Crematorium assistant salary

What does a Crematory Assistant do?

As a Crematory Assistant, you work within the funeral and cremation industry. Duties include handling and preparing the deceased for cremation, maintaining crematory equipment, and performing administrative tasks related to the funeral process. The job may also involve contact with relatives and other professionals in the funeral industry. The environment is often calm but can be emotionally demanding.

Crematory Assistant salary

The average salary for a Crematory Assistant is 33 800 kronor per month. However, there is a certain wage gap between genders; men earn an average of 34,300 kronor while women have an average salary of 33,400 kronor. The highest known salary for a man in the profession is 34,300 kronor, while the highest for a woman is 34,200 kronor. The lowest salary for a woman is 33,400 kronor and for a man 34,300 kronor. The hourly wage averages 203 kronor.

Salary development over time

We can see a positive salary development for Crematory Assistants. Last year, the average salary was 31 500 kronor, which means an increase to this year's 33 800 kronor. This may indicate an increased demand or changes in working conditions.

Education and qualifications

There is no specific education required to become a Crematory Assistant, but many employers prefer candidates who have completed high school. Experience in the funeral industry or similar fields can also be an asset. Some employers offer internal training to ensure that staff have the right skills.

Common benefits

Crematory Assistants may sometimes be offered benefits such as professional development and paid training. However, benefits such as company phones or remote work are not common in this profession.

Competition and challenges

The Employment Agency does not have enough data to make an accurate assessment of the recruitment situation for Crematory Assistants. Generally, the profession can involve challenges in terms of emotional strain and demands for accuracy and respect in the work.

Key facts about Crematory Assistants

• Average salary: 33 800 kr/month
• Hourly wage: 203 kr
• Gender differences: Women earn 97% of what men do
• Education: High school education recommended
• Work environment: Emotionally demanding

Tips for those who want to become a Crematory Assistant

If you are considering becoming a Crematory Assistant, it is good to prepare for the emotional aspects of the job. Understanding the funeral process and treating relatives with respect is important. Further education in the funeral industry can also be an advantage.

Career paths

After working as a Crematory Assistant, one can advance to more responsible roles within cremation services or funeral homes. There is also the opportunity to specialize in various areas of funeral services.

Future prospects and demand

There is no specific forecast for Crematory Assistants from the Employment Agency, but the profession as a whole within funeral and cremation staff sees stable demand. This is due to natural needs in society.

Frequently asked questions about Crematory Assistants

• What does a Crematory Assistant earn? A Crematory Assistant earns an average of 33 800 kronor per month.
• How do you become a Crematory Assistant? Typically, a high school education is required, and sometimes experience in the funeral industry.
• Is it easy to get a job? There is no exact forecast, but there is stable demand in the industry.
• Is it stressful to work as a Crematory Assistant? The work can be emotionally demanding but not necessarily stressful in the traditional sense.
• What qualities are important as a Crematory Assistant? Attention to detail, respect, and emotional stability are important qualities.