[Core] [69% incumbents] Greet people at the funeral home.
  DWAs: Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
  DWAs: Deliver items.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Perform various administrative tasks, such as typing documents or answering telephone calls.
  DWAs: Perform administrative or clerical tasks.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
  DWAs: Handle caskets.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
  DWAs: Provide escort or transportation. | Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Clean funeral parlors or chapels.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Deliver floral arrangements or other items to family members of the deceased.
  DWAs: Deliver items.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Issue and store funeral equipment.
  DWAs: Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Embalm, dress, cosmeticize, and casket the deceased.
  DWAs: Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance. | Embalm corpses.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Prepare obituaries for newspapers.
  DWAs: Write informational material.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
  DWAs: Prepare administrative documents.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Transport the deceased to the funeral home.
  DWAs: Transport biological or other medical materials.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
  DWAs: Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Act as pallbearers.
  DWAs: Handle caskets.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Supervise funeral processions and assist with cemetery parking.
  DWAs: Direct funeral or mortuary activities.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Perform general maintenance tasks for funeral homes, such as maintaining equipment or caring for funeral grounds.
  DWAs: Maintain facilities.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Assist with cremations and the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
  DWAs: Load materials into equipment for processing. | Load items into ovens or furnaces.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after-care programs.
  DWAs: Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
  DWAs: Handle caskets.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
  DWAs: Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
  DWAs: Arrange items for use or display.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Clean and drive funeral vehicles, such as cars or hearses, in funeral processions.
  DWAs: Clean tools or equipment. | Drive vehicles to transport patrons.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
  DWAs: Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Obtain doctors' signatures on death certificate and complete other paperwork, such as insurance claims forms.
  DWAs: Perform administrative or clerical tasks.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.41 lvl:4.98) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.86 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.39 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Transportation (imp:3.05 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.89 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.67 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.66 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.48 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:2.46 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.45 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.32 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:2.30 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.29 lvl:2.34) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:2.29 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.25 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.16 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.13 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Chemistry (imp:2.06 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.03 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.02 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.99 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.92 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.80 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.76 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:1.74 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Foreign Language (imp:1.64 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.57 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:1.56 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.53 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Physics (imp:1.46) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.44 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Selective Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Perceptual Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.41 lvl:4.53) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.24 lvl:4.53) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.14 lvl:3.96) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.02 lvl:5.33) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Getting Information (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.86 lvl:4.36) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.85 lvl:3.11) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.49 lvl:3.53) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.49 lvl:3.22) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.33 lvl:3.07) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.33 lvl:3.23) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.29 lvl:2.88) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.03 lvl:2.83) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.00 lvl:2.54) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.94 lvl:2.24) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.91 lvl:2.62) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.87 lvl:2.26) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.67) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.73 lvl:2.27) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:2.70 lvl:2.16) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.70 lvl:2.60) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.61 lvl:2.45) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.57 lvl:2.40) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.50 lvl:1.97) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.10) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.49 lvl:2.27) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.45 lvl:2.27) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.39 lvl:1.98) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.38 lvl:1.92) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:1.88) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.16 lvl:1.82) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.16 lvl:1.73) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.14 lvl:1.79) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.11 lvl:1.56) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.95 lvl:1.26) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.93 lvl:1.28) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.81 lvl:1.21) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.76 lvl:1.34) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.64 lvl:1.15) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.51) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Empathy (imp:2.64) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.38) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:2.22) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.08) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.06) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.47) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.94) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:0.87) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.56) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.50) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.56) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 31,090
  annual_median    : $35,680
  annual_pct10     : $28,070
  annual_pct25     : $30,380
  annual_pct75     : $42,870
  annual_pct90     : $48,460
  annual_mean      : $37,190
  hourly_median    : $17.16

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Hampshire ($55,850)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.557x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   30,920  median: $  35,680
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       30  median: $  44,160

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   30,920  median: $  35,680
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       30  median: $  44,160

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:12:14.954754Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: List of largest funerals (similarity: 0.3810)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_funerals
  QID: Q6621420
  Extract: This list of notable funerals represents significant historical funerals, based on both the number of attendants and estimated television audience.

  Title: Funeral (similarity: 0.5600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral
  QID: Q201676
  Extract: A funeral is a ceremony connected with the final disposition of a corpse, such as a burial, entombment or cremation with the attendant observances. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and practices used by a culture to remember and respect the dead, from interment, to various monuments,

  Title: Still Life (2013 film) (similarity: 0.1500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Life_(2013_film)
  QID: Q15632569
  Extract: Still Life is a 2013 drama film written and directed by Uberto Pasolini. The film was presented at the 70th Venice Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Director in the category "Orizzonti". At the Reykjavik International Film Festival, Still Life received the top award as well as the FIPRE

  Title: Rental Family (similarity: 0.3226)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rental_Family
  QID: Q124947229
  Extract: Rental Family is a 2025 comedy-drama film directed by Hikari, who co-wrote it with Stephen Blahut. It stars Brendan Fraser as an American actor based in Japan who begins working for a rental family agency, where he plays roles in the lives of strangers. The supporting cast includes Takehiro Hira, Ma

  Title: Mythology of The X-Files (similarity: 0.2381)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mythology_of_The_X-Files
  QID: Q6949230
  Extract: 


The mythology of The X-Files, sometimes referred to as its "mytharc" by the show's staff and fans, follows the quest of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder, a believer in supernatural phenomena, and Dana Scully, his skeptical partner. Their boss, FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner, was also often in

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data foundation with detailed O*NET work activities, clear wage data, and well-defined related occupations provide reliable intelligence for this specialized service role.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T21:28:48.752483+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,449
tokens_output        : 4,064
cost_usd             : $0.043126
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specific occupation, though the general 'Funeral' entry provides context about funeral ceremonies and processes. The role represents a support function within the broader funeral services industry.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Funeral Attendants provide supportive services during funeral ceremonies and at funeral homes, including greeting mourners, arranging floral displays, escorting families, and maintaining facilities. They handle physical tasks like placing caskets and moving funeral equipment while ensuring ceremonies proceed smoothly and respectfully. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and emotional composure during sensitive situations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with preparing funeral parlors by arranging flowers around caskets and ensuring equipment is properly positioned for ceremonies. Attendants greet arriving family members and mourners, providing directions and emotional support during difficult times. They escort guests to appropriate chapels or viewing areas, handle administrative duties like answering phones and typing documents, and manage physical aspects of services such as closing caskets at designated times. Between services, they clean facilities, deliver floral arrangements to families, and maintain inventory of funeral equipment and supplies.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as ceremonies must proceed flawlessly during families' most vulnerable moments. Strong emotional intelligence and self-control allow them to remain composed while providing compassionate service to grieving individuals. Those with realistic and conventional personality traits appreciate the structured, service-oriented nature of funeral work. Physical stamina is important for handling equipment and standing for extended periods, while excellent communication skills help them interact sensitively with diverse families and religious communities.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most funeral attendants enter the field with a high school diploma, representing 47% of workers, though many employers prefer candidates with some college coursework or an associate's degree. On-the-job training typically covers funeral procedures, customer service protocols, and equipment handling. Previous experience in customer service, healthcare, or hospitality can provide valuable background for working with families during emotional situations.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced funeral attendants often advance to funeral director roles, which require formal education in mortuary science and state licensing. Some may specialize in areas like embalming, crematory operations, or funeral home management. The close-knit nature of the funeral industry often provides opportunities to develop long-term relationships with funeral homes and advance within established businesses.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 31,090 workers employed nationally, funeral attendants earn a median annual wage of $35,680 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with experienced workers reaching up to $48,460. Geographic variation is significant, with New Hampshire offering the highest wages at $55,850 compared to Puerto Rico's $21,840, reflecting regional cost-of-living differences. Employment is concentrated almost entirely in the Other Services sector, with 30,920 positions in private funeral homes. The aging population and consistent demand for funeral services provide steady employment opportunities, though the industry remains relatively small and localized.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The highly personal and ceremonial nature of funeral services provides strong protection against automation, as families value human compassion and cultural sensitivity during bereavement. While administrative tasks may become more digitized, core activities like greeting mourners, arranging ceremonies, and providing emotional support require human interaction that cannot be automated.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (39-4031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path requiring additional education in mortuary science and licensing.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Funeral home industry overlap
    data: Customer service skills transfer
  [skill_overlap] Embalmers (39-4011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles handle deceased preparation and share customer service knowledge at 4.4-5.0 importance levels.
    data: Embalming tasks listed
    data: Customer service knowledge overlap
    data: Funeral home setting
  [riasec_cluster] Home Health Aides (31-1121.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both demonstrate realistic and social orientation with high importance on assisting and caring for others at 4.2-4.5 levels.
    data: RIASEC R:4.95, S:3.93
    data: Assisting and caring work activity
    data: Service orientation skill
  [task_similarity] Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (39-3031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve greeting people and directing them to appropriate locations with similar customer service requirements.
    data: Greeting and escorting tasks
    data: Customer service knowledge 4.4 importance
    data: Public interaction work activity 4.4
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers (39-1022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression for experienced funeral attendants with demonstrated dependability and coordination skills.
    data: Dependability work style 8.0
    data: Coordination transferable skill
    data: Personal service sector experience

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['funeral attendant', 'funeral assistant', 'funeral associate', 'mortician helper', 'funeral greeter', 'funeral services assistant', 'funeral home attendant', 'removal technician']
  exclude_keywords : ['funeral director', 'embalmer', 'crematory operator', 'mortician', 'undertaker']
  title_patterns   : ['funeral.*attendant', 'funeral.*assistant', 'funeral.*associate', 'mortician.*helper', 'funeral.*greeter']
  common_variations: ['funeral service attendant', 'funeral home assistant', 'funeral home associate', 'cemetery services specialist', 'funeral services assistant', 'FSA', 'removal tech', 'pallbearer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'funeral', 'equipment', 'principles', 'services', 'includes', 'control', 'materials', 'objects', 'ideas', 'activities', 'administrative', 'providing', 'techniques', 'resources', 'body', 'caskets', 'needs', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01509  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
funeral                    33  0.01185  inference            inference:64%  onet_tasks:30%  dwas:3%
equipment                  32  0.01149  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:72%  inference:16%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00575  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                   15  0.00539  inference            inference:47%  onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:13%
includes                   13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
control                    13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
materials                  12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:9%  inference:9%
administrative             10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:30%  inference:20%
providing                  10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
caskets                     9  0.00323  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  dwas:33%  inference:33%
needs                       9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
physical                    9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
events                      9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
funerals                    8  0.00287  wikipedia            wikipedia:62%  onet_tasks:38%
maintaining                 8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
rules                       8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
actions                     8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
families                    8  0.00287  inference            inference:75%  dwas:25%