Funeral Attendant

Foundation Partners Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; 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 to support viewings, services, and memorials. You will assist the funeral director, help guests, and ensure ceremonies run smoothly with compassion and professionalism.

The role requires physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs, flexibility for weekends and evenings, and a strong commitment to respectful, kind service for grieving families.

Qualifications

• Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service to customers.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and a team mindset.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs safely and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the funeral director with tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure services run smoothly.
• Maintain a friendly attitude and offer guidance to all visitors at the location.
• Assist in moving the casketed deceased and related items in and out of visitation areas.
• Drive the hearse, family limousine, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and related activities.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Team player

Stamina for lifting 75 lbs

On-call availability

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 skills and 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

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:

• 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.

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.