Gift Ideas for a Mortician

Maybe you know a mortician or a funeral director. They could be your brother or sister. They might be your mother or father. Or they're a friend. They might even be your significant other. Whoever it may be, you have probably found your self stuck wondering "What kind of gift do I give a mortician?" Wonder no more, I've dug up some ideas from Pushindaisies.com and Undergroundhumor.com that are sure to make the special funeral director in your life smile.

A T-Shirt With A Work Related Slogan
Morticians usually have to be dressed up everyday. A funeral requires a nice suit as does meeting the family of the deceased. But when they're not busy, a mortician will want a chance to dress down. Why not a simple t-shirt with a work related slogan? Some of these can be as subtle as a hearse in the place of the Lacoste alligator on a nice polo. But if you're favorite mortician has a slightly warped sense of humor, there are some to tickle their funny bone. A few example are one's that say "Support Your Funeral Director... DROP DEAD!" or "Party Like A Mortician. Grab A Cold One.". These may seem a bit dark humored for the normal person, but these can get a laugh out of a mortician with a sense of humor.

The Anubis
The Anubis is the Egyptian god that oversees embalming and the dead. Perfect! Any mortician would know the significance of The Anubis and you could wow them with anything that showcases the jackal like god. You can easily find jewelry or a shirt with The Anubis on it. There's even things for the home such as a wine bottle holder or trinket boxes. If you love your mortician, there's even a life size Anubis for their home. A good gift that is sure to shock a mortician would be anything with the Anubis on it (as long as they don't already own everything Anubis).

Hearses
They may already own a few hearses, but why not a mini hearse that sits on their desk? From the classic 1950's hearse to even a Hot Rod hearse, this will brighten up a mortician's office instantly. There are even art prints of the antique hearses for them to place on a wall in their home or office. Or you can give them a hearse key chain, one they can put on the set of keys to their favorite hearse. You'll never go wrong with anything that features a hearse, I promise you.

Coffins
Coffins and caskets are great. Small replicas are nice for the home as well as the coffin furniture. Coffin furniture is very expensive, but it can range from tables and shelving units to entertainment centers. There are also many pieces of jewelry in the shape of caskets- ranging from tie tacks to earrings. Some coffins are even made into nice storage chests.And for the mortician that loves to golf, there's a casket golf putter. Don't assume only the dead can enjoy a coffin, so will your favorite funeral director.

Books
From do it yourself coffin guides to humor to anatomy, your mortician still loves to read and learn in their downtime. There's even recipe books and books full of obituaries. Whether the mortician you're buying for likes to read technical books or has a lighter side, you'll be able to find a death themed book that they'll love.

Antiques
Any antique is usually well received by the mortician. Whether its bottles from old embalming fluids to aged prints featuring old funeral homes... an antique is a great gift that will be cherished. If you're not finding the right antique, always check out Madame Talbot's website. She has great, albeit morbid, one of the kind pieces that any mortician can appreciate.

A Nice Pen
Whether you splurge on a nice, sleek pen or a comical syringe pen, a pen is always a good gift for a mortician. There's never a day without paperwork, and they even can use it to write you a thank you note for the great gift.

Chocolate
And if all else fails, there's always chocolate. Some come in the shape of body parts, hearses, coffins, skulls... whatever the taste of your mortician might be. A great idea, it could be something kept in their desk for a quick sugar rush in the middle of a busy days work.

Gift Basket
Combine some or all of these ideas into a nice gift basket. Add some black ribbon and present it to them with a smile. They'll never forget you for it.

Don't fret about getting a mortician a gift. There are plenty of places on the internet that cater to the funeral director and you're bound to come across a unique and great gift for the special mortician in your life.