Why are undertakers so called?

Answer 1

Hi there. You have asked an interesting question. People who directed funerals used to be called undertakers, but modern day language has evolved to funeral directors. They are also called morticians.

Answer 2

Becaus "Undertaker"means' the host/hostest of a funeral

Answer 3

Funeral directors go by many names. Undertakers is one of them, they are also commonly called morticians.

Answer 4

Because they Take bodies and bury them Under the ground. They under take to bury the dead under the ground.