Funeral directors have always been deeply valued and esteemed members of their communities. The important work they do it is most of the times misunderstood, feared and overlooked, but does not mean it is insignificant. Funeral directing job is not easy and can be physically and mentally taxing. They work almost non-stop, and with all the work there is little room for downtime. They get less personal and family time. Funeral directors are selfless since their job is demanding. Funeral directors also go out of their way to create superhero themed funeral to help the family celebrate their loved one.
Funeral directors are also tasked with comforting the bereaved, they comfort communities when they are shocked over a suicide. People not only want personalization but also guidance. Losing a loved one is a difficult process. A funeral director is not only there to arrange the final services of the deceased, they serve as stewards of the living, guiding them through array of choices and decisions. A funeral director provides insight, comfort and compassion. If a family wants a modern and unique service, funeral directors get it done. They bring the innovative approach and tasteful touch needed. Today, funeral directors are responsible for creating new rituals in a short notice. If the family needs a traditional funeral, funeral directors will provide the services. A funeral director is a master of both modern and tradition funerals.
Funeral directors are responsible to make necessary arrangement. They make funeral arrangements such as the actual burial arrangements. The funeral director collaborates with the family, embassy, police, hospital so as to gain important information to enable him/her to complete paperwork and to put the details of the funeral service in order. The directors are also responsible for formulating, competing and filing of the paperwork including certificates of death, registering deaths to the specific embassy, and acquiring other permits and authorizations. They prepare the body for burial e.g by washing, embalming, dressing etc.
