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What do Funeral Directors do? Funeral Directors are caregivers and administrators. They make arrangements for transportation of the deceased, complete all paperwork and implement the choices made by the family regarding the funeral and final disposition of the deceased. Funeral Directors are listeners, advisors and supporters. They have experience in assisting the bereaved in coping with death. Funeral Directors are trained to answer questions about grief, recognize when a person is having a difficulty coping and recommend sources of professional help. Do Funeral Directors take advantage of the bereaved? Funeral Directors are caring individuals who help people deal with a very stressful time. They serve the same family 80% of the time and many have spent most of their lives in the same community. If they took advantage of the bereaved families they would not stay in business. The fact that the average Funeral Undertaker has been in business over 30 years shows that most Funeral Directors respect the wishes of the bereaved families. |