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Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
(SOC Code : 39-4031)
in California

Perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners. Excludes “Funeral Service Managers” (11-9061).

Employers are usually looking for candidates with Post secondary vocational training .

Occupational Wages[Top]
AreaYearPeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 20231st Qtr$26.75$18.89$22.78$27.58

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year-Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeTotal Job Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 20281,4001,60020014.32,020

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority[Top]
License Title
License Authority
Funeral DirectorDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
http://www.cfb.ca.gov
Cemetery ManagerDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
http://www.cfb.ca.gov
Crematory ManagerDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
http://www.cfb.ca.gov

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)[Top]
Program Title
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services.
Perform embalming duties as necessary.
Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.
Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.
Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise and maintain a casket display area.
Close caskets and lead funeral corteges to churches or burial sites.
Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.
Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

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Alternate Titles
Funeral Arrangers; Funeral Counselors; Funeral Location Managers; and Funeral Pre-Need Consultants
 
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