A Day In The Life
Culture and Society Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Funeral Attendants
Average
$31,420
ANNUAL
$15.11
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,330
ANNUAL
$13.14
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,100
ANNUAL
$13.99
HOURLY
Expert Level
$37,610
ANNUAL
$18.08
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Funeral Attendants
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies
Associate's Degree
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Religious Studies
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Funeral Attendants
370
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Funeral Attendants
01
Greet people at the funeral home.
02
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
03
Transport the deceased to the funeral home.
04
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
05
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
06
Attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after-care programs.
07
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
08
Embalm, dress, cosmeticize, and casket the deceased.
09
Manage funeral home finances, including receiving payments, making bank deposits, or performing general bookkeeping duties.
10
Assist with cremations and the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Funeral Attendants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
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