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| - | A psychology degree is particularly relevant due to the many courses on anatomy in relation to the actual embalming process. But the most significant factor that comes from a psychology degree is the communication skills. Working with people classes and in general around the university will be play a role in the ability to be compassionate and considerate to the bereaved<ref> Educational Requirements for Funeral Directors. Retrieved from: http://classroom.synonym.com/education-requirements-funeral-directors-2995.html< | + | A psychology degree is particularly relevant due to the many courses on anatomy in relation to the actual embalming process. But the most significant factor that comes from a psychology degree is the communication skills. Working with people classes and in general around the university will be play a role in the ability to be compassionate and considerate to the bereaved <ref> Educational Requirements for Funeral Directors. Retrieved from: http://classroom.synonym.com/education-requirements-funeral-directors-2995.html </ref>. The many courses on behaviour should also be relevant in gauging appropriate signals and emotional cues to be able to act in a calm and collected manner in stressful situations. Finally another particular skill has to do with organization and planning which has been a large part in university. Ultimately, though the biggest factor relatable to the psychology degree has to be communication and the ability to concisely and coherently express oneself. Which is a at the forefront of every psychology class (i.e. the need to be an effective communicator). |
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| - | From 2012 to 2022 prospective jobs is going to increase by twelve percent. This is due to the spike in death expected to take place amongst the largest section of the population (baby-boomers). Secondly, many older people are thought to arranging the funeral services, to reduce the stress of arranging these types of services. | + | From 2012 to 2022 prospective jobs is going to increase by twelve percent. This is due to the spike in death expected to take place amongst the largest section of the population (baby-boomers). Secondly, many older people are thought to arranging the funeral services, to reduce the stress of arranging these types of services <ref> Career Planner. Retrieved from:http://job-outlook.careerplanner.com/Funeral-Directors.cfm</ref> |
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Funeral Director (Mortician)
General overview
Morticians work in funeral homes performing multiple duties revolving around the planning and execution of carious funeral proceedings. Working for the families of the deceased, easing the funeral process by taking care of the logistics. Generally, the mortician is just the principle person handling the body of the deceased[1]. .
Job duties and responsibilities
The specific tasks include providing emotional support to the grieving family members, plan for the removal of the body, embalming the body, file death report and train their workers. Morticians are also involved with the arranging of whether or not the body is to be buried, entombed or cremated. Finally they are also involved with administrative duties such as applying for pension transfer, insurance policies, and annuities for the survivors. They work mainly out of the funeral home. The job itself can be very stressful, somber, and quiet regarding time constraints of related to burying the body[2].
Typical workday
The work is full time and because of the need to have to funeral take place within 24 to 72 hours after death they can be on call and working long hours, even on weekends and evenings.[3]. The clients are the family of the deceased.
Educational requirements and other qualifications
Licensing requirements vary based on where you live, but are a typical requirement to complete a diploma or certificate program. An associate’s degree in mortuary science is the minimum education requirement for any funeral service worker, with some areas needing a full bachelors degree. Courses usually include ethics, grief counselling, funeral services, business and courses teaching embalming, and restorative techniques. A one to three year apprenticeship or internship is required for licensure, and the candidate must write exam to be fully licensed. High school students aimed at becoming a funeral director may apply to volunteer if they are taking certain courses, but any volunteer work is helpful. Prospective morticians must be eighteen in Canada. Finally to keep licenced you need to maintain education through career.
Related skills, interests, and abilities
Sensitivity, compassion as well as interpersonal skills are highly valued. Knowledge about laws and ethics in terms of the funeral service itself and its preparation. Great communication, and people skills is crucial to dealing with the grieving family. Should also be emotionally stable and tactful when working so close to death and grief. In terms of planning and executing the job requires high attention to detail, ad highly organized finally they should be impartial or tolerant of different religion.
Relevance of Psychology undergraduate degree
A psychology degree is particularly relevant due to the many courses on anatomy in relation to the actual embalming process. But the most significant factor that comes from a psychology degree is the communication skills. Working with people classes and in general around the university will be play a role in the ability to be compassionate and considerate to the bereaved [4]. The many courses on behaviour should also be relevant in gauging appropriate signals and emotional cues to be able to act in a calm and collected manner in stressful situations. Finally another particular skill has to do with organization and planning which has been a large part in university. Ultimately, though the biggest factor relatable to the psychology degree has to be communication and the ability to concisely and coherently express oneself. Which is a at the forefront of every psychology class (i.e. the need to be an effective communicator).
Salary potential
The salary ranges from about 30,000 to 60,000 with a median income of about 40, 000 [5] This range depends mainly on demand morticians making over 100,000 are in the metropolitan areas.
Job outlook
From 2012 to 2022 prospective jobs is going to increase by twelve percent. This is due to the spike in death expected to take place amongst the largest section of the population (baby-boomers). Secondly, many older people are thought to arranging the funeral services, to reduce the stress of arranging these types of services [6]
To know more
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/qc/job_futures/statistics/6272.shtml
Notes and References
- ↑ Services of Canada. Retrieved from:http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/qc/job_futures/statistics/6272.shtml
- ↑ Human Resources and Human Development Canada. Retrieved from: http://www30.rhdcc.gc.ca/CNP/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=0&val1=6272
- ↑ Human Resources and Human Development Canada. Retrieved from: http://www30.rhdcc.gc.ca/CNP/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=0&val1=6272
- ↑ Educational Requirements for Funeral Directors. Retrieved from: http://classroom.synonym.com/education-requirements-funeral-directors-2995.html
- ↑ Services of Canada. Retrieved from:http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/qc/job_futures/statistics/6272.shtml
- ↑ Career Planner. Retrieved from:http://job-outlook.careerplanner.com/Funeral-Directors.cfm
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