Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
funeral services director
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
develop organisational policies
prepare ceremonial locations
train employees
administer appointments
show diplomacy
manage budgets
manage staff
maintain personal hygiene standards
apply organisational techniques
develop professional network
advise on funeral services
maintain customer service
promote human rights
greet guests
business knowledge
oversee cremations
manage financial aspects of a company
apply health and safety standards
provide directions to guests
Optional & specialised skills
assist with funeral planning
manage maintenance operations
drive vehicles in processions
coordinate catering
control minor maintenance
transfer coffins
prepare coffins for cremation
relate empathetically
maintain inventory of tools
liaise with local authorities
embalm bodies
dress bodies
hire new personnel
keep personal administration
operate cremation equipment
analyse financial performance of a company
apply business acumen
work ergonomically
respond to visitor complaints
provide emotional support to the bereaved
maintain professional administration
manage emergency evacuation plans
provide visitor information
manage funeral equipment
business management principles
perform religious ceremonies
Other matches: embalmer · cemetery attendant · artistic director · creative director · funeral attendant
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.