Were embalmers important in Ancient Egypt?

Answer 1

yes they were very important they were needed to make sure the body didn't decay and made it to the afterlife.so they were one of the most respected high paying jobs you can get in ancient Egypt.

Answer 2

The Hery Sesheta (the priest who wore the Anubis mask) - The Hery Sesheta was in charge of the embalming process and the creation of the mummies. The name Hery Sesheta meant 'Overseer of the Mysteries'. The Hery Sesha embalmer priest made the incision for removal of the internal organs of the corpse

The Hetemw Netjer - The Hetemw Netjer was the embalmer priest who assisted the Hery Sesheta with the death rituals The Hery Heb - The Hery Heb was the lector priest who worked with the embalmers and was present to read magical spells and prayers which related to the rituals used when creating the Ancient Egyptian mummies

The Wetyw - The Wetyw were the most junior embalmers and undertook jobs such as removing the organs and bandaging the Ancient Egyptian mummies during the mummification process

Answer 3

No. The embalmers were the priests, and women were not allowed to be priests

Answer 4

The Egyptian embalmers were made up of members of the priesthood. In The Mummy movies Imoteph, as keeper of the dead, would have been in charge of mummification.