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How much do cemetery in jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for cemetery in in Chicago, IL is $28.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $34.42 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 search for open positions such as groundskeeper, funeral service assistant, or administrative staff on cemetery or funeral home websites, and submit an application. Relevant skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, and sometimes certification in funeral service or groundskeeping; a valid driver's license may also be required.

What is the difference between Cemetery In vs Cemetery Maintenance Worker?

AspectCemetery InCemetery Maintenance Worker
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssisting visitors, managing funeral arrangements, coordinating servicesMaintaining grounds, landscaping, cleaning, and general upkeep of cemetery property
Required CertificationsNone typically required; customer service skills preferredGroundskeeping certifications or horticulture knowledge often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor, customer-facing rolesPrimarily outdoor, physical labor
Industry UsageCustomer service, funeral servicesGroundskeeping, landscaping

While Cemetery In involves assisting visitors and coordinating funeral services, Cemetery Maintenance Worker focuses on groundskeeping and maintaining the cemetery grounds. Both roles are essential in the cemetery industry but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Cemetery In job openings in Chicago, IL 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, with an average salary of $59,742 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International

Chicago, IL

$18 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 9 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.

Maintains the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum and/or funeral home locations, which may include: maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and simple repairs and maintenance tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside
  • Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways which may require snow removal depending on location
  • Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony
  • Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments
  • Arranges chapel for services
  • Prepares crypts for entombments
  • Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monuments
  • Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
  • Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features
  • Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment
  • General maintenance of vehicles
  • Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
  • Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

  • High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience

Experience

  • Minimum 6 months of relevant experience

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 and leaf blower
  • Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.)
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance
  • Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
  • Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and multi-tasking
  • Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications
Pay Range$18.00-$23.00Benefits
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance ProgramPostal Code: 60634Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-IL - Chicago

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