How do they match: Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

  • Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

  • 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.

  • Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.
  • Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services.
  • Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise, and maintain a casket display area.
  • Receive or usher people to their seats for services.

  • Discuss service options or needs with clients.
  • Gather information in order to provide services to clients.
  • Promote products, services, or programs.
  • Supervise service workers.
  • Train service staff.