Funeral Attendants
SOC Code: 39-4021 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Funeral Attendants. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $33,842 | $49,213 | $64,584 | $79,955 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $38,563 | $49,192 | $59,842 | $70,470 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $36,192 | $45,365 | $54,538 | $63,710 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $41,038 | $46,613 | $52,208 | $57,782 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $41,662 | $46,488 | $51,334 | $56,160 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $41,808 | $46,363 | $50,918 | $55,474 |
| Worcester, MA | $40,851 | $45,157 | $49,462 | $53,768 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38,168 | $43,098 | $48,048 | $52,978 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $38,230 | $42,973 | $47,694 | $52,437 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $36,566 | $41,600 | $46,654 | $51,688 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.4 | |
| Time Management | 2.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Transportation | 3.0 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.9 |
| Law and Government | 2.7 |
| Communications and Media | 2.7 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 47.0% |
| Associate's degree | 22.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Less than high school | 6.8% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 1.7% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
- Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
- Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
- Clean and drive funeral vehicles, such as cars or hearses, in funeral processions.
- Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Technology Skills
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