Crematory Operators

SOC Code: 39-4012

Crematory Operatorss clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.

AI-Proof Score: 85.8Very High
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Median Salary

$42,880

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Job Growth

3.3%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Common Tasks

  • Clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment.
  • Document divided remains to ensure parts are not misplaced.
  • Embalm, dress, or otherwise prepare the deceased for viewing.
  • Explain the cremation process to family or friends of the deceased.
  • Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation