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Mortician/Funeral Director
Job Description:
Morticians
organize and direct funerals, cremations, and burials of the dead. They arrange
to have the bodies of the deceased brought to their funeral homes for embalming
and meet with the immediate family members to set the dates and times of
visitations and funeral services. They assist the families of the deceased in
the selection of coffins or urns and in the selection of burial sites. They
arrange for the preparation of the burial sites for interment and may order
headstones. They also complete and submit forms required by government agencies
relating to the death and/or interment of deceased individuals.
They interview
immediate family members and write obituaries. They contact newspapers and
place obituary notices that include the time and location of visitations and
funeral services. They direct the printing of funeral bulletins and thank-you
notes. They collect memorials and record the names and addresses of those who
sent floral arrangements and plants.
Funeral directors
plan the seating of the immediate family members and the placement of the
coffins and floral arrangements during the funeral services. They also plan and
direct the placement of vehicles in the funeral procession.
Many people in this occupation are self
–employed. Training lasts about three years, and continuing education courses.
Bartender
Bartenders serve
alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to customers at bars. They make mixed
alcoholic drinks by combining different liquors with mixes, soda water, fruit
juices, cream, or flavorings. They also serve beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Some bartenders
slice fruit for drinks and prepare snacks for customers. They wash glassware
and keep the bar clean. They may order liquor and other supplies.
Train through bartending courses or on the
job.
Physical
Therapist
Physical
therapists design treatment programs to help people who have physical
disabilities. Physical disabilities occur when nerves, muscles, bones, or
joints are damaged. The goal of the physical therapist is to help people become
as independent as possible in their physical activities. Bachelor Degree or Higher.
