Crematory operator
Runs equipment that reduces human or animal remains to bone fragments following state and local rules, and may prepare bodies and maintain the equipment.
Will AI replace crematory operator jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 44 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Read paperwork to confirm who the deceased person is
What stays human
- Clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment
- Embalm, dress, or otherwise prepare the deceased for viewing
- Pick up and handle human or pet remains respectfully
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +3.1%. Typical pay: $43,650 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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