History of Funeral director in Timeline
A funeral director, also called an undertaker or mortician, is a licensed professional who manages funeral rites. Their duties encompass embalming, arranging burial or cremation, and organizing the funeral ceremony. They may also be responsible for dressing, casketing, and cossetting the deceased, provided they have the necessary licenses. Funeral directors can be employed by a funeral home or work independently.
2003: Corporate Ownership in the US
In 2003, 15 percent of corporately owned funeral homes in the US were owned by one of three corporations, while the majority were small, independent family-run funeral homes.
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