What do they do?

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.

Also known as:

Embalmer Apprentice, Funeral Assistant, Funeral Associate, Funeral Attendant, Funeral Director, Funeral Greeter, Funeral Home Assistant, Funeral Home Associate, Funeral Home Attendant, Funeral Service Attendant, Greeter

Typical Wages

Wages$0$10K$20K$30K$40K$50KPercentiles10th25thMedian75th90th$26k$29k$34k$39k$46k

Projected Growth Rate

Little to no change

Employment of Funeral Attendants is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
Employment202220321,8201,810
  • -0.5%

    Change

    Ranks #51 in job growth rate
    260

    Job Openings

    Ranks #4 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Some college, no degree  (30%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (27%)
  • Associate's degree  (16%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (14%)
  • Master's degree  (6%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (6%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
  • Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
  • Embalm corpses.
  • Write informational material.
  • Prepare administrative documents.
  • Transport biological or other medical materials.
  • Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
  • Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Handle caskets.
  • Provide escort or transportation.
  • Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.
  • Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
  • Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Arrange items for use or display.
  • Clean tools or equipment.
  • Drive vehicles to transport patrons.
  • Direct funeral or mortuary activities.
  • Deliver items.
  • Maintain facilities.
  • Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 29.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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