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They are called directors due to it being their responsibility to direct the family in the traditions of their faith surrounding death. They are not a dictator and are there to make suggestions to the family in order to help them through the death rituals. Not only the family, but in many cases they are there to assist the clergy, florists, and many other aspects that they may need assistance with.

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