What are the responsibilities of funeral directors?

Question

I am doing a report on it, and I was looking for what they entail.

Answer 1

There are many responsibilities for funeral directors.

They handle the bodies and prepare them for burial or cremation.
They place death notices in the local papers
They work with the family of the deceased to prepare for the memorial service.
If there is no church or other service to be handled, they conduct a memorial or other service based upon the wishes of the family.
They take the casket or urn (of ashes) to the place of burial
They work with the burial people to arrange everything there
They bring comfort to the family of the person who died
They answer questions
They address the issues of mortality (death) that people do not think about
They are also business persons who have to do the things that normal business people do.

Answer 2

As a pastor, I've worked with funeral directors on a fairly regular basis. They start by picking up the body. Depending on the size of the funeral home and how many other staff members they have, they will also prepare the body by embalming it and dressing it. These are some of the more unpleasant parts of the job.
If the person hasn't prearranged the funeral, the funeral director also works with the family in order to set the arrangements. They help the family place the obituary in local newspapers, schedule the visitation at the funeral home, help them pick out a casket. They might also help the family find a cemetery plot. If the person is being cremated instead of buried, the funeral director makes those arrangements.
The funeral director also works with the church to arrange for the funeral. He/she usually contacts the church to schedule the service. If the church provides a funeral meal after the services, he/she makes contact with the people responsible for planning those, as well.
If the person is not a member of a church, the funeral director may have to plan and lead the funeral service at the funeral home.
Along the way, the funeral director helps direct families and loved ones taking part in the service through the process, informing the pall bearers of what they will do and when, letting them know when it is time to pay their last respects, etc.
There is a lot that the funeral director does during the course of his/her work. In my experience, a good funeral director who is both professional and compassionate provides an invaluable service to the family at a very difficult time.

Answer 3

They comfort the family and help them make arrangements for burial and any other services they may want. The funeral director picks up the body after verifying the death certificate, he prepares the body by embalming it. If the persons family wants, he makes the body ready for viewing (make up and clothes as well as presentation coffin) He makes arrangements for burial and cremation, normally he sells the coffins and arranges for the cement crypt. Not all funeral homes offer cremation so if their's doesnt he makes arrangements for the cremation. He words and posts the obituary or death notice. He helps the family prepare for Social Security and other benefits by having copies of the death certificate for the family and filed with the local courthouse. In a large funeral he will arrange the ceremony at the church, the funeral procession to the church and to the cemetary, he arranges for printing of memorial cards or programs if the family desires it. He is knowledgeable about VA and SSI Benefits.

Answer 4

Here is some specific duties below. I hope it helps you ...

Answer 5

Lighting, costumes, set design, blocking....you know.....the usual.