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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

funeral services director

Funeral services directors coordinate the logistics of funerals.

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Description

Funeral services directors coordinate the logistics of funerals. They support the deceased family by arranging the details concerning the location, dates and times of memorial services. Funeral services directors contact representatives of the cemetery to prepare the site, plan transportation for the deceased person, advise on the types of memorials and legal requirements or paperwork. Funeral services directors organise the daily operations of the crematorium. They oversee the staff's activities in the crematorium and ensure that they deliver services according to legal requirements. They monitor the crematorium service revenue budget and develop and maintain operational rules within the crematorium.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
business knowledge
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
business management principles
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
promote human rightsshow diplomacygreet guestsmanage financial aspects of a companyapply health and safety standardsmanage staffmaintain customer servicetrain employeesprovide directions to guestsmaintain personal hygiene standardsoversee cremationsrecruit employeesadminister appointmentsapply organisational techniquesdevelop organisational policiesprepare ceremonial locationsmanage budgetsdevelop professional networkadvise on funeral services
OPTIONALOptional competences
relate empatheticallymanage emergency evacuation plansprepare coffins for cremationliaise with local authoritiesapply business acumenmanage funeral equipmentprovide emotional support to the bereavedwork ergonomicallytransfer coffinsmaintain inventory of toolsdress bodiesperform religious ceremoniescontrol minor maintenancecoordinate cateringmaintain professional administrationrespond to visitor complaintsassist with funeral planningmanage maintenance operationsembalm bodiesdrive vehicles in processionsprovide visitor informationoperate cremation equipmentanalyse financial performance of a companykeep personal administration

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

45 total
20 essential · 25 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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