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No, it's not weird that you may want to become a funeral director!
Somebody has to think about it...
Did you know?
What Does A Funeral Director Do?
Funeral directors can be called morticians and undertakers.
They coordinate all of the details of the burial service such as date, location and type of service for the deceased. This includes:
Assisting, comforting and providing guidance for the family
Preparing the body for burial
Filing death certificate(s)
Placing newspaper ad
Arranging clergy and pallbearers
Keeping expense records, sending invoices and employment records
As a funeral director you will need to:
be caring and compassionate
understand grief
work with different faiths, customs and cultures
How Long Do You Need To Go To School?
Quiz
What types of courses do you think would help?
Biology, Business and Public Speaking will help you with the science course you will take when you enter programs in college.
Did you know?
Other Careers In The Funeral Service Industry
There are so many other ways that you can enter the funeral service industry.
Do you enjoy doing make up? Become a mortician make up artist.
Are you good at selling? Become a funeral home marketer.
Do you enjoy styling hair? Become a funeral cosmetologist.
Are you good at managing? Become a funeral service manager.
Did you know?
Take Action
Considering a career as a funeral director?
This Byte has been authored by
Dina Beavers
Instructional Designer