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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors

SOC 39-4031.00

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.

Zone 3 Personal Care and Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Social Perceptiveness

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Service Orientation

3.9

Time Management

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Writing

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

5.0

Administration and Management

4.0

Clerical

4.0

Psychology

3.7

Sales and Marketing

3.7

English Language

3.5

Personnel and Human Resources

3.5

Economics and Accounting

3.5

Key Tasks

1Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.

2Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.

3Perform embalming duties as necessary.

4Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.

5Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.

Also Known As

Certified Mortician Funeral Arrangement Director Funeral Arranger Funeral Counselor Funeral Director Funeral Location Manager Funeral Planner Funeral Planning Counselor Funeral Pre-arrangement Counselor Funeral Pre-arrangement Specialist