Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 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 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services. | Core | 52 | 08/2024 |
| Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations. | Core | 51 | 08/2024 |
| Deliver death certificates to medical facilities or offices to obtain signatures from legally authorized persons. | Core | 52 | 08/2024 |
| Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased. | Core | 52 | 08/2024 |
| Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws. | Core | 52 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprising | 6.51 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.76 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.38 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 2.99 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.04 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.86 | 11/2023 |