manage funeral equipment
Issue, store and manage funeral equipment, which may include memorial cards, candles, crucifixes and lowering straps.
Funeral attendants lift and carry coffins prior and during the funeral service, placing it in the chapel and into the cemetery. They handle floral offerings around the coffin, direct mourners and assist with storing the equipment after the funeral.
Competences and skills
16 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesprovide directions to guests
Show guests the way through buildings or on domains, to their seats or performance setting, helping them with any additional information so that they can reach the foreseen event destination.
transfer coffins
Lift and carry coffins prior and during the funeral service. Place the coffins into the chapel and the cemetery.
Cross-sector
5 competencesgreet guests
Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
- Scope note
- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
maintain personal hygiene standards
Preserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.
promote human rights
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the international and national codes of ethics, as well as the ethical implications of healthcare provision, ensuring their right to privacy and honouring for the confidentiality of healthcare information.
show diplomacy
Deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesadvise on funeral services
Provide relatives of the deceased person with information and advice on ceremonial, burial and cremation services.
drive vehicles in processions
Drive cars, hearses or other vehicles at a steady pace in processions.
prepare ceremonial locations
Decorate rooms or other locations for ceremonies, such as funerals, cremations, weddings or baptism.
provide emotional support to the bereaved
Show compassion and sympathy to the relatives of the deceased and people attending the funeral activities.
Cross-sector
4 competencesclean rooms
Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
relate empathetically
Recognise, understand and share emotions and insights experienced by another.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.