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Palms West Funeral Home

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Funeral Home Assistant / General Services

Royal Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Funeral Home Assistant Palms West Funeral Home is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and professional individual to join our team as a Funeral Home Assistant . This is a hands-on position ...

Legacy Funeral Homes

Funeral Home First Responder

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Legacy Funeral Homes is a compassionate and family-focused funeral service provider committed to ... Assists Funeral Director at services as needed * Assist funeral directors with preparing decedents ...

March Funeral Homes

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Funeral Assistant

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

... Assist Funeral Directors as needed Provide professional, excellent and courteous customer service Ability to lift at least 100 pounds Other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or ...

Harris Funeral Home Inc

Funeral Assistant

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

  • Retirement

We currently have a full time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Chatman-Harris Funeral Home. This is an opportunity to join the funeral industry in a friendly, family owned environment. The ...

Harris Funeral Home Inc

Funeral Assistant

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

  • Retirement

We currently have a full time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Chatman-Harris Funeral Home. This is an opportunity to join the funeral industry in a friendly, family owned environment. The ...

Fairmount Holdings Inc

Funeral Usher

Spokane, WA · On-site

$16.66 - $17/hr

Natural hair color, or coloring Funeral Service Support Responsibilities: * Assist Funeral Director ... Deliver floral arrangements to locations specified by families following services (home, hospice ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant funeral home receptionist in the United States is $18.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Funeral Home Receptionist vs Funeral Director?

AspectAssistant Funeral Home ReceptionistFuneral Director
CredentialsHigh school diploma; on-the-job trainingState licensing; funeral service education
Work EnvironmentFront desk, administrative areaFuneral homes, preparation rooms, client meetings
ResponsibilitiesGreeting visitors, answering calls, schedulingPlanning services, coordinating arrangements, legal paperwork

The Assistant Funeral Home Receptionist primarily handles administrative tasks and guest reception, requiring minimal formal credentials. In contrast, a Funeral Director has specialized training, licensing, and responsibilities that include planning funeral services and managing legal documentation. While both roles work within funeral homes, their duties and qualifications differ significantly, with the Funeral Director holding a more advanced, client-facing, and decision-making position.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Funeral Home Receptionist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,966 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Funeral Home Assistant / General Services

Palms West Funeral Home

Royal Palm Beach, FL • On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

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Job description

Funeral Home Assistant

Palms West Funeral Home is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and professional individual to join our team as a Funeral Home Assistant. This is a hands-on position supporting our funeral directors, crematory operations, removal services, facility maintenance, and daily funeral home operations.

We are looking for someone who is respectful, reliable, able to work comfortably around deceased individuals, and committed to providing families with the highest level of dignity and care.

Responsibilities

  • Assist funeral directors with the preparation, dressing, casketing, and positioning of deceased individuals, as directed and permitted by applicable law.
  • Assist the crematory operator with crematory-related duties and general operations, as permitted by law and company policy.
  • Assist with the removal and transportation of deceased individuals from hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities, residences, and other locations.
  • Assist with transferring deceased individuals to and from funeral home vehicles, preparation areas, refrigeration, crematory, and other designated areas.
  • Perform general building, grounds, and facility maintenance.
  • Clean and maintain funeral home vehicles, equipment, preparation areas, crematory areas, and other facilities.
  • Assist with setting up and breaking down chapels and visitation areas for funerals, memorial services, and visitations.
  • Move and arrange caskets, flowers, chairs, equipment, and other funeral service materials.
  • Assist funeral directors and staff during funeral and memorial services as needed.
  • Follow established procedures for sanitation, infection control, workplace safety, and the respectful handling of deceased individuals.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding deceased individuals and the families we serve.
  • Perform other funeral home and maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Dependable, punctual, professional, and respectful.
  • Comfortable working with and around deceased individuals.
  • Compassionate and able to maintain professionalism when working around grieving families.
  • Able to perform physical duties, including standing, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting with assistance and/or appropriate equipment.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to perform a variety of duties, from funeral service assistance to cleaning and general maintenance.
  • Previous funeral home, removal service, maintenance, healthcare, or related experience is preferred but not required.
  • Training will be provided for appropriate job duties.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility. Because of the nature of funeral service, applicants should be willing to work varying hours, including some evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods as needed.

About Palms West Funeral Home

At Palms West Funeral Home, we understand the importance of treating every family and every deceased individual with dignity, compassion, and respect. The person selected for this position will be an important part of the team that helps us provide professional and caring service to the families we serve.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and relevant work experience for consideration.

Palms West Funeral Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.