Funeral Director
そうさいでぃれくたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
A specialized profession that handles everything from planning and coordination of funerals according to the wishes of the deceased and bereaved family to ceremony management, altar setup, emceeing, and coordination of religious rites.
Description
Funeral Directors plan and execute overall funeral arrangements while respecting the wishes of the deceased and bereaved family. They select budgets, venues, and religious formats during consultations, handle altar decorations and equipment arrangements, request emcees, coordinate with priests, and manage proceedings on the day. They provide emotional support to bereaved families and require flexible responses, sometimes including late-night or holiday work. In recent years, the ability to accommodate diverse styles such as direct cremations, family funerals, and online attendance has become important.
Future Outlook
In Japan, where the aging population and declining birthrate are progressing, funeral demand remains stable, and there is a need for personnel who can respond to diverse needs such as family funerals and direct cremations, and propose new funeral styles like online attendance services. DX and ICT utilization for business efficiency is a future trend.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Compassionate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Funeral Assistant Staff → Funeral Director Assistant → Funeral Director → Funeral Department Manager → Funeral Business Department Head
Required Skills
Altar Setup / Budget Management / Communication Skills (Bereaved Family Support) / Emcee Skills / Funeral Planning / Knowledge of Religious Rites
Recommended Skills
Cross-Cultural Understanding / Digitalization Utilization / Language Skills / Marketing Knowledge / Psychology Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To cope with sudden schedule changes or shifts in requests. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in detailed preparations can affect the overall impression and operation of the ceremony. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with bereaved families and religious personnel is essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to meticulously adjust the scale and progression of funerals is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick responses to troubles or request changes on the day are necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because mental resilience is required to carry out duties while empathizing with the emotions of bereaved families. |
Related Qualifications
- Funeral Director Skill Certification Level 1
- Funeral Director Skill Certification Level 2
- Funeral Director Skill Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Funeral Coordinator
- Funeral Director
Related Jobs
- Crematorium Operator
- Funeral Planner
- Funeral Staff