Description
Drive cars, hearses or other vehicles at a steady pace in processions.
Alternative labels
drive vehicles during processions
drive vehicles in procession
driving vehicles in processions
drive vehicle in processions
operate vehicles in processions
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Drive vehicles in processions is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Hearse driver: Hearse drivers operate and maintain specialised vehicles to transport deceased persons from their homes, hospital or funeral home to their final resting place. They also assist the funeral attendants with their duties.
Optional skill
Drive vehicles in processions is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Funeral services director: Funeral services directors coordinate the logistics of funerals. They support the deceased family by arranging the details concerning the location, dates and times of memorial services. Funeral services directors contact representatives of the cemetery to prepare the site, plan transportation for the deceased person, advise on the types of memorials and legal requirements or paperwork.
Funeral services directors organise the daily operations of the crematorium. They oversee the staff’s activities in the crematorium and ensure that they deliver services according to legal requirements. They monitor the crematorium service revenue budget and develop and maintain operational rules within the crematorium.
Funeral attendant: Funeral attendants lift and carry coffins prior and during the funeral service, placing it in the chapel and into the cemetery. They handle floral offerings around the coffin, direct mourners and assist with storing the equipment after the funeral.
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