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Funeral Attendants

Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.

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Salary Breakdown

Funeral Attendants

Average

$31,420

ANNUAL

$15.11

HOURLY

Entry Level

$27,330

ANNUAL

$13.14

HOURLY

Mid Level

$29,100

ANNUAL

$13.99

HOURLY

Expert Level

$37,610

ANNUAL

$18.08

HOURLY


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Current Available & Projected Jobs

Funeral Attendants

3

Current Available Jobs

370

Projected job openings through 2030


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Funeral Attendants


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Funeral Attendants

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Service Orientation

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

ABILITY

Speech Recognition

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Job Opportunities

Funeral Attendants

  • Funeral Attendant
    Foundation Partners Group    Oro Valley, AZ 85737
     Posted 14 days    

    Revolutionizing the funeral industry means blazing new trails, creating new ideas, developing strong relationships, preserving legacies, and compassionately caring for Families. With over 200 locations across the country, Foundation Partners Group is continuing to expand our reach, but we only do this with exceptional team members ready to embrace the future of the funeral industry.

    Our Team Members are vital to the health of our funeral homes, and we value the insight, ideas, and passion they bring every day to compassionately care for our Families. FPG is transforming the funeral industry one life, one family, and one community at a time. Join us as we revolutionize the funeral industry across the nation.

    We currently have an opening for a Funeral Attendant at Adair Avalon Chapel in Tucson, AZ. The Funeral Attendant will set up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, transfer of remains from the place of death to the funeral home, and other tasks associated with funeral and memorial services as assigned by management.

    Overview & Responsibilities:

    + Assists the funeral director with a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure that services run smoothly

    + Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

    + Assists in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related items in and out of visitation area funeral home chapel, church, or other places of service

    + Drives the hearse, family limousine, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and other funeral related activities

    Requirements & Qualifications:

    + Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service to customers

    + Availability to work weekends, evenings, and days on an on-call basis as needed

    + Strong communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity

    + Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and a team player

    + Ability to lift 75lbs safely

    + Valid state-issued driver’s license with a clear driving record


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Funeral Attendant
    Foundation Partners Group    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 27 days    

    Revolutionizing the funeral industry means blazing new trails, creating new ideas, developing strong relationships, preserving legacies, and compassionately caring for Families. With over 200 locations across the country, Foundation Partners Group is continuing to expand our reach, but we only do this with exceptional team members ready to embrace the future of the funeral industry.

    Our Team Members are vital to the health of our funeral homes, and we value the insight, ideas, and passion they bring every day to compassionately care for our Families. FPG is transforming the funeral industry one life, one family, and one community at a time. Join us as we revolutionize the funeral industry across the nation.

    We currently have an opening for a Funeral Attendant at Bring's Broadway Chapel in Tucson, AZ. The Funeral Attendant will set up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, transfer of remains from the place of death to the funeral home, and other tasks associated with funeral and memorial services as assigned by management.

    Overview & Responsibilities:

    + Assists the funeral director with a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure that services run smoothly

    + Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

    + Assists in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related items in and out of visitation area funeral home chapel, church, or other places of service

    + Drives the hearse, family limousine, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and other funeral related activities

    Requirements & Qualifications:

    + Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service to customers

    + Availability to work weekends, evenings, and days on an on-call basis as needed

    + Strong communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity

    + Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and a team player

    + Ability to lift 75lbs safely

    + Valid state-issued driver’s license with a clear driving record

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    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Funeral Attendant
    Foundation Partners Group    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 27 days    

    Revolutionizing the funeral industry means blazing new trails, creating new ideas, developing strong relationships, preserving legacies, and compassionately caring for Families. With over 200 locations across the country, Foundation Partners Group is continuing to expand our reach, but we only do this with exceptional team members ready to embrace the future of the funeral industry.

    Our Team Members are vital to the health of our funeral homes, and we value the insight, ideas, and passion they bring every day to compassionately care for our Families. FPG is transforming the funeral industry one life, one family, and one community at a time. Join us as we revolutionize the funeral industry across the nation.

    We currently have an opening for a Funeral Attendant at Adair Dodge Chapel in Tucson, AZ. The Funeral Attendant will set up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, transfer of remains from the place of death to the funeral home, and other tasks associated with funeral and memorial services as assigned by management.

    Overview & Responsibilities:

    + Assists the funeral director with a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure that services run smoothly

    + Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

    + Assists in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related items in and out of visitation area funeral home chapel, church, or other places of service

    + Drives the hearse, family limousine, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and other funeral related activities

    Requirements & Qualifications:

    + Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service to customers

    + Availability to work weekends, evenings, and days on an on-call basis as needed

    + Strong communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity

    + Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and a team player

    + Ability to lift 75lbs safely

    + Valid state-issued driver’s license with a clear driving record


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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