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TASK

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

ID

work_personal_service/morticians_undertakers_and_funeral_arrangers

Type

TASK

Children

22

Child Nodes (22)

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Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.

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Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.

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Perform embalming duties, as necessary.

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Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.

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Remove deceased remains from place of death.

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Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.

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Plan, schedule, or coordinate funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services.

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Close caskets and lead funeral corteges to churches or burial sites.

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Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise, and maintain a casket display area.

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Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.

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Direct preparations and shipment of bodies for out-of-state burial.

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Discuss and negotiate prearranged funerals with clients.

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Maintain financial records, order merchandise, or prepare accounts.

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Provide or arrange transportation between sites for the remains, mourners, pallbearers, clergy, or flowers.

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Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.

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Plan placement of caskets at funeral sites or place or adjust lights, fixtures, or floral displays.

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Clean funeral home facilities and grounds.

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Manage funeral home operations, including the hiring, training, or supervision of embalmers, funeral attendants, or other staff.

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Inform survivors of benefits for which they may be eligible.

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Arrange for pallbearers or inform pallbearers or honorary groups of their duties.

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Receive or usher people to their seats for services.

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Participate in community activities for funeral home promotion or other purposes.