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Funeral Attendants
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Transport the deceased to the funeral home.
- Attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after care programs.
- Perform various administrative tasks, such as typing documents or answering telephone calls.
- Supervise funeral processions and assist with cemetery parking.
- Deliver floral arrangements or other items to family members of the deceased.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $15.13 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.76 and $22.57 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $31,479.27 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $20,292.75 and $46,948.68 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 2,600 people in California during 2014.
There is expected to be no change in the number of jobs for this occupation in California by 2024.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $29,348.
