3. Professional Mourner

Believe it or not, professional mourning has been an occupation for centuries – and although it’s not as common these days, it definitely still exists.

In certain parts of the world – in some South American countries, for example – professional mourning still happens regularly, while in Britain there’s a company called Rent a Mourner, who supply “professional, discreet people to attend funerals and wakes”. There might not be a demand for professional mourners where you are, but do some research anyway if you think it might be for you, because you never know!