[header] How to become a mortician's apprentice [title] Learn about the career. [step] If you become a mortician's assistant, you will eventually go on to become a mortician. You'll want to spend some time learning about the career and what it entails. 
A mortician's job is difficult emotionally draining, but can also be incredibly rewarding as well. Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the duties of a mortician.