Occupation Profile for Funeral Attendants

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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.

 
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Overview

$20,350.00 Median Annual Wage 1,000 Average Job Openings Per Year
5.3 Average Unemployment Percentage 37.3 Percentage That Completed High School
33,000 Employment Numbers in 2006 33.3 Percentage That Had Some College
37,000 Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) 29.4 Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree

Sample Job Titles

Administrative Assistant
Apprentice Funeral Director
Assistant Funeral Director
Assistant, Undertaker
Attendant
Crematory Operator
Embalmer
Embalmer Apprentice
Family Services Assistant (FSA)
Funeral Assistant
Funeral Attendant
Funeral Director
Funeral Director Intern
Funeral Greeter
Funeral Home Assistant
Funeral Home Associate
Funeral Home Attendant
Funeral Service Apprentice
Funeral Service Attendant
Helper, Mortician
Helper, Undertaker
Limosine Driver
Mortician
Pallbearer
Property Man
Property Worker
Receptionist
Secretary



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Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)