Morticians, Undertakers, & Funeral Directors
Also called: Funeral Director, Funeral Director / Embalmer, Funeral Arranger, Mortician
In the military: see titles from the Army.
What they do:
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
On the job, you would:
- Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
- Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
- Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
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leading, making decisions, and business. They do well at jobs that need:
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