Funeral director, cremator
そうぎし、かそうがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
A specialist who plans and manages funerals according to the wishes of the bereaved family and operates and manages cremation furnaces.
Description
Funeral directors plan funerals based on the wishes of the deceased and bereaved family, set up venues, conduct wakes and farewell ceremonies, transport bodies, and perform encoffining. Cremators handle the operation and management of cremation furnaces, safety inspections, and collection of ashes after cremation. Both roles require respect for the deceased, empathy for the bereaved family, and strict adherence to procedures.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates and an aging population, funeral demand remains stable. There is a need for new service developments to meet diversifying needs, such as small-scale and family funerals.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Compassionate / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Event-based / Night shifts / Shift work / Weekends and holidays
Career Path
Apprentice staff → Funeral director → Funeral manager → Venue manager → Owner
Required Skills
Body transport skills / Cremation furnace operation and maintenance / Funeral operation management / Venue setup
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (bereaved family support) / Hospitality / Knowledge of religious rites / Psychological support
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to religious and regional customs or sudden changes in requests. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure no mistakes in the details of the altar or ceremony. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate delicately with the bereaved family and understand their wishes and religious customs. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy altar equipment and coffins. |
| Planning & Organization | To accurately organize the sequence of the ceremony and manage its progression. |
| Stress Tolerance | To calmly respond to the grief of the bereaved family or sudden troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Due to minimal need for advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Chief Mortuary Embalmer
- Funeral Director Skills Certification (Level 2/1)
Aliases
- Ceremony planner
- Cremation technician
- Funeral director
Related Jobs
- Ceremony planner
- Encoffiner
- Mortuary embalmer