Funeral Vehicle Driver
そうぎじどうしゃうんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that drives vehicles such as hearses and shuttle buses used in funerals, transporting bereaved families and mourners.
Description
Funeral vehicle drivers operate hearses (dedicated vehicles for transporting coffins) and buses or minibuses for shuttling bereaved families and mourners during funerals. They respect the wishes of the deceased and bereaved family, as well as religious and sectarian customs, create driving plans according to the schedule, and ensure safe transportation to funeral halls and crematoriums. Daily vehicle inspections, simple maintenance, cleaning and decoration, safe driving techniques to prevent accidents, and customer service manners with consideration for the bereaved family are required.
Future Outlook
While funeral demand remains steady due to the aging population, the number of attendees and transport volumes is decreasing due to declining birthrates and simplification of funerals. Differentiation can be achieved by enhancing safe driving skills and customer service abilities.
Personality Traits
Calm / Empathetic / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Driver → Senior Driver → Driver Chief → Funeral Director
Required Skills
Funeral Manners and Etiquette Knowledge / Safe Driving / Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Geographical Knowledge / Hazard Prediction Ability
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexibility is needed to respond to weather, traffic conditions, and differences in sectarian customs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is necessary during driving and funeral ceremonies. |
| Communication Skills | Because courteous interaction with bereaved families and mourners is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress tolerance is required to perform duties while empathizing with the grief of bereaved families. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is not particularly needed in the job. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis or calculations are hardly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Vehicle Class 1 License
- Large Vehicle Class 2 License
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Funeral Driver
- Funeral Procession Vehicle Driver
- Hearse Driver
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