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Turkey's digital platform TRT Tabii, which has sparked debate with the billboards featuring "Who Will Wash Me When I Die?" has attracted significant interest from viewers for its new original series "Gassal."

The profession of gassal, which has regained popularity with TRT's series, has become a topic of curiosity recently. Questions such as what is a gassal, who is a gassal, how to become one, and how much they earn are being researched. Here are some details about 'gassal' that people are curious about.

HOW TO BECOME A GASSAL?

• Graduate from the Imam Hatip Department of secondary education institutions.
• Have a certificate of completion for the Funeral Services Course approved by the Ministry of Education.
• Not have any condition that prevents working in a shift system.
• Have a KPSS score of 60 or above.

WHO CAN BECOME A GASSAL?

• A gassal must know the rules of washing and shrouding the deceased in Islam.
• Female corpses are washed by female gassals. Male corpses are washed by male gassals.
• A gassal must be ready to work with dead bodies and should be able to handle the psychological weight of this situation.

HOW MUCH ARE GASSAL SALARIES?

Gassal salaries can vary depending on experience, education level, and the institution where they work. Generally, gassal salaries range as follows:

• Newly Started Gassal: 30,000 TL
• 3+ Years of Experience: 42,500 TL
• 6+ Years of Experience: 45,000 TL
• 25+ Years of Experience: 47,000 TL