I’m leaning toward becoming a coroner/funeral director as my career path. How would I go about this in Texas?
Also, what is the hierarchy in terms of jobs attributing to a mortuary? I know the funeral director deals with the grieving families themselves, but what other jobs are there?
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A coroner and a funeral director are two completely different jobs. A coroner is a paid position, either elected or appointed, depending on the state. A coroner responds to death calls and determines the cause of death or orders an autopsy if necessary. A funeral director works at a funeral home, makes funeral arrangements and embalms bodies. A mortician and a funeral director are the same thing.
Contact the Texas Funeral Directors Association, they can help you become a funeral director and give you the information you need.