SOC 39-4021
Funeral Attendants
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ41/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ30,560
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$35K
$27K โ $47K
Projected Growth
๐+3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Funeral Attendants face a risk score of 41/100 โ 3 points below the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $35K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 41/100, Funeral Attendants faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai fitness coaching apps displacing personal trainers are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 30,560 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emotional support and active listening during sessions and building trust and rapport with repeat clients to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Funeral Attendants?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI fitness coaching apps displacing personal trainers
AI-powered skincare and beauty recommendation apps
Virtual try-on technology reducing in-person consultations
Automated booking and client management platforms
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emotional support and active listening during sessions
Building trust and rapport with repeat clients
Personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill
Adapting techniques to individual body types and preferences
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Human resources software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administrative
Transportation
Computers and Electronics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 73% |
| Concierges | 29 | $37K | 84% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 63% |