High School Degree or GED;

Complete on-the-job training

Often work a somewhat irregular schedule. Funerals cannot be predicted.

Sometimes work weekends or evenings

May work part time or full time. However, most work about 40 hours per week.

FUNERAL ATTENDANTS will:

Work at funeral homes and chapels

Assist mourners and funeral directors

Deal with customers during a difficult time

Sometimes work evenings or weekends

Train on the job

FUNERAL ATTENDANTS frequently:

Stand when attending or setting up funerals.

It is important that FUNERAL ATTENDANTS be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.