A funeral-services professional who prepares deceased individuals for burial or cremation and supports grieving families.
What undertakers do
Undertakers, also called funeral directors or morticians, embalm and dress the deceased, coordinate viewings and services, arrange transportation and burial or cremation, file death certificates, and guide families through ceremony planning.
Training path
Most states require an associate or bachelor’s degree in mortuary science from an accredited program, completion of a one- to three-year apprenticeship, and passing the National Board Examination for state licensure.
Work setting
Funeral homes, both family-owned and chains such as Service Corporation International, employ the majority of undertakers. The work includes on-call hours for hospital and home pickups and weekend services for visitations.
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