Funeral Attendant Career

Job Description: 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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Funeral Attendant Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$35,200

Median Hourly Wage

$16.92*

Total Employed Nationally

32,620


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.