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Funeral Assistant / Attendant

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Funeral Assistant / Attendant

Perform a 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.

At a Glance

Funeral Assistant / Attendant. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Operations, Customer Service, Self-Starter.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Funeral Attendants

Median Wage

$34,610/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.1%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (5)

Lifting Ability

4.4

Memorial Services

4.3

Funeral Services

3.9

Good Driving Record

3.5

Embalming

3.4

Common Skills (9)

Operations

5.0

Customer Service

4.9

Self-Starter

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.6

Verbal Communication Skills

4.5

Patience

4.1

Compassion

4.0

Willingness To Learn

3.8

Sales

3.6

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