Crematory Operators

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Job Outlook:
None
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Salary
High: $57,910.00
Average: $43,120.00
Hourly
Average: $20.73

Summary of What they do:

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.

Responsibilities
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Maintain records, documents, or other files.
  • Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
  • Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
  • Embalm corpses.
  • Explain use of products or services.
  • Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
  • Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
  • Transport biological or other medical materials.
  • Handle caskets.
  • Load materials into equipment for processing.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Verify information or specifications.
  • Clean facilities or equipment.
  • Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
  • Tasks On The Job

    1. Clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment.
    2. Document divided remains to ensure parts are not misplaced.
    3. Embalm, dress, or otherwise prepare the deceased for viewing.
    4. Explain the cremation process to family or friends of the deceased.
    5. Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.
    6. Pick up and handle human or pet remains in a respectful manner.
    7. Place corpses into crematory machines to reduce remains to bone fragments using flame, heat, or alkaline hydrolysis.
    8. Pulverize remaining bone fragments into smaller pieces, using specialized equipment, such as a cremulator or grinder.
    9. Read documentation to confirm the identity of the deceased.
    10. Remove jewelry, watches, or other personal items from the deceased prior to cremation.
    11. Sweep or vacuum the cremation chamber to retrieve remains for storage in an urn or other container.
    12. Transport the deceased to a funeral home or crematory using a van, hearse, or other vehicle.

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