They are called directors due to it being their responsibility to direct the family in the traditions of their faith surrounding death. They are not a dictator and are there to make suggestions to the family in order to help them through the death rituals. Not only the family, but in many cases they are there to assist the clergy, florists, and many other aspects that they may need assistance with.
In the US, we call them funeral directors.
In the United States most mortuary directors are known as licensed funeral directors, or LFD's.
Funeral Director. a funeral oranizer Undertaker.
A series of linked together funeral homes in Tennessee.
At a funeral parlour, although they can carry out their work in different places.
Funeral Directors, who are also called Morticians or Undertakers, maker anywhere from $38,980 to $69,680. The national average for Funeral Directors is $52,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 Edition.
. In the UK, funeral directors require certification and accreditations. In order to get certified through the National Association of Funeral Directors, you actually have to be employed in the industry. The organization provides the training for certification.
Hi there, pay for funeral directors can vary greatly, like any business it all boils down to how good you become at running a company overall. Here in the UK, funeral directors make a good living, most earning in excess of £50,000 PA.
I would imagine the main equipment required by a funeral director would be a hearse!
Hi there. You have asked an interesting question. People who directed funerals used to be called undertakers, but modern day language has evolved to funeral directors. They are also called morticians.
Hi there. Licensing requirement vary from state to state and country to country. Here in the UK, most funeral directors get their education and licensing through the British Institute of Funeral Directors. In the US, each state has its own licensing requirements so you would need to contact the board of funeral directors in the state that you intend to practice.
I would imagine the main equipment required by a funeral director would be a hearse!