Compassionate Funeral Service Assistant

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services in Sacramento area is hiring a Funeral Service Assistant to support families and Service Directors during vigils, masses and committals. You will assist with funeral service setup, casket handling, transportation of decedents, and post-service cleanup, ensuring respectful, professional care at all times.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, with schedule Monday–Friday plus some weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California Driver's License.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit exceptional customer service.
• Assist on funeral services with setup and casket loading.
• Help adjust decedents in caskets when needed.
• Transport flowers and memorabilia for services.
• Set up and clean up before/after services during business hours and evenings.
• Maintain cleanliness of Funeral Center/Home areas including chapels, bathrooms, reception rooms, etc.
• Transport decedents to services via hearses and vans.
• Report vehicle issues to the Lead Service Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services in Sacramento area is hiring a Funeral Service Assistant to support families and Service Directors during vigils, masses and committals. You will assist with funeral service setup, casket handling, transportation of decedents, and post-service cleanup, ensuring respectful, professional care at all times.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, with schedule Monday–Friday plus some weekends and evenings.