Morticians, Undertakers, & Funeral Arrangers

What They Do

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.

Typical Tasks

• Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
• Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
• Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
• Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
• Remove deceased remains from place of death.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Getting Information
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Assisting and Caring for Others