Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
SOC Code: 39-4031
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangerss oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 91.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness.
AI-Proof Score: 91.5 — Very High
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Median Salary
$49,800
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Job Growth
3.1%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Social Perceptiveness
- •Active Listening
- •Service Orientation
- •Coordination
- •Speaking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
- ✓Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
- ✓Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
- ✓Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
- ✓Remove deceased remains from place of death.
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