Funeral Director / Embalmer
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual 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.
At a Glance
Funeral Director / Embalmer. Top skills: Microsoft Outlook, Management, Time Management.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Median Wage
$49,800/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.1%
Education
Associate's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (5)
Cremation
Sales Management
Business Development
State Regulations
Staff Management
Common Skills (12)
Management
Teamwork
Multitasking
Problem Solving
Operations
Leadership
Motivational Skills
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