Crematory Operators
O*NET Code: 39-4012.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Cremation ArrangerCrematorCrematory OperatorPet Crematory Operator
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Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
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