# Funeral Attendants

> 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 39-4021.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Funeral Assistant
- Funeral Attendant
- Funeral Director
- Funeral Home Assistant
- Funeral Associate
- Funeral Greeter
- Funeral Home Associate
- Funeral Home Attendant
- Cemetery Services Specialist
- Funeral Service Attendant
- Funeral Services Assistant (FSA)
- Greeter

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Embalm, dress, cosmeticize, and casket the deceased. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Prepare obituaries for newspapers. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Transport the deceased to the funeral home. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Obtain doctors' signatures on death certificate and complete other paperwork, such as insurance claims forms. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.c.1.a |
| Obtain burial permits and register deaths. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.c.1.a |
| Greet people at the funeral home. | Core | 4.A.4.a.5.j |
| Assist with cremations and the processing and packaging of cremated remains. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned. | Core | 4.A.1.b.1.b |
| Close caskets at appropriate point in services. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after-care programs. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.b.6.j |
| Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.l |
| Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.j |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Transport biological or other medical materials. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families. | 4.A.4.b.6.j |
| Perform administrative or clerical tasks. | 4.A.4.c.1.a |
| Direct funeral or mortuary activities. | 4.A.4.b.4.j |
| Deliver items. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Maintain facilities. | 4.A.3.b.4.a |
| Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance. | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Embalm corpses. | 4.A.3.a.2.z |
| Write informational material. | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. | 4.A.1.b.1.b |
| Greet customers, patrons, or visitors. | 4.A.4.a.5.j |
| Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation. | 4.A.4.a.5.j |
| Handle caskets. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Prepare administrative documents. | 4.A.4.c.1.a |
| Provide escort or transportation. | 4.A.3.a.1.l |
| Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions. | 4.A.4.a.3.c |
| Clean tools or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Drive vehicles to transport patrons. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Clean facilities or work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Arrange items for use or display. | 4.A.3.a.2.h |
| Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees. | 4.A.4.c.3.c |
| Load materials into equipment for processing. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Load items into ovens or furnaces. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.41 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.86 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 3.39 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.25 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.12 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 3.05 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 2.89 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 2.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.75 |
| Written Expression | ability | 2.75 |
| Static Strength | ability | 2.75 |
| Far Vision | ability | 2.75 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 2.67 |
| Communications and Media | knowledge | 2.66 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.62 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 2.62 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 2.5 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 2.5 |
| Sales and Marketing | knowledge | 2.48 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 2.46 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 2.45 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.38 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 2.38 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 2.32 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 2.3 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 2.29 |
| Telecommunications | knowledge | 2.29 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 2.25 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Accounting Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Bookkeeping software | Accounting software | no | no |
| iCIMS Talent Cloud software | Human resources software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.53 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.22 |
| Contact With Others | 4.21 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.05 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.8 |
| Telephone Conversations | 3.75 |
| Time Pressure | 3.66 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.6 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.59 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.52 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.3 |
| E-Mail | 3.28 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.26 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.25 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.23 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.21 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.16 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 2.76 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.67 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.56 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.55 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.5 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.32 |
| Public Speaking | 2.2 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.2 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.11 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.1 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 2.07 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.06 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.02 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 2 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 1.91 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 1.71 |
| Degree of Automation | 1.68 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 1.65 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 1.63 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 1.57 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 1.52 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 47.04 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 22.48 |
| Some College Courses | 12.63 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.29 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 6.82 |
| First Professional Degree | 1.73 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dependability | work_style | 8 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 7 |
| Integrity | work_style | 6 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 5 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.95 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 4.87 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.34 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 4 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 3.93 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.67 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 3.46 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 3 |
| Social Service | specific_interest_area | 2.89 |
| Empathy | work_style | 2.64 |
| Sincerity | work_style | 2.38 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39-4031.00 | role-39-4031-00 | Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | Primary-Short |
| 11-9171.00 | role-11-9171-00 | Funeral Home Managers | Primary-Short |
| 39-4012.00 | role-39-4012-00 | Crematory Operators | Primary-Short |
| 39-4011.00 | role-39-4011-00 | Embalmers | Primary-Short |
| 31-1121.00 | role-31-1121-00 | Home Health Aides | Primary-Short |
| 31-1122.00 | role-31-1122-00 | Personal Care Aides | Primary-Long |
| 31-1132.00 | role-31-1132-00 | Orderlies | Primary-Long |
| 39-3031.00 | role-39-3031-00 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | Primary-Long |
| 39-1022.00 | role-39-1022-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | Primary-Long |
| 53-6061.00 | role-53-6061-00 | Passenger Attendants | Primary-Long |
| 13-1041.06 | role-13-1041-06 | Coroners | Supplemental |
| 39-6012.00 | role-39-6012-00 | Concierges | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Healthcare & Human Services | healthcare-human-services |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 34610
- **Mean Wage:** 35900
- **Pct10Wage:** 26820
- **Pct25Wage:** 29420
- **Pct75Wage:** 39230
- **Pct90Wage:** 46690
- **Employment:** 30560
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 30300 | 34610 | 34.54 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 30 | 44190 |  |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector |  | 31510 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 30300 | 34.54 |
- **Count:** 3

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.37 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.5445412 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.357057 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.1577413 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 40
- **Percentile:** 38
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 33 | felten_aioe |
| 23 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 63 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.5445412 | 33 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.17777777777777778 | 23 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.1811041006027866 | 63 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.37
- **Percentile:** 42
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.17777777777777778
- **Beta:** 0.17777777777777778
- **Gamma:** 0.17777777777777778

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 3.1
- **Growth Percentile:** 53
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 5.7
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 52
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 32.5
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 33.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Ai Playbook

- **Trusted Task Count:** 2
- **Task Count:** 2
- **Total Sample:** 190
- **Autonomy Median:** 3.5
- **Dominant Collaboration:** directive
- **Automation Share:** 47.37
- **Augmentation Share:** 25.26
- **Work Use Percent:** 55.26

### Collaboration

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| directive | 47.37 |
| task iteration | 16.84 |
| none | 10 |
| learning | 8.42 |

### Use Case

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| work | 55.26 |
| personal | 42.11 |

### Delegated Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Collaboration | Autonomy Median | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Perform various administrative tasks, such as typing documents or answering telephone calls. | 0.01350168771096387 | directive | 3 | 135 |
| Attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after care programs. | 0.005500687585948244 | none | 4 | 55 |

### Boundary Tasks

| Task | Human Needed Percent | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perform various administrative tasks, such as typing documents or answering telephone calls. | 100 | 135 |
| Attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after care programs. | 90.9090909090909 | 55 |

### Seed Prompts

| Prompt | Collaboration |
| --- | --- |
| Do this for me: perform various administrative tasks, such as typing documents or answering telephone calls. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust. | directive |
| Help me with this part of my job: attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after care programs | none |
- **Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 24
- **Skills:** 34
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 5
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 4ea2e16deb6a35a8