Occupation information for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: More than 1 year on-the-job training

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• Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
• Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
• Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
• Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
• Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.
• Remove deceased remains from place of death.
• Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.
• Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise, and maintain a casket display area.
• Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.
• Maintain financial records, order merchandise, or prepare accounts.

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• Embalming injecting tubes
• Embalming vein drainage tubes
• Makeup kits
• Operating room patient positioning devices for general use
• Surgical clamps or clips or forceps

Technology:

• Customer relationship management CRM software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Human resources software
• Office suite software

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