- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Funeral Attendants spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Static Strength, and Near Vision. Funeral Attendants are typically characterized as being Social and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Psychology and are skilled at Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Thinking Creatively
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Processing Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing and Building Teams
Analyzing Data or Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Training and Teaching Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interacting With Computers
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Static Strength
Near Vision
Trunk Strength
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Problem Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Written Expression
Far Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Time Sharing
Selective Attention
Visualization
Category Flexibility
Depth Perception
Fluency of Ideas
Manual Dexterity
Gross Body Coordination
Originality
Dynamic Strength
Spatial Orientation
Extent Flexibility
Stamina
Reaction Time
Memorization
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Rate Control
Flexibility of Closure
Auditory Attention
Glare Sensitivity
Peripheral Vision
Number Facility
Finger Dexterity
Speed of Limb Movement
Interests
Social
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Artistic
Investigative
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Psychology
Clerical
Philosophy and Theology
Transportation
Mathematics
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Therapy and Counseling
Education and Training
Sales and Marketing
Communications and Media
Economics and Accounting
Sociology and Anthropology
Personnel and Human Resources
Production and Processing
Chemistry
Telecommunications
Biology
Mechanical
Geography
Foreign Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Engineering and Technology
Wages
Washington
$40,030
New Jersey
$34,720
Massachusetts
$31,070
Delaware
$29,830
New Hampshire
$29,670
Connecticut
$29,010
Arizona
$27,280
California
$27,270
New York
$27,100
Wisconsin
$26,670
Colorado
$26,510
Illinois
$25,680
Pennsylvania
$25,630
Montana
$25,610
Oregon
$25,200
Nevada
$25,050
South Carolina
$25,030
Utah
$24,960
Wyoming
$24,780
Maine
$24,540
Maryland
$24,100
Michigan
$23,320
Florida
$22,940
Hawaii
$22,600
New Mexico
$22,460
Missouri
$22,320
Virginia
$22,280
Georgia
$21,950
Ohio
$21,920
Tennessee
$21,720
Iowa
$21,560
Minnesota
$21,520
Idaho
$21,500
Louisiana
$21,410
North Carolina
$21,170
Mississippi
$20,710
Oklahoma
$20,670
Indiana
$20,510
North Dakota
$20,380
Alabama
$20,380
Kansas
$19,660
South Dakota
$19,080
Texas
$19,000
Arkansas
$18,910
Kentucky
$18,890
Nebraska
$18,570
West Virginia
$18,280
Puerto Rico
$18,070
Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Coordination
Speaking
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Persuasion
Complex Problem Solving
Negotiation
Active Learning
Equipment Maintenance
Management of Personnel Resources
Instructing
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Learning Strategies
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Analysis
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Achievement
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Concern for Others
Self Control
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Social Orientation
Independence
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With External Customers
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Standing
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Level of Competition
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Duration of Typical Work Week
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Work Schedules
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Sitting
Telephone
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a week or more but not every day-
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
Greet people at the funeral home.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
- Importance Supplemental-
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
Act as pallbearers.
- Relevance of Task Core-
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.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Act as pallbearers.
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as pallbearers.
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Greet people at the funeral home.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
Act as pallbearers.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
Greet people at the funeral home.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as pallbearers.
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Greet people at the funeral home.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
Act as pallbearers.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
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.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as pallbearers.
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Greet people at the funeral home.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
Act as pallbearers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions.
Clean funeral parlors and chapels.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
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.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assist with cremations, and with the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
Act as pallbearers.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree