Abstract
Workers in the funeral service industry face many health and safety risks. This paper reviews occupational health and safety policies in the funeral service industry in Japan and the United States. Although neither country has a law that specifically covers the funeral service industry, the United States has established an education and licensing system for funeral directors and other professionals, and states and private organizations are working to ensure OSHA compliance. In Japan, it is important to recognize funeral service workers as essential workers and to implement occupational safety and health measures for them.
