Funeral Attendant (part-time)

Service Corporation International; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Hemet, CA, is seeking a part-time Funeral Attendant. The role involves preparing the deceased for visitation, setting up rooms for services, greeting families, and assisting with pallbearers and transportation needs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. No prior experience is required, but funeral industry experience is a plus. The position requires flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• No prior work experience required; funeral industry experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the deceased and casket for visitation or funeral services, including dressing and positioning.
• Set up rooms, chairs, and memorial materials for services.
• Greet families, provide programs, answer questions, and assist pallbearers.
• Drive family members to cemetery sites and transport documents or mementos.
• Perform office tasks: answer phones, data entry, and mailroom duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

## Funeral Attendant (part-time)Apply: CA - Hemet: Part time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 18, 2026 (26 days left to apply): Req.168258Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.This support role performs a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, copying memorial materials, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles. Funeral Attendants also assist with the preparation of the deceased and casket. The ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **Funeral Services*** Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased* Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn* Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information* May serve as pallbearer* May drive families to cemetery site* Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers **Office Assistance*** Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information* Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room* Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming* Review a variety of documents for accuracy* Data entry of document information into proprietary systems* Receive deliveries* Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task **Driver and vehicle maintenance** * Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home* May transport the deceased to funeral home* Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable* Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes **MINIMUM Requirements** **Education*** High School Diploma or equivalent **Certification/License*** Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record **Experience*** No prior work experience required* Funeral industry experience preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person* Ability to use personal computer and type* Ability to work and communicate effectively with others* Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families* Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations* Good verbal and written communications skills* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks* Ability to work evenings and weekends* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds **Work CONDITIONS**When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:## ## Work Environment* Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions* Professional Dress is required when in contact with families* Drive company owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in surrounding community with varying traffic conditions ## Work Postures* Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day* Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently ## Physical Demands* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds* Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage ## Work Hours* Working beyond “standard” hours, including weekends, nights and holidays* Local travel **Compensation:**Salary: $18.00/hr. **Benefits:**Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k). Postal Code: 92543Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-CA - Hemet