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Cemetery Cemetery Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Grounds Superintendent

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Historic Oakwood Cemetery seeks a well-rounded and dynamic Superintendent of the Grounds to oversee the overall maintenance program at Raleigh's oldest non-profit Cemetery. Historic Oakwood Cemetery ...

Grounds Superintendent

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Historic Oakwood Cemetery seeks a well-rounded and dynamic Superintendent of the Grounds to oversee the overall maintenance program at Raleigh's oldest non-profit Cemetery. Historic Oakwood Cemetery ...

Sales Counselor

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$50K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise. * The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and ...

Sales Counselor

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise. * The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and ...

Sales Counselor

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$50K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise. * The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and ...

Sales Counselor

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise. * The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and ...

Sales Counselor

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise. * The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and ...

Sales Counselor

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$50K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise. * The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and ...

Administrative Assistant

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.

Administrative Assistant

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.

Administrative Assistant

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.

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How much do cemetery cemetery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cemetery cemetery in Raleigh, NC is $27.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.88 and $32.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $56,374 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Cemetery Services Specialist

Service Corporation International

Raleigh, NC

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


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: 27612Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-NC - Raleigh

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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