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Funeral Director
Funeral Director
Funeral directors plan and oversee all aspects of funerals and memorial services. This includes meeting with families, handling the deceased, and ensuring all arrangements are in place. They also provide emotional and practical support to families during a difficult time.
Salary Range
with 5 years of experience
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$85K - $120K
per year
Benefits and Perks
Explore the typical benefits you might find in this field
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Four-Day Workweek
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Counselling Services
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Work from Home
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Funeral Cover
Length of Training
How many years of training are required to be a Funeral Director?
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4
years of training
What's it like to be a Funeral Director?
Funeral directors work in a variety of settings, including funeral homes, crematoriums, and cemeteries. They typically work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. The work can be emotionally demanding, as funeral directors must be sensitive to the needs of grieving families.
Key Aspects of the Job
- Working with various tools and technologies relevant to the field, such as embalming equipment and funeral software.
- Collaboration and communication with team members and stakeholders, including families, clergy, and cemetery personnel.
How to enter the job?
To become a funeral director in New Zealand, you need to complete a Diploma in Funeral Services or a Bachelor of Funeral Services. You will also need to complete a one-year traineeship under the supervision of a registered Funeral Director.
Educational Requirements
- Diploma in Funeral Services (minimum 120 credits at Level 5 or higher)
- Bachelor of Funeral Services
Task & Duties
Funeral directors have many responsibilities, both administrative and emotional. Some of their key duties include:
Primary Duties
- Making funeral arrangements with families, including discussing options for burial or cremation, selecting caskets or urns, and planning the funeral ceremony.
- Preparing the deceased for burial or cremation, which may include embalming, dressing, and cosmetizing.
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