Funeral Decorator
そうさいかざりつけにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
Funeral decorators are specialists who decorate and set up altars and surrounding spaces in funeral venues and ceremony halls, responsible for staging ceremonies to commemorate the deceased.
Description
Funeral decorators are specialists who perform altar decorations in funeral ceremony halls, taking into account the wishes of the bereaved family and the formats of religions and sects. They plan and execute space designs using floral materials, decorative items, lighting equipment, curtains, etc., and also handle fine adjustments according to the progress of the ceremony, dismantling work, equipment management, and inventory management. Knowledge of flower arrangement and interior design, understanding of etiquette and manners, and communication skills are required.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society and the spread of diverse funeral styles, demand for funeral decorations is stable or increasing. High-specialty decoration techniques and design quality enhance market value.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Attentive to details / Empathetic / Excellent aesthetic sense / Good team player
Work Style
Night and Early Morning Shifts / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Stationed Duty
Career Path
Funeral Decoration Staff → Funeral Decoration Leader → Funeral Director → Venue Operations Manager → Flower Arrangement Instructor
Required Skills
Decoration Installation Skills / Flower Arrangement / Funeral Manners and Ceremonial Knowledge / Interior Design / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
CAD (Layout Design) / Color Certification / Communication Skills Training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible response to changes in religions, sects, and venues is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because decoration mistakes down to the finest details in the altar or venue affect the dignity of the ceremony. |
| Communication Skills | Because close collaboration with bereaved family and staff is necessary to accurately understand and adjust their wishes. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because aesthetic sense and ideas using flowers and decorative items are important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed to transport and install heavy altar parts and floral materials. |
| Planning & Organization | Because layout design tailored to the venue space, material procurement, and construction planning are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work must be progressed while considering time constraints and the emotions of the bereaved family. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is progressed in collaboration with staff and other funeral-related personnel. |
Related Qualifications
- Funeral Director Skills Certification
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Altar Decorator
- Funeral Decoration Staff
- Venue Decorator
Related Jobs
- Cremator
- Encoffiner
- Flower Altar Decorator
- Funeral Director