Funeral Attendants
Also called:
Funeral Attendant, Assistant Funeral Director, Funeral Assistant, Apprentice Funeral Director
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Concern for Others
- Self Control
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Accounting software
Word processing software
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$22,610
per year, on average
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