Field Technician I
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$20.50 - $28/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$20.50 - $28/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Billings, MT · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Billings, MT · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Mandan, ND · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Mandan, ND · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Preston, ID · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Preston, ID · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Commerce City, CO · On-site
$20.75 - $28.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
Commerce City, CO · On-site
$20.75 - $28.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$20.75 - $28.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$20.75 - $28.50/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician
Minot, ND · On-site
$19.50 - $26.75/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
Field Technician
Minot, ND · On-site
$19.50 - $26.75/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
Field Technician I
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast ...
Field Technician I
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast ...
Cemetery Technician
$49K - $59K/yr
The Cemetery Technician is a full-time position in the Parks and Recreation Department under the ... Prepare, layout, and excavate burial sites; restore and landscape gravesites post-burial.
Cemetery Technician
$49K - $59K/yr
The Cemetery Technician is a full-time position in the Parks and Recreation Department under the ... Prepare, layout, and excavate burial sites; restore and landscape gravesites post-burial.
Field Technician
$19.50 - $26.75/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
Field Technician
$19.50 - $26.75/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
Field Technician I
Grandview, MO · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast ...
Field Technician I
Grandview, MO · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast ...
Field Technician w/CDL A
$18.25 - $24.75/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician w/CDL A
$18.25 - $24.75/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician w/CDL A
Parsons, KS · On-site
$18.25 - $24.75/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician w/CDL A
Parsons, KS · On-site
$18.25 - $24.75/hr
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and ...
Field Technician I
$18.75 - $25.50/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
Field Technician I
$18.75 - $25.50/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
Drop Bury Technician
Janesville, WI · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Service Area / Region Job Summary The Drop Bury Technician is responsible for the installation, burial, and restoration of fiber and coaxial service drops from the network to residential and light ...
Drop Bury Technician
Janesville, WI · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Service Area / Region Job Summary The Drop Bury Technician is responsible for the installation, burial, and restoration of fiber and coaxial service drops from the network to residential and light ...
Field Technician I
Springfield, MO · On-site
$20/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
Field Technician I
Springfield, MO · On-site
$20/hr
Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers ...
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$12.50 - $14.29
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$14.29 - $16.08
7% of jobs
$17.82 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.08 - $17.88
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$19.67 - $21.46
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$21.46 - $23.25
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$23.34 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.25 - $25.04
11% of jobs
$25.04 - $26.84
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$26.84 - $28.63
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How much do burial technician jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for burial technician in the United States is $21.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a burial technician?
Burial Technicians are professionals who assist with the preparation, transportation, and interment of human remains. They work closely with funeral directors and cemetery staff to ensure that all burial procedures are handled respectfully and according to legal and cultural requirements. Their duties may include preparing gravesites, handling caskets, and maintaining burial equipment. Burial Technicians play a vital role in ensuring that funerals and burials are conducted smoothly and with dignity.
What skills and qualifications are needed to be a burial technician?
To thrive as a Burial Technician, you need knowledge of burial procedures, cemetery regulations, and proper handling of remains, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Familiarity with equipment such as backhoes, hand tools, and record-keeping systems is essential. Attention to detail, physical stamina, respectfulness, and strong communication skills help ensure sensitive interactions with grieving families and coworkers. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining safety, dignity, and professional standards during burial services.
What are common challenges faced by burial technicians in their day-to-day work?
Burial Technicians often face challenges related to working in varying weather conditions, managing emotional interactions with grieving families, and adhering to strict safety and regulatory protocols. The role requires attention to detail when preparing gravesites and handling remains with dignity and respect. Additionally, technicians may need to collaborate closely with funeral directors and cemetery staff to ensure that services proceed smoothly and respectfully.
What is the difference between Burial Technician vs Funeral Director?
| Aspect | Burial Technician | Funeral Director |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires a burial or funeral service license | Requires funeral director license and state certification |
| Work Environment | Assist with burial preparations, handle caskets, operate burial equipment | Oversee funeral arrangements, coordinate services, interact with families |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Employed by cemeteries, funeral homes, or mortuary services | Employed by funeral homes, mortuaries, or funeral service providers |
While both roles are integral to funeral services, Burial Technicians focus on the physical aspects of burial preparation and operations, often working behind the scenes. Funeral Directors handle client interactions, planning, and overall funeral arrangements. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the funeral industry.
How much do burial technicians make?
Burial technicians typically earn a median annual salary of around $30,000 to $45,000, depending on experience, location, and employer. They often work in funeral homes or cemeteries and may require certification or training in embalming and handling remains.
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Field Technician I
Meridian, ID
Marmon •
Accounting Services • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
7.7
Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Good employer
Uninterrupted breaks
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 6 days ago
Job description
Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.
Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and coordination with funeral services to ensure gravesites are ready for interments. Role primarily is outdoors, delivering and installing concrete burial vaults. The primary focus is to ensure a respectful and flawless burial experience. Providing professional-safe conduct, appearance, and customer service are of utmost importance. Flexibility in working hours is required including weekends and holidays. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and coordination with funeral services to ensure gravesites are ready for interments. Role primarily is outdoors, delivering and installing concrete burial vaults. The primary focus is to ensure a respectful and flawless burial experience. Providing professional-safe conduct, appearance, and customer service are of utmost importance. Flexibility in working hours is required including weekends and holidays. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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Accounting services and manufacturing
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10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Chicago, IL, US
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