring:

• correct respirator selection

• appropriate fit assessment

• documentation of compliance

• staff education on safe usage

This service supports workplace health and regulatory adherence.

Technical suture training designed to strengthen confidence and precision.

Instruction may include:

• basic post-mortem closure techniques

• cranial suture considerations

• autopsy case management

• minimising leakage and tissue distortion

• neat, secure, and discreet closure methods

Sessions are structured to improve both speed and refinement without compromising dignity.

Hair presentation plays a significant role in viewing outcomes.

Training may include:

• washing and setting techniques

• Tools required and their optimum use

• managing difficult textures

• Basic hair cutting

• Hair colouring

• post-mortem styling considerations

Practical, respectful, and outcome focused.

Subtle cosmetic application enhances presentation while maintaining natural appearance.

Training may include:

• colour correction principles

• product selection

• bruise and discolouration neutralisation

• feature enhancement without over-application

• case-by-case cosmetic planning

The aim is always understated, appropriate, and family-centred presentation.

Raven Mortuary Training believes skill development must balance:

• technical accuracy

• safety and compliance

• aesthetic understanding

• ethical responsibility

Training is delivered in a manner that is calm, practical, and immediately applicable within the workplace.