Crematory Operators

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Job Outlook:
None
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Salary
High: $57,910.00
Average: $43,120.00
Hourly
Average: $20.73

Summary of What they do:

Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.

Responsibilities
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Maintain records, documents, or other files.
  • Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
  • Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
  • Embalm corpses.
  • Explain use of products or services.
  • Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
  • Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
  • Transport biological or other medical materials.
  • Handle caskets.
  • Load materials into equipment for processing.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Verify information or specifications.
  • Clean facilities or equipment.
  • Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.

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