# Crematory Operators > 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. - Code: 39-4012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 39-4012) - Family: [Personal Care & Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-39), one of its 34 occupations - Tasks: 12 tasks (12 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/39-4012.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/39-4012.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment. Not rated · Task 23180 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Document divided remains to ensure parts are not misplaced. Not rated · Task 23181 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Embalm, dress, or otherwise prepare the deceased for viewing. Not rated · Task 23182 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Explain the cremation process to family or friends of the deceased. Not rated · Task 23183 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends. Not rated · Task 23184 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Pick up and handle human or pet remains in a respectful manner. Not rated · Task 23185 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Place corpses into crematory machines to reduce remains to bone fragments using flame, heat, or alkaline hydrolysis. Not rated · Task 23186 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Pulverize remaining bone fragments into smaller pieces, using specialized equipment, such as a cremulator or grinder. Not rated · Task 23187 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Read documentation to confirm the identity of the deceased. Not rated · Task 23188 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Remove jewelry, watches, or other personal items from the deceased prior to cremation. Not rated · Task 23189 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Sweep or vacuum the cremation chamber to retrieve remains for storage in an urn or other container. Not rated · Task 23190 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Transport the deceased to a funeral home or crematory using a van, hearse, or other vehicle. 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