O*NET Career Intelligence

Funeral Attendants

SOC 39-4021.00

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.

Zone 2 Personal Care and Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Speaking

3.4

Service Orientation

3.4

Active Listening

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Coordination

3.0

Judgment and Decision Making

2.9

Critical Thinking

2.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

English Language

3.4

Public Safety and Security

2.8

Psychology

2.8

Transportation

2.7

Administration and Management

2.6

Clerical

2.6

Law and Government

2.5

Key Tasks

1Greet people at the funeral home.

2Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.

3Transport the deceased to the funeral home.

4Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.

5Close caskets at appropriate point in services.

Also Known As

Apprentice Funeral Director Attendant Crematory Operator Donations Attendant Family Services Assistant (FSA) Funeral Assistant Funeral Attendant Funeral Greeter Funeral Home Assistant Funeral Home Associate