Crematory Operator

Foundation Partners Group; Kent (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

2 weeks paid vacation

2 personal days

6 paid sick days

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group is seeking a Crematory Operator to ensure remains are received, processed, and returned to families with compassion. You may assist with transporting deceased individuals between locations, while upholding professional composure and safety.

The role requires lifting up to 100 lbs, a valid driver’s license, and clear driving record, along with strong communication and attention to detail in documenting remains and identification.

Qualifications

• Crematory operator certification is preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs safely.
• Effective communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Compassion & Empathy: Care for the deceased respectfully while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain the crematorium, equipment, and adjacent facilities.
• Meticulous Attention: Receive remains and ensure all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate.
• Critical Thinking: Receive instructions for multiple tasks, determine the ideal order for the tasks, and complete them promptly.
• Safety Conscious: Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
• Professional Delivery: Delivers and releases cremated remains to the appropriate funeral home or family member.

Skills

Crematory certification

Driver's license

Lifting 100 lbs

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a Crematory Operator, you will be responsible for seeing that the remains are correctly received, processed, and returned to the family. You may also assist with transporting the deceased from nursing homes, hospitals, residences, or coroner's offices to the funeral home. As funeral home representatives, you must maintain composure in challenging situations with compassion and kindness. You must be at least 21 years old, able to safely lift 100 lbs, and have a valid state-issued driver's license and a clean driving record.

What You Will Do:

• Compassion & Empathy: Care for the deceased respectfully while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain the crematorium, equipment, and adjacent facilities
• Meticulous Attention: Receive remains and ensure all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate
• Critical Thinking: Receive instructions for multiple tasks, determine the ideal order for the tasks, and complete them promptly
• Safety Conscious: Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
• Professional Delivery: Delivers and releases cremated remains to the appropriate funeral home or family member

What We Require:

• Crematory operator certification is preferred
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
• Ability to lift 100lbs safely
• Effective communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent follow‑up skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Who We Are

Every life tells a story worth honoring. At Foundation Partners Group, we are privileged to help families create meaningful goodbyes during their most vulnerable moments.

Since 2010, our team of nearly 1,600 compassionate professionals has served communities across 21 states, delivering funeral, cremation, and cemetery services with care, respect, and personalization. We’re not just a network of locations–we’re a team united by purpose, a community committed to ensuring every farewell reflects the individuality of the life it celebrates.

What We Offer

• Excellent Compensation: Competitive salaries, performance incentives, referral bonuses, 2 weeks of paid vacation days, 2 personal days, 6 paid sick days (rolls over annually up to 96 hours), and 6 paid holidays.
• Unlimited Potential: Career paths and growth opportunities with a privately held, nationwide company.
• Exceptional Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 100% company‑paid life insurance and disability (long‑term and short‑term).
• Matching Funds: Company matches up to six percent of funds to your 401k, plus annual contributions, if you choose the Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Team Building: Regular company‑wide meetings, one‑on‑one interactions, and a warm, welcoming environment.

Foundation Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair employment practices and to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.