Funeral Staff
そうぎスタッフ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
A profession that handles everything from preparation and management of funeral ceremonies to bereaved family support and attending cremations, providing comprehensive support for mourning the deceased.
Description
Funeral staff plan, prepare, and conduct funeral ceremonies such as wakes and farewell services, handling altar setup, order of service management, body transportation and placement, etc. They provide total support, including hospitality to bereaved families and attendees, and are involved consistently up to attending at the crematorium and handling ashes. They accommodate various religious rites such as Buddhist, Shinto, and Christian styles, conducting ceremonies that respect the wishes of the bereaved family. They may also handle collaboration with funeral service directors, quotation preparation, end-of-life consultations, and other sales aspects. Flexibility and high stress tolerance are required to cope with mental burdens and sudden troubles.
Future Outlook
With an aging society, funeral demand remains stable. Planning skills and bereaved family care abilities to meet diversifying funeral needs are required.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and level-headed / Compassionate / Detail-oriented
Work Style
Direct Commute Allowed / Full-time / Night / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Funeral Staff (Assistant) → Funeral Service Director → Funeral Planner → Manager/Staff Manager → Funeral Company Management
Required Skills
Altar Setup / Body Transportation / Ceremony Progression Management / Etiquette / Grief Care / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Recommended Skills
Basics of Psychological Care / Crisis Management / Foreign Language Proficiency / Religious Rite Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to unexpected changes or troubles during ceremony operations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to every detail is required in altar setup and ceremony progression. |
| Communication Skills | Because considerate handling of bereaved families in grief is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because transportation work and long hours of standing require physical stamina. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to accurately construct funeral schedules and order of service. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because the mental burden of facing the deceased and bereaved family is significant. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because specialized numerical analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Funeral Service Director Skills Certification (Grade 3–1)
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Ceremony Staff
- Funeral Service Attendant
- Funeral Service Staff
Related Jobs
- Cremation Technician
- Encoffiner
- Funeral Planner
- Funeral Service Director