Funeral Assistant - Part Time

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $19 to start

Part-Time: 20 hrs per week

Availability for more hours

Flexible weekly work schedule

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) is seeking a part-time Funeral Assistant at Saint Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center in Oakland, CA. The role supports Funeral Directors before, during, and after the services, greeting families and ensuring respectful, attentive family care.

The position offers an hourly wage of $19 to start, with 20 hours per week and availability for additional hours on a flexible schedule. Evening and some weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years customer service experience with the public.
• Must be at least 25 years old (Insurance purposes).
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Comfortable viewing deceased persons.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet arriving families and assist during services to ensure high family service standards.
• Assist Funeral Directors before, during, and after services and maintain service environment.
• Set up services and supplies, place signage, and keep gathering areas clean.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Evening/weekend availability

Bilingual a plus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

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Funeral Assistant - Part Time

Location: Saint Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center - Oakland, CA

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The Funeral Assistant provides support to the Funeral Directors before, during, and after Funeral Services. This includes ensuring the highest standards for family service by greeting arriving families, being attentive to family needs during the service, and being watchful for the safety of families. As our Funeral Assistant, you will maintain the service environment, set-up services and supplies, place signage to direct families, maintain cleanliness in gathering and other family facing areas, and other items as directed by the Funeral Director.

Benefits

• Hourly: $19 to start
• Part-Time: 20 hrs per week
• Availability for more hours
• Flexible weekly work schedule

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years customer service including direct contact with the public

Qualifications

• Must be at least25years of age (Insurance purposes)
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance
• Knowledge of modern office methods and technologies
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable viewing deceased persons
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Evening and some weekend work required
• Bilingual a plus

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility is required: sitting, standing, walking, bending legs and spine
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds

Get to know us…

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) partners with Catholic Dioceses across the U.S. in the operation of their cemeteries. We are founded in faith and provide a vibrant community for employees and families we serve. We’ve been doing this for 20+ years and have developed tools to help each person grow in their role, in the industry, and in service to families.

The work we do is founded in our Core Values–Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make It Happen www.cfcsmission.org https://www.ncregister.com/blog/finding-solace-in-a-cemetery