Cremation worker
かそうさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Funeral Directors and Cremation Workers
Summary
Responsible for cremating bodies in cremation furnaces, including operations of cremation furnaces, handling of bodies and remains, and facility hygiene management.
Description
Cremation workers receive bodies after funerals at crematoriums, inspect and operate cremation furnaces to perform cremations at appropriate temperatures and times. They handle a series of tasks including removal of cremated remains, placement into urns, cleaning and inspection inside and outside the furnaces, ash disposal, maintenance of cremation equipment, and safety and hygiene management. They work at public crematoriums or private funeral home crematoriums, and are specialized professionals required to follow strict procedures and comply with laws and regulations.
Future Outlook
While demand for funeral services is stable due to the aging population, workload is flat or slightly decreasing due to the increase in direct cremations and population decline. Specialization and technical knowledge are required due to automation of cremation equipment and strengthened environmental regulations.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Has hygiene awareness / Mentally stable / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Crematorium work / Indoor and outdoor work / Shift work / Weekends and holidays work
Career Path
Cremation worker → Cremation facility operations manager → Funeral director → Facility manager → Public crematorium staff
Required Skills
Body handling / Cremation furnace operation and maintenance management / Hygiene management and cleaning / Safety and hygiene management
Recommended Skills
Hygiene management knowledge / Machine operation / Ordinary motor vehicle driver's license
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because strictness is required in managing cremation temperature and time. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because transporting heavy coffins or standing for long periods occurs. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because handling bodies involves significant mental burden. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows standardized procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required, only to the extent of temperature and time settings. |
Aliases
- Cremation attendant
- Cremation staff
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- Body transport staff
- Funeral director
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