Funeral Attendant

Foundation Partners Group; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group is seeking a Funeral Attendant in Placerville, CA to support viewings, funeral and memorial services, and transfer of remains. Responsibilities include assisting the funeral director, guiding visitors, moving caskets, and driving funeral vehicles.

The role requires empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends or on-call shifts. Candidates should be able to lift up to 75 lbs, hold a valid California driver's license with a clean record, and work as

Qualifications

• Caring, empathetic and committed to best-in-class service.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and on-call as needed.
• Strong communication skills and integrity.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assists the funeral director with tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure smooth services.
• Maintains a friendly attitude while guiding visitors entering the location.
• Assists in moving the casketed deceased and related items in/out of visitation areas.
• Drives the hearse or family vehicles in the funeral cortege and related activities.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Communication

Team player

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled