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Park Lawn Corporation

Grounds Maintenance

Houston, TX

$13.75 - $18/hr

Why Work for Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum? Service * At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Grounds Maintenance

Houston, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

Why Work for Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum? Service * At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Funeral Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Why Work for Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum? Service * At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Funeral Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Why Work for Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum? Service * At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Grounds Maintenance

Asheville, NC · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Why Work for Forest Lawn Memorial Park? Service * At every level, our dedicated team members ... Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Grounds Maintenance

Candler, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Why Work for Forest Lawn Memorial Park? Service * At every level, our dedicated team members ... Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant ...

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How much do forest lawn cemetery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for forest lawn cemetery in the United States is $18.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Forest Lawn Cemetery?

A Forest Lawn Cemetery job typically involves working in funeral services, cemetery maintenance, or administrative roles. Employees may assist families with burial arrangements, maintain cemetery grounds, or handle office tasks such as records management. Positions can vary from groundskeepers and funeral directors to customer service representatives. Forest Lawn Cemetery jobs require compassion, attention to detail, and a commitment to serving families with respect and dignity.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by employees working at Forest Lawn Cemetery?

Employees at Forest Lawn Cemetery are responsible for tasks such as maintaining the grounds, preparing burial sites, assisting with funeral service logistics, and supporting families during visitations and services. One of the main challenges is balancing the physical aspects of outdoor work with the emotional needs of grieving families, requiring both stamina and empathy. Staff often collaborate closely with funeral directors, groundskeepers, and administration to ensure seamless services. The role can be rewarding for those who value meaningful work and are comfortable providing compassionate support in sensitive situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Forest Lawn Cemetery position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forest Lawn Cemetery staff member, you need skills in grounds maintenance, cemetery operations, and customer service, often complemented by experience in landscaping, horticulture, or funeral services. Familiarity with landscaping equipment, scheduling software, and possibly state-specific certifications for cemetery management or crematory operation may be required. Compassion, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication help you support grieving families and maintain a respectful environment. These skills ensure that the cemetery remains well-cared for and that families receive sensitive, professional support during difficult times.

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Infographic showing various Forest Lawn Cemetery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,395 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Cemetery Equipment Worker

Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association

Covina, CA • On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
Forest Lawn is looking for a great addition to our Interments department. This individual would be responsible for completing a wide variety of tasks associated with performing interments, entombments and niche placements. Will also be assigned to install memorial tablets, flower vases, and lot markers. Will assist clients wherever needs arise and will perform grounds maintenance activities, which support interment functions. This individual may work alone or with a team of co-workers. This person will work under general supervision.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Perform initial preparation of interment spaces by first locating them in office map books and proceeding to location and measuring space to proper dimension.
  • Prepare interment locations for committal services using interment list reports provided by supervisor. Activities will include opening and closing space, assembling vault- lowering equipment, placing and lowering vaults and sealing lawn crypts.
  • Check interment locations for accuracy prior to completing assigned tasks.
  • Immediately informs supervisor of unsafe acts or conditions observed.
  • Ensure all equipment is in safe operating order for both employees and clients by inspecting prior to each use.
  • Maintain work and storage areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Perform wall crypt entombments and columbarium niche placements.
  • Operate a wide variety of power and hand equipment and tools including, shovels, rakes, brooms, scooters, generators, special utility vehicles, lowering devices, lifting devices, and trucks.
  • Frequently operate tractors and tractor-loader-backhoes.
  • Assist in placing tents as instructed for weather protection.
  • Install flower vases, memorial tablets, and cut-out letters.
  • Make minor adjustments to equipment (only with supervisor's prior approval)
  • Will make repairs to sunken interment locations to maintain level lawn appearance.
  • Perform other duties as needed or required.
  • May meet with client families whenever problems or complaints regarding memorial tablets arise. Quick resolution of complaints is essential to this customer service role.
  • Assists in the maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies, tools and materials needed for interment activities by informing supervisor when supplies are low.

Requirements
  • Valid California Driver License.
  • Able to push and pull 100 pounds and perform a one handed lift of 100 pounds from floor to waist level from the left and right sides.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 2-3 years interment or other cemetery experience.
  • Prior equipment operating experience.

Competitive Benefits
Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.
Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Drug Testing Policy
Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
E-Verify Statement
Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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