Ceremony Staff (Funeral Services)
せれもにーすたっふ（そうさい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
Plans and manages funerals according to the wishes of the bereaved family, handling ceremony progression management, corpse preservation, altar setup, and bereaved family support.
Description
Ceremony Staff (Funeral Services) is a profession that plans, sets up, and manages the progression of funerals such as wakes and farewell ceremonies. They handle a wide range of tasks including altar decoration, corpse preservation and transportation, dry ice replacement, eulogy arrangements, and guiding mourners, requiring empathy for the bereaved and understanding of religious rituals. Team coordination is essential, with flexible responses to religious formats and family requests.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates and aging population, funeral demand remains stable or slightly increasing. Diversifying funeral styles and expansion of end-of-life planning market are expected to increase demand for specialized services.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Attentive to Details / Calm and Composed / Compassionate / Empathetic
Work Style
Night Shift / Nighttime / Possibility of Transfer / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays Work
Career Path
Funeral Service Assistant → Ceremony Staff → Funeral Director → Funeral Planner → Branch Manager/Manager
Required Skills
Altar Setup / Corpse Transportation and Preservation Techniques / Funeral Operations Management / Funeral Service Related Laws and Regulations Knowledge / Grief Care
Recommended Skills
Counseling and Coaching Techniques / Event Planning / Flower Arrangement / Religious Ritual Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to changes such as weather or religious formats are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to details such as consideration for monks and relatives is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because appropriate communication with the bereaved family is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there are many physically demanding tasks such as setting up coffins and altars. |
| Planning & Organization | Because accurate management and preparation of funeral proceedings are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high stress tolerance is needed due to the grief of the bereaved and long hours of work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculation tasks are minimal and mathematical analysis is rarely needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Corpse Sanitation Preservation Technician
- Funeral Director Skills Certification (Levels 1-3)
Aliases
- Altar Setup Staff
- Ceremony Attendant
- Funeral Service Staff
- Funeral Staff
Related Jobs
- Crematorium Staff
- Encoffiner
- Funeral Director
- Funeral Planner
- Religious Figures (Monks, etc.)