Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 2.B.1.f | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Speech Recognition | 1.A.4.b.4 | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greet people at the funeral home. | Core | 69 | 08/2024 |
| Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned. | Core | 67 | 08/2024 |
| Close caskets at appropriate point in services. | Core | 68 | 08/2024 |
| Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held. | Core | 68 | 08/2024 |
| Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals. | Core | 66 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 4.65 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.17 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.15 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 3.32 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.02 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.01 | 11/2023 |