Explore five unusual ways people offer services or participate in product research. Requirements and availability vary by company.
Professional Mourner — MournMate
MournMate connects families and funeral homes with people who provide respectful attendance and support at funerals and memorials. Its marketplace lets mourners choose their availability and set their rates. Register as a mourner to explore the platform; bookings and earnings are not guaranteed.
Professional Cuddler — Cuddle Comfort
Offer strictly platonic cuddling through Cuddle Comfort’s professional cuddler platform. Visit its professional application page to review requirements and create a profile. This is a service marketplace, and client demand varies.
Pet-Food Testing
Paid pet-product testing. Register and add your pets to your profile to be matched with available studies. Pet-food studies aren’t guaranteed.
Product Tester — Curion
Join Curion’s consumer panel to be considered for paid product research studies. Participants provide feedback on products, with eligibility based on each study’s screening requirements. Availability, location, and compensation vary; registering does not guarantee selection.
Professional Bridesmaid — Bridesmaid for Hire
Apply to work weddings for strangers through Bridesmaid for Hire. Professional bridesmaids can help with wedding-day duties and support the bride. Use the company’s application page to submit your interest; assignments are subject to selection and availability.