Funeral Attendants
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Median pay: $35,680/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 5,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Greet people at the funeral home.
• Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
• Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
• Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
• Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
• Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
• Clean funeral parlors or chapels.
• Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
What's the median pay for Funeral Attendants?
The median pay for Funeral Attendants is $35,680 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Funeral Attendants?
Employment for Funeral Attendants is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Funeral Attendants?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Funeral Attendants?
About 5,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.