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Cedar Memorial

Burial Crew Member

Cedar Rapids, IA

$18 - $22/hr

This position is also responsible for other cemetery grounds maintenance duties and assisting with setting up and taking down seasonal displays. Duties/Responsibilities: * Prepares burial plots and ...

Cedar Memorial

Burial Crew Member

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

This position is also responsible for other cemetery grounds maintenance duties and assisting with setting up and taking down seasonal displays. Duties/Responsibilities: * Prepares burial plots and ...

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How do I get a job at a cemetery?

To get a job at a cemetery, you can apply directly through the cemetery's administration or visit job listing websites for open positions such as groundskeeper, funeral assistant, or administrative staff. Relevant skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, and sometimes certification in funeral service or groundskeeping; a high school diploma is typically required.

What is the difference between Cemetery Cemetery vs Funeral Director?

AspectCemetery CemeteryFuneral Director
CredentialsTypically requires state-specific licensing, knowledge of cemetery operationsRequires funeral service license, embalming certification
Work EnvironmentOutdoor cemetery grounds, mausoleums, burial sitesFuneral homes, preparation rooms, client consultation areas
Industry UsagePrimarily in cemetery management and maintenanceIn funeral service, coordinating burials and memorial services

While Cemetery Cemetery focuses on managing burial sites and cemetery operations, Funeral Director handles funeral arrangements, client support, and coordinating services. Both roles require licensing and serve the end-of-life industry but differ in daily tasks and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Cemetery Cemetery job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Cemetery Services Specialist (temporary)

Service Corporation International

West Des Moines, IA

$17.75 - $23/hr

Temporary

Posted 2 days ago

New

Service Corporation International rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 9 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, inurnments, and disinterment as well as the installation of memorials and markers. Performs grounds and facilities maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments

  • Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers

  • Installs outer burial containers

  • Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenance

  • Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders

  • Conducts Interment Verification Procedures

  • Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neat

  • Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods

  • Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions 

  • Maintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities

  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area

  • Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned

  • Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise

  • Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • High School degree or equivalent

Experience

  • Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment

Licenses

  • Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw and pump

  • Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe

  • Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)

  • Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families Ability to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.

  • Ability to work in various adverse weather conditions

  • Understands safety and security issues and implications

  • Mechanical aptitude

Postal Code: 50265Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-IA - West Des Moines

Company Description

We are proud to be North America's leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.

Our nearly 25,000 associates are driven by our guiding purpose to compassionately support families during their most difficult times, celebrate the significance of life and preserve memories that transcend generations.

We’ve created a culture of Service Excellence to our families and to each other. It’s the reason more than 600,000 families turn to us each year to care for their loved ones.

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