Funeral Attendant

Foundation Partners Group; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Environment

Meaningful Work

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group is seeking a Funeral Attendant in Virginia to support viewings, services, and transfers of remains. You will work closely with the funeral director to ensure dignity and smooth operations during services.

Responsibilities include assisting during funerals and visitations, moving items, and operating vehicles in the cortege. The role requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to lift 75 lbs, with weekend/evening on-call availability and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and days on an on-call basis.
• Strong communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and a team player.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs safely.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assists the funeral director with tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure 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.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Flexibility (weekends/evenings)

Job description

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 skillsand 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

What We Offer

What We Offer:

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, kindness, and mutual support.
• Meaningful Work: Make a difference in people's lives by providing a crucial service during their time of need and fostering strong community connections.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development and career advancement within the funeral service industry.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary.

Are you ready? Join us on our journey to Shape the Future with Purpose. Grow with The FPG Way.

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.

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