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O*NET-SOC 39-4012.00

Crematory Operators

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation0
Abilities listed for this occupation0
Tasks listed for this occupation0
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no skills (skill count: 0).

Abilities

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no abilities (ability count: 0).

Tasks

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no tasks (task count: 0).

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.9611/2023
Conventional4.3611/2023
Social2.7311/2023
Investigative2.1111/2023
Enterprising1.4911/2023
Artistic1.4611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.