Crematory Operators use crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Their duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. They use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.
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- Crematory Operators
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What do they typically do
- Clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment
- 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
- Pick up and handle human or pet remains in a respectful manner
- Place corpses into crematory machines to reduce remains to bone fragments using flame, heat, or alkaline hydrolysis
- Pulverize remaining bone fragments into smaller pieces, using specialized equipment, such as a cremulator or grinder
- Remove jewelry, watches, or other personal items from the deceased prior to cremation
- Sweep or vacuum the cremation chamber to retrieve remains for storage in an urn or other container
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.6%
Job Openings 30
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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