ONET Occupations » 39-4031.00

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors

Perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.83)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.79)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.79)
  4. Interview, draw out - People (4.61)
  5. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.58)
  6. Control, expedite things - Things (4.53)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.43)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  9. Supervise, manage - People (4.07)
  10. Coordinate - People (4.07)
  11. Consult - People (4.07)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  13. Speak - People (3.88)
  14. Listen - People (3.88)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (3.70)
  16. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.69)
  17. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.66)
  18. Raise people's self-esteem - People (3.62)
  19. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.53)
  20. Advise - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Social Perceptiveness (4.12)
  2. Service Orientation (4.00)
  3. Speaking (3.88)
  4. Active Listening (3.75)
  5. Coordination (3.75)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Oral Expression (3.88)
  3. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  4. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.96)
  2. Integrity (4.89)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.83)
  4. Concern for Others (4.79)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.58)
  6. Cooperation (4.45)
  7. Leadership (4.43)
  8. Self Control (4.41)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.16)
  10. Social Orientation (4.11)
  11. Initiative (4.10)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.88)
  13. Persistence (3.70)
  14. Innovation (3.69)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.61)
  2. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.58)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.53)
  4. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.07)
  5. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.07)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.03)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.02)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (4.01)
  9. Handling and Moving Objects (3.74)
  10. Performing Administrative Activities (3.66)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.64)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.62)
  13. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.53)
  14. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.50)
  15. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.50)
  1. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.61)
  2. Interview Family Members To Arrange Funeral Details (4.61)
  3. Empathize With Others During Counseling Or Related Services (4.58)
  4. Assist Patrons Or Passengers To Find Seats (4.53)
  5. Oversee Execution Of Organizational Or Program Policies (4.07)
  6. Confer With Client Regarding Type Of Arrangement Desired (4.07)
  7. Direct Funeral Services (4.07)
  8. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (4.07)
  9. Determine Funeral Arrangements (4.02)
  10. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.66)
  11. Use Counseling Techniques (3.62)
  12. Use Grief Counseling Techniques (3.62)
  13. Use Marketing Techniques (3.62)
  14. Use Freight Shipping Or Storage Procedures (3.62)
  15. Negotiate Term Of Sale Or Services With Customer (3.53)
  16. Advise Clients Or Customers (3.50)