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62201.01 – Funeral directors

Funeral directors coordinate and arrange all aspects of funeral services.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Funeral director

Core competencies

  • Negotiating to negotiate terms with families regarding the scope of services, costs and specific requests
  • Time Management to plan and coordinate the preparation of the deceased, funeral services, burials or cremations, as well as the preparation and management of legal documents
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to discuss funeral arrangements with clients, coordinate funeral services and to provide clear instructions to the funeral home staff
  • Written Comprehension to read various forms and documents, such as death certificates, permits and contracts, to ensure correctness and comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Attention to Detail to precisely prepare accounts, keep financial records and order supplies for funerals, including flowers and catering
  • Knowledge in Client Service to provide compassionate, respectful and efficient service in sensitive situations, as well as coordinate all aspects of funeral arrangements and legal documentation

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Consult with the family of the deceased regarding the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains and funeral costs
  • Transfer, or arrange for the transfer of, the remains from the place of death to the funeral home
  • Inform survivors of benefits for which they may be eligible
  • Issue death notices to newspapers
  • Oversee the preparation of the remains, plan and schedule funeral services, coordinate burials and cremations and complete legal documents
  • Discuss and negotiate prearranged funerals with clients
  • Manage funeral home operations including hiring and directing staff, maintaining financial records, preparing accounts and ordering merchandise
  • Supervise embalmers, funeral home attendants and other funeral home staff
  • May perform same duties as embalmers.

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

62 – Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

622 – Specialized services occupations

Minor group

6220 – Specialized occupations in services

Unit group

62201 – Funeral directors and embalmers

Occupational profile

62201.01 – Funeral directors

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