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: 85.8 — Very 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.
Training & Resources
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