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
apply health and safety standards
manage budgets
greet guests
show diplomacy
manage financial aspects of a company
apply organisational techniques
administer appointments
prepare ceremonial locations
provide directions to guests
maintain personal hygiene standards
manage staff
promote human rights
business knowledge
develop professional network
advise on funeral services
develop organisational policies
oversee cremations
train employees
maintain customer service
Optional & specialised skills
prepare coffins for cremation
manage funeral equipment
provide emotional support to the bereaved
embalm bodies
transfer coffins
assist with funeral planning
hire new personnel
control minor maintenance
business management principles
maintain professional administration
keep personal administration
manage emergency evacuation plans
apply business acumen
operate cremation equipment
provide visitor information
manage maintenance operations
drive vehicles in processions
dress bodies
respond to visitor complaints
analyse financial performance of a company
relate empathetically
maintain inventory of tools
liaise with local authorities
work ergonomically
perform religious ceremonies
coordinate catering
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.