5163-Undertakers and Embalmers

Job Title: 

Undertakers and Embalmers

Job Description: 

Undertakers and embalmers perform various tasks in the disposal of dead human bodies.

Tasks: 

Conducting interviews to arrange for preparation of obituary notices, to assist with the selection of caskets or urns, and to determine the location and time of burials or cremations

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

999 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Specific Occupations: 

516301 - Funeral Director
Description : Plans and coordinates arrangements for funerals according to the wishes of the deceased or their relatives.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Funeral Practitioner, Undertaker

516302 - Chapel or Memorial Attendant
Description : Performs a variety of tasks during funerals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

516303 - Embalmer
Description : Prepares bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

516304 - Mortician
Description : Prepares bodies for viewing and internment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

516305 - Mortuary Technician / Assistant
Description : Prepares and maintains equipment in mortuaries and administers the reception, preparation and storage of bodies.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

516306 - Crematorium Operator
Description : Prepare and perform cremation process.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa