The Sims 4: Undertaker Career Guide

The Sims 4: Undertaker Career Guide

As a seasoned Sim player with countless hours spent managing digital lives, I must say that both branches of this career path offer unique and engaging experiences. However, for those seeking a more socially interactive lifestyle, the Funeral Director Branch seems to be the way to go. With its focus on interpersonal interactions, a Funeral Director Sim will undoubtedly become the life of every Sim-tual gathering.


The additional content pack for “The Sims 4”, titled “Life & Death“, explores profound themes like life’s path and the hereafter, introducing fresh careers reflective of these ideas: Grim Reaper and Funeral Director (Undertaker). As a Grim Reaper, players engage in an interactive journey, directing their Sims through tasks and joining them at work. On the other hand, the Undertaker career presents a more conventional path. Although it doesn’t offer direct player control, this career offers a unique twist by requiring players to handle various aspects related to the aftermath of death, including managing pop-up screens for navigation.

Although The Undertaker isn’t a job Sim actively practices, it splits into two distinct paths when Sim reaches level 6: Mortician and Funeral Director. This opens up some flexibility in terms of which abilities Sim could enhance, as the diversification lets players concentrate on various skills. Moreover, this split also offers diverse rewards for the players to collect.

How to Join Undertaker Career

The Sims 4: Undertaker Career Guide

Getting started with an Undertaker profession in ‘The Sims 4: Life & Death’ extension is straightforward, much like choosing other jobs, but it also offers alternative methods for players to access it. Apart from the standard ‘Find a Job’ option, players can initiate their Sim’s Undertaker career by clicking on any graveyard Crypt in the game world and opting for “Join Undertaker Career.” Furthermore, there’s a possibility that a familiar Sim might unexpectedly contact your Sim and propose this job offer.

To kick-start your career, it’s beneficial to concentrate on Fitness, along with some early development in Gardening and Charisma skills. This can expedite promotions, especially before you specialize in a particular field. If your goal is to advance within the Funeral Director branch, you’ll need Charisma, Thanatalogy, and Gardening, with any related traits being advantageous. In contrast, the Mortician path emphasizes Logic, Painting, and Thanatalogy.

Unlike certain professions, the Undertaker career doesn’t necessarily require a particular emotional state or specific characteristic to ensure success. However, Sims with adaptable traits such as being Outgoing or Active could be beneficial for skill development, particularly during the initial stages.

Throughout the career, players will come across different pop-ups, like some other careers do, that will result in performance/skill gain or loss. For example, it’s recommended that if players get a pop-up regarding a broken grave, they choose the
“Investigate the Grave”
option, as this will allow players to unlock additional choices. Each time a choice like this is made, they will get an option marked with “A previous choice provides insight” for future pop-ups. It’s recommended to choose this option over the others, as it should provide a better outcome.

Undertaker Career Levels and Promotion Requirements

The Sims 4: Undertaker Career Guide

As a gamer navigating this unique game, I’ve discovered that it consists of a total of 10 stages. However, starting from level 6, the path splits into two distinct careers: Funeral Director and Mortician. Here’s a breakdown of what each level offers in terms of promotions, wages, and work hours:

LevelHoursRatesPromotion RequirementsDaily Tasks
1: Grave Digger8:00am – 2:00pm M W T F S$22/hourNoneWork Out
2: Body Guard9:00am – 5:00pm M T W T F$36/hourReach Level 3 Fitness Skill * Unlocks New CAS OutfitsPlant Something
3: Grave Keeper9:00am – 5:00pm M T W T F$54/hourReach Level 4 Fitness Skill Reach Level 2 Gardening Skill * Unlocks Gossip About the Dead (Interaction)Have Deep Conversation
4: Removal Service Staff10:00am – 6:00pm T W T F Sat$65/hourReach Level 5 Fitness Skill Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill *Unlocks Plague Mask (CAS Accessory)Work Out

Funeral Director Branch

LevelHoursRatesPromotion RequirementsDaily Tasks
5: Administrative Assistant10:00am – 5:00pm M W T F S$76/hourReach Level 6 Fitness Skill Reach Level 3 Charisma SkillWrite Obituaries
6: Grief Counselor9:00am – 5:00pm W T F S S$126/hourReach Level 4 Charisma Skill Reach Level 2 Thanatology SkillHave Deep Conversation
7: Burial Consultant9:00am – 5:00pm T W T F Sat$165/hourReach Level 5 Charisma Skill Reach Level 3 Gardening Skill * Unlocks Discuss End of Life Services (Interaction)Plant Something
8: Services Manager9:00am – 5:00pm M T F S S$203/hourReach Level 6 Charisma Skill Reach Level 4 Gardening SkillWrite Obituaries
9: Assistant Director10:00am – 5:00pm T W T F Sat$290/hourReach Level 8 Charisma Skill Reach Level 4 Thanatology SkillPlant Something
10: Funeral Director11:00am – 5:00pm M F S S$440/hour* Unlocks Corpus Commendations (Wall Decor) * Unlocks Contemplate Existence (Interaction) * Unlocks New CAS OutfitsDiscuss End of Life Services

Mortician Branch

LevelHoursRatesPromotion RequirementsDaily Tasks
5: Death Scene Cleaner10:00am – 6:00pm M T W T F$84/hourReach Level 6 Fitness Skill Reach Level 2 Painting SkillRead
6: Microbial Researcher9:00am – 5:00pm M T W T F$108/hourReach Level 2 Logic Skill Reach Level 2 Thanatology SkillEarn Certification on the Computer
7: Cremation Specialist9:00am – 5:00pm T W T F Sun$156/hourReach Level 7 Fitness Skill Reach Level 3 Painting Skill * Unlocks Discuss End of Life Services (Interaction)Read
8: Embalmer8:00am – 4:00pm T W T F Sat$210/hourReach Level 3 Logic Skill Reach Level 4 Painting SkillRead Thanatology Theories
9: Mortuary Assistant9:00am – 4:00pm M T W S S$288/hourReach Level 4 Thanatology Skill Reach Level 5 Painting Skill Unlocks Contemplate Existence (Interaction)Earn Certification on the Computer
10: Mortician9:00am – 3:00pm T F S S$435/hour* Unlocks Murphy Membrane (Statue Decor) * Unlocks New CAS OutfitsRead Thanatology Theories

In summary, both the Funeral Director and Mortician professions offer comparable salaries at their highest level, with the Funeral Director earning slightly more (30 Simoleons daily and 120 weekly). The monetary difference is relatively insignificant. Moreover, for new Sims, the Funeral Director path may progress quicker due to its skill requirements being similar to levels 1-5. Ultimately, players should opt for the career that appeals more to their preferences in rewards and final title. It’s worth noting that Funeral Director Sims will engage in more social activities, while Mortician Sims will find indoor activities like using a computer or painting more appealing.

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2024-11-12 15:04