funeral director

American  

noun

1. a person, usually a licensed embalmer, who supervises or conducts the preparation of the dead for burial and directs or arranges funerals.

2. a person who owns or operates a funeral home.

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funeral director British  

noun

1. an undertaker

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Etymology

Origin of funeral director

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

"He was giving breakdowns of what his actions were - he's got to see the solicitor, he's got to see the funeral director and he's making arrangements," says North.

From BBC

Despite their efforts, the father of six was pronounced dead that afternoon, with his body collected by the funeral director that evening.

From BBC

Two funeral directors who kept 46 bodies in unrefrigerated conditions have been jailed for four years.

From BBC

Hiemer said he and his funeral director spent months trying to persuade Berlin politicians to let him return his mother’s remains for burial in her hometown.

From The Wall Street Journal

Families and funeral directors are campaigning for a flat fee to be levied across Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs.

From BBC