Funeral director, Ringatohu uhunga
Also known as
- Undertaker, funeral arranger, mortician
Funeral directors support bereaved whānau by arranging and directing funerals and tangihanga according to family wishes.
Duration
2:38 mins
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$67K to $95K
Most common
$118K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Funeral directors
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts and be on call
- usually work in funeral homes and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be organised, caring and communicate well
Tasks
- organise funeral services and arrangements
- support families through difficult times
- meet with families to discuss needs
- coordinate funeral day activities
- supervise funeral home staff
- prepare and handle required paperwork
- arrange transport for the deceased
- handle caskets and funeral equipment
- keep financial and service records
Social
Enterprising
Organised
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You need
- a driver licence
- to be over 20 years old
You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5)
- experience in similar work
- to be a member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study and training for this job.
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