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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
Supporting Programs
Funeral Attendants
Current Available & Projected Jobs
Funeral Attendants
Top Expected Tasks
Funeral Attendants
01
Greet people at the funeral home.
02
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
03
Transport the deceased to the funeral home.
04
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
05
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
06
Attend to the needs of the bereaved, such as by offering comfort, counseling, or after-care programs.
07
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
08
Embalm, dress, cosmeticize, and casket the deceased.
09
Manage funeral home finances, including receiving payments, making bank deposits, or performing general bookkeeping duties.
10
Assist with cremations and the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
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
ABILITY
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Job Opportunities
Funeral Attendants
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Funeral Attendant
Foundation Partners Group Oro Valley, AZ 85737Posted 14 daysRevolutionizing 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 TypeFull Time
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Funeral Attendant
Foundation Partners Group Tucson, AZ 85702Posted 27 daysRevolutionizing 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 TypeFull Time
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Funeral Attendant
Foundation Partners Group Tucson, AZ 85702Posted 27 daysRevolutionizing 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 TypeFull Time
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