Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 210 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 23% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
AI could do much of this on its own
Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan, schedule, or coordinate funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain financial records, order merchandise, or prepare accounts.
AI could do much of this on its own
Inform survivors of benefits for which they may be eligible.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Remove deceased remains from place of death.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Close caskets and lead funeral corteges to churches or burial sites.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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