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Funeral Attendants

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Career 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.  

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Job Zone Description

  Job Zone 2 - Some preparation
In these occupations you can often use your knowledge and skills to help others.
 
  Overall Experience  
  Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience maybe helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer could benefit from experience in installing dry wall, but an inexperienced person could learn the job fairly easily.  
  Education  
  These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job related course work. In some cases, you may need an associate's or bachelor's degree.  
  Job Training  
  Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.  
  Examples  
  Drywall installers, fire inspectors, flight attendants, pharmacy technicians, retail salespersons, and bank tellers.  

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Sources: O*Net data version 12.0
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