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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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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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Funeral Attendants

  • Funeral Attendant
    Foundation Partners Group    Gilbert, AZ 85295
     Posted 1 day    

    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 Falconer Funeral Home in Gilbert, 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 in or out of the office and 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, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and other funeral related activities

    + Assists in administrative duties as needed to support the funeral director team

    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    Mesa, AZ 85213
     Posted 1 day    

    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 Meldrum Mortuary & Crematory in Mesa, Arizona. 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    Sun City, AZ 85372
     Posted 1 day    

    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 Regency Mortuary in Sun City, 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
    SCI Shared Resources, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85009
     Posted 8 days    

    Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

    Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

    This support role performs a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, copying memorial materials, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles. Funeral Attendants also assist with the preparation of the deceased and casket. The ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.

    **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

    **Funeral Services**

    + Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased

    + Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn

    + Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information

    + May serve as pallbearer

    + May drive families to cemetery site

    + Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers

    **Office Assistance**

    + Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information

    + Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room

    + Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming

    + Review a variety of documents for accuracy

    + Data entry of document information into proprietary systems

    + Receive deliveries

    + Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task

    **Driver and vehicle maintenance**

    + Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home

    + May transport the deceased to funeral home

    + Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable

    + Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes

    **MINIMUM** **Requirements**

    **Education**

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    **Certification/License**

    + Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

    **Experience**

    + No prior work experience required

    + Funeral industry experience preferred

    **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

    + Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person

    + Ability to use personal computer and type

    + Ability to work and communicate effectively with others

    + Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families

    + Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations

    + Good verbal and written communications skills

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality

    + Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks

    + Ability to work evenings and weekends

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

    **Work CONDITIONS**

    When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

    **Work Environment**

    + Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

    + Professional Dress is required when in contact with families

    + Drive company owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in surrounding community with varying traffic conditions

    **Work Postures**

    + Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

    + Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

    **Physical Demands**

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

    + Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

    **Work Hours**

    + Working beyond “standard” hours, including weekends, nights and holidays

    + Local travel

    Postal Code: 85009

    Category (Portal Searching): Operations

    Job Location: US-AZ - Phoenix

    Job Profile ID: F00299

    Time Type: Part time

    Location Name: Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Funeral Attendant
    SCI Shared Resources, LLC    Tucson, AZ 85712
     Posted 11 days    

    Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

    Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

    This support role performs a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, copying memorial materials, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles. Funeral Attendants also assist with the preparation of the deceased and casket. The ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.

    **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

    **Funeral Services**

    + Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased

    + Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn

    + Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information

    + May serve as pallbearer

    + May drive families to cemetery site

    + Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers

    **Office Assistance**

    + Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information

    + Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room

    + Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming

    + Review a variety of documents for accuracy

    + Data entry of document information into proprietary systems

    + Receive deliveries

    + Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task

    **Driver and vehicle maintenance**

    + Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home

    + May transport the deceased to funeral home

    + Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable

    + Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes

    **MINIMUM** **Requirements**

    **Education**

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    **Certification/License**

    + Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

    **Experience**

    + No prior work experience required

    + Funeral industry experience preferred

    **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

    + Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person

    + Ability to use personal computer and type

    + Ability to work and communicate effectively with others

    + Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families

    + Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations

    + Good verbal and written communications skills

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality

    + Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks

    + Ability to work evenings and weekends

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

    **Work CONDITIONS**

    When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

    **Work Environment**

    + Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

    + Professional Dress is required when in contact with families

    + Drive company owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in surrounding community with varying traffic conditions

    **Work Postures**

    + Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

    + Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

    **Physical Demands**

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

    + Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

    **Work Hours**

    + Working beyond “standard” hours, including weekends, nights and holidays

    + Local travel

    Postal Code: 85712

    Category (Portal Searching): Operations

    Job Location: US-AZ - Tucson

    Job Profile ID: F00299

    Time Type: Part time

    Location Name: East Lawn Palms Cemetery


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Funeral Attendant
    SCI Shared Resources, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85022
     Posted 11 days    

    Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

    Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

    This support role performs a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, copying memorial materials, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles. Funeral Attendants also assist with the preparation of the deceased and casket. The ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.

    **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

    **Funeral Services**

    + Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased

    + Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn

    + Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information

    + May serve as pallbearer

    + May drive families to cemetery site

    + Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers

    **Office Assistance**

    + Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information

    + Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room

    + Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming

    + Review a variety of documents for accuracy

    + Data entry of document information into proprietary systems

    + Receive deliveries

    + Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task

    **Driver and vehicle maintenance**

    + Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home

    + May transport the deceased to funeral home

    + Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable

    + Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes

    **MINIMUM** **Requirements**

    **Education**

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    **Certification/License**

    + Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

    **Experience**

    + No prior work experience required

    + Funeral industry experience preferred

    **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

    + Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person

    + Ability to use personal computer and type

    + Ability to work and communicate effectively with others

    + Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families

    + Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations

    + Good verbal and written communications skills

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality

    + Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks

    + Ability to work evenings and weekends

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

    **Work CONDITIONS**

    When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

    **Work Environment**

    + Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

    + Professional Dress is required when in contact with families

    + Drive company owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in surrounding community with varying traffic conditions

    **Work Postures**

    + Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

    + Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

    **Physical Demands**

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

    + Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

    **Work Hours**

    + Working beyond “standard” hours, including weekends, nights and holidays

    + Local travel

    Postal Code: 85022

    Category (Portal Searching): Operations

    Job Location: US-AZ - Phoenix

    Job Profile ID: F00299

    Time Type: Part time

    Location Name: Shadow Mountain Mortuary


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Funeral Attendant
    Foundation Partners Group    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 16 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 Location in City, State. 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

    Team Member Benefits Include:

    + Entry-level and experienced professionals; students, and veterans – we offer complete career paths regardless of your career and life stage

    + Unique ShareLife® technology lets you create one-of-a-kind life celebrations for the families you serve

    + Competitive salaries and performance incentives

    + Team member referral bonus program

    + Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance

    + Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

    + 401k with company match

    + Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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