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Crematory Operator

Personal Services
Funeral Services
Crematory Operator

Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.

At a Glance

Crematory Operator. Top skills: Cremation.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Crematory Operators

Median Wage

$42,880/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.3%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (1)

Cremation

5.0

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