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Funeral Attendants

Also known as: Apprentice Funeral Director, Attendant, Crematory Operator, Donations Attendant, Family Services Assistant (FSA), Funeral Assistant, Funeral Attendant, Funeral Greeter, Funeral Home Assistant, Funeral Home Associate

Perform variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School10%
High School Diploma55%
Post-Secondary Certificate7%
Associate's Degree27%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None50%
Up to 1 month7%
1-3 months8%
6 months - 1 year7%
1-2 years13%
2-4 years14%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None19%
Up to 1 month30%
1-3 months25%
3-6 months3%
6 months - 1 year15%
1-2 years8%

How AI Impacts Each Task

26 tasks analyzed

Embalm, dress, cosmeticize, and casket the deceased.

Greet people at the funeral home.

Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.

Transport the deceased to the funeral home.

Manage funeral home finances, including receiving payments, making bank deposits, or performing general bookkeeping duties.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityDependabilitySelf ControlConcern for OthersCooperationAttention to DetailStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilitySocial OrientationInitiativePersistenceIndependence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$34,610

per year

Mean Wage

$35,900

per year

Employment

31K

workers

Wage Range

$26,820 - $46,690

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$26,820Median: $34,610$46,690
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This occupation has 26 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.