Funeral Arranger
A funeral arranger’s job starts from preparing the body of the deceased for viewing to the actual funeral ceremony. Simply put, he or she arranges a dead person’s funeral. This is done with the cooperation and input of the grieving family members. The whole thing should be catered to the family’s liking. Funeral arrangers should also be sympathetic to the family’s needs and requests. Their duties may include completing the paperwork for death certificates and writing obituaries. Some of the funeral arrangers may also be embalmers if they are qualified and licensed to do so. Since they are dealing with grieving families, funeral arrangers should have excellent people skills and a high capacity for empathy.
Most states require that funeral arrangers should have a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science studies. After completing their studies, they usually work as apprentices for at least four years and will also have passed an exam which will make them qualified for the career. Funeral arrangers must also be licensed in the state in which they intend to work.
Funeral arrangers have an annual base salary ranging from $43,223 to $71,322 per year.
