A Complete Guide to Becoming a Funeral Director in The Sims 4

The latest expansion pack for The Sims 4, titled Life and Death, introduces two intriguing career options: the Reaper and the Funeral Director. Reflecting the themes of the expansion, these roles delve deeply into the enigmatic aspects of mortality. If you are keen on supporting other Sims through their challenging moments, a vocation as a Funeral Director might be an ideal choice.

How to Become a Funeral Director in The Sims 4

To embark on this new career path, Sims can utilize either a computer or a phone. Using the phone, simply select the Business option, then click on Find A Job and choose the Funeral Director position from the available listings. Alternatively, accessing a computer involves selecting the Career tab and then Find A Job to view the new employment options.

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Just like in most professions, Sims must start from the entry-level positions of the Funeral Director career. To quicken advancement, it’s essential for players to ensure that their Sims become exemplary employees. Here are some strategies to achieve this:

Complete all daily tasks diligently;
Attend work in a positive and healthy state;
Aim for an Excellent Performance rating;
Make wise decisions when challenges arise at work.

To further enhance their performance while on the job, instruct your Sim to click on their avatar and select the option to Work Harder. This action will help to elevate their Performance Rating, increasing the likelihood of promotions.

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Aspiring Funeral Directors should develop their Thanatology and Fitness skills. Fitness can be easily improved through activities like jogging or gym workouts. To boost Thanatology skills, Sims can read relevant literature, study online resources, or work in roles related to death, including that of the Reaper.

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Career Path of the Funeral Director

Job Title	Pay	Hours	Promotion Reward	Daily Task	Promotion Task
Grave Digger	$22	8am to 5pm (5 days a week)	None	Work Out	None
Body Guard	$36	9am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$144 Bonus, New Clothes (Grave Digger Outfit)	Plant Something	Fitness Level 3
Grave Keeper	$54	9am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$220, Ability to Gossip About The Dead	Have a Deep Conversation	Level 4 Fitness, Level 2 Gardening
Removal Service Staff	$65	9am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$265, Plague Mask	Work Out	Level 5 Fitness, Level 2 Charisma
Funeral Director Branch: Admin Assistant	$76	10am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$532	Write Obituaries	Level 6 Fitness, Level 3 Charisma
Grief Counsellor	$126	10am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$1008	Have a Deep Conversation	Level 4 Charisma, Level 2 Thanatology
Burial Consultant	$165	10am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$1320, Ability to Discuss End Of Life Services	Plant Something	Level 3 Gardening, Level 5 Charisma
Services Manager	$203	10am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$1624	Write Obituaries	Level 4 Gardening, Level 6 Charisma
Assistant Director	$290	10am to 5pm (5 days a week)	$2319	Plant Something	Level 8 Charisma, Level 4 Thanatology
Funeral Director	$440	11am to 5pm (4 days a week)	$2666, Corpus Commendations, Ability to Contemplate Existence, New Clothes (Funeral Director Outfits and Top Hat – masculine and feminine)	Discuss End Of Life Services	None