Undertaker — Defs

01 n. One who undertakes; one who engages in any project or business.

1.
One who undertakes; one who engages in any project or business.
2.
One who stipulates or covenants to perform any work for another; a contractor.
“To sign deputations for undertakes to furnish their proportions of saltpeter.” — Evelyn.

“In come some other undertakes, and promise us the same or greater wonders.” — South.
3.
Specifically, one who takes the charge and management of funerals.