Funeral Director

Well, caring, compassion, and empathy are some of the personality characteristics that help a funeral director excel in this profession. But there is a difference between the professional relationship we have with our client families and our more intimate personal relationships.

It is natural I think that you would "connect" with someone right away in certain social and business settings. And those circumstances tend to affect me a little more. But just like a clergy person or a mental health professional, I am able to help others who are experiencing deep grief without taking on their emotions as my own

► What have you done to support diversity in your unit?

► Describe a recent unpopular decision you made.

► What do you consider your most significant accomplishment?

► What do you see yourself doing within the first days of this job?

► Who has impacted you most in your career and how?

Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. Connect your ability to the company's requirements. Make sure to tell the interviewer about the positive results your actions produced.

► Does your Assistant Funeral Director work relate to any experiences or studies you had in college?

► Tell about a problem that you solved in a unique or unusual way.

► How do you usually solve problems?

► What would you say are your strong points?

► When you achieved a great deal in a short amount of time.

► What is your biggest regret and why?

► How do you maintain a positive discussion?

Many funeral providers pride themselves on being one-stop operations that provide the diverse services related to final arrangements, from refrigerating, embalming, and cremating a body to supplying vehicles to transport surviving friends and relatives to the funeral and burial site. Some, however, contract some of these services from outside providers. While this doesn't always signal an increase in overall costs, it may. Just be sure you're aware of what services are provided by every establishment -- and whether there's a markup for them.

► Tell me about your proudest achievement.

► Describe a situation in which you had to collect information.

► What negative thing would your last boss say about you?

► What was the most important task you ever had?

► What would you say are your strong points?

► Have you done this kind of work before?

► How long would you stay with our company?

► Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

► Example when you went above and beyond the call of duty.

► Are you planning to continue your studies?

► How do you communicate goals to subordinates?

► Give examples of steps taken to make each team member feel important.

► How open-minded are you to other members ideas?

► What types of information did you use to choose your school?

► If you were hiring a person for Assistant Funeral Director job, what would you look for?

► Would you rather write a report or give it verbally?

► Time when you have encountered conflict in the workplace.

► What do you think, would you be willing to travel for work?

► Have you ever had difficulty working with a manager?

► Which subjects did you enjoy during your qualifying degree?

► What parts of your education do you see as relevant to this position?

► What relevant experience do you have?

► Tell me about a difficult experience you had in working.

► What was the most complex assignment you have had?

► What are your expectations regarding promotions and salary increases?

► What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized?

► Did you feel you progressed satisfactorily in your last job?

Nothing looks worse than a candidate who knows nothing about the company. Connect your ability to the company's requirements. A successful interviewee should give examples of past experiences when these skills came to use.

If you've seen a surgeon ready to do his or her job, you can imagine that an embalmer looks the same. Embalmers practice universal precautions when working in the preparation room. This includes wearing gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection.

Some providers also charge to cover amounts paid up front for funeral goods and services purchased from outside vendors and providers. These include charges for incidentals such as flowers, obituary notices, and an honorarium for the officiating clergy. Bear in mind that these costs are optional and may be negotiable. For example, if you or another person is willing to write and place an obituary, you can save on this cost.

Yes i have dealt with my own family greiving and i have dealt with customers from the bank who have lose a loved one.

There are, of course, many businesses that offer stellar services from the day they open their doors -- and some that manage to operate for years despite shoddy service records. But a funeral home that's been in business for a long time is usually more apt to provide dependable service, along with a list of clients you might consult if inclined.

I remain composed, even if i do not feel composed, I deal with the situation in a cool calm and collected manner.

I feel I have been chosen to do this work. To give back, to help others and to share and be supportive to others during their struggles with loss and honouring the life of their loved ones.

A reputable funeral director will mention not only the most common types of final arrangements, such as embalming and a traditional earth burial, but will also be willing to discuss other possible options, such as cremation, above-ground burial in a mausoleum, or donating the body to a medical school or clinic as an anatomical gift.