Funeral Assistant

The JOY FM; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The JOY FM in Augusta, GA seeks dependable Funeral Assistants to help families during services with professionalism, dignity, and care. You will support ceremonies, greet families, and handle logistics with a compassionate, team-centric approach.

No prior funeral experience is required as training will be provided; candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and available evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a part-time, on-site position offering flexible supplemental income.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Compassionate, respectful, and dependable.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as services require.
• No prior funeral service experience required—we will provide training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with funeral and memorial services, visitations, and graveside ceremonies.
• Greet and assist families and guests.
• Direct guests and provide general hospitality during services.
• Park and retrieve vehicles when needed.
• Set up and break down chapels, visitation rooms, and service areas.
• Assist with floral arrangements, memorial displays, and register books.
• Escort family members and pallbearers as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance of service areas.
• Help transport flowers, equipment, and other materials between locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support funeral operations.

Skills

Professional appearance

Compassionate demeanor

Customer service

Lifting 50 lbs

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Training provided

Job description

Description:

We are seeking dependable, compassionate individuals to join our team as Funeral Assistants. This position plays an important role in helping families during one of the most difficult times in their lives by ensuring services are conducted with professionalism, dignity, and care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with funeral and memorial services, visitations, and graveside ceremonies
• Greet and assist families and guests
• Direct guests and provide general hospitality during services
• Park and retrieve vehicles when needed
• Set up and break down chapels, visitation rooms, and service areas
• Assist with floral arrangements, memorial displays, and register books
• Escort family members and pallbearers as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance of service areas
• Help transport flowers, equipment, and other materials between locations
• Perform other duties as assigned to support funeral operations

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• Looking for flexible, supplemental income
• Comfortable working with people during emotional circumstances
• Detail-oriented and able to follow directions
• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Committed to treating every family with dignity, respect, and compassion

Qualifications:

• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Compassionate, respectful, and dependable
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as services require
• No prior funeral service experience required—we will provide training