Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of the body to the mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized persons to arrange details, and selecting pallbearers.
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- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
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What do they typically do
- Perform embalming duties as necessary
- Obtain information needed to complete legal documents such as death certificates or burial permits
- Close caskets and lead funeral corteges to churches or burial sites
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services
- Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves
- Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services
- Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services
- Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died
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Job Growth +0.7%
Job Openings 190
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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