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Harris Funeral Home Inc

Funeral Assistant

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

We currently have a full time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Chatman-Harris Funeral Home. This is an opportunity to join the funeral industry in a friendly, family owned environment. The ...

Harris Funeral Home Inc

Funeral Assistant

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

We currently have a full time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Chatman-Harris Funeral Home. This is an opportunity to join the funeral industry in a friendly, family owned environment. The ...

Kilpatrick Funeral Homes

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Dual Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

West Monroe, LA · On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Northeast Louisiana is in search of a licensed funeral director/embalmer who is a team player. We have been family owned and operated since 1927, with locations in Monroe ...

Milestone Funeral Partner

Funeral Director

Thomaston, CT · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Woodtick Memorial, Bergin and Lyons Funeral Homes. You will be part of an existing team of Funeral Directors in these locations. You will play a vital role in providing compassionate and professional ...

Milestone Funeral Partner

Funeral Director

Waterbury, CT · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Woodtick Memorial, Bergin and Lyons Funeral Homes. You will be part of an existing team of Funeral Directors in these locations. You will play a vital role in providing compassionate and professional ...

Milestone Funeral Partner

Funeral Director

Wolcott, CT · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Woodtick Memorial, Bergin and Lyons Funeral Homes. You will be part of an existing team of Funeral Directors in these locations. You will play a vital role in providing compassionate and professional ...

Milestone Funeral Partner

Funeral Director

Angelica, NY · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

About Milestone Funeral Partners Milestone Funeral Partners is a growth-oriented company that partners with and operates funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories across multiple states. We are ...

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How much do funeral homes jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for funeral homes in the United States is $53,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in funeral homes, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in funeral homes often encounter emotionally charged situations while supporting grieving families, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Managing personal emotions, maintaining professionalism, and providing compassionate service are essential skills. Team members frequently collaborate to coordinate logistics, ceremonies, and legal paperwork, ensuring that each family's needs are met with sensitivity and respect. Regular training in grief counseling and stress management, as well as a supportive team environment, can help mitigate these challenges and promote well-being among staff.

What is the difference between Funeral Homes vs Embalmers?

AspectFuneral HomesEmbalmers
CredentialsFuneral director license, state licensingEmbalmer license, state licensing
Work EnvironmentFuneral homes, mortuaries, preparation roomsPreparation rooms, mortuaries, sometimes at funeral homes
Industry UsageOperate funeral services, coordinate arrangementsPerform embalming, body preservation

Funeral homes are facilities that provide a range of funeral services, including coordinating arrangements and hosting services. Embalmers are specialized professionals who focus on body preservation through embalming. While funeral homes employ embalmers, they also have funeral directors who handle client interactions. Both roles require licensing and work closely within the funeral industry, but their primary responsibilities differ: funeral homes manage overall services, whereas embalmers focus on body preparation.

What are funeral homes?

Funeral homes are businesses that provide services related to the care, preparation, and burial or cremation of deceased individuals. They assist families with making funeral arrangements, organizing memorial services, and handling necessary paperwork such as death certificates. Funeral homes often offer a range of services including transportation of the deceased, embalming, viewing or visitation services, and grief support. Their goal is to support families during a difficult time by managing the logistics and details of honoring a loved one’s life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Funeral Home Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Funeral Home Director, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of mortuary science, and typically a degree in funeral service or mortuary science along with state licensure. Familiarity with funeral management software, embalming equipment, and compliance systems is essential. Compassion, excellent communication, and the ability to manage sensitive situations are important soft skills for supporting grieving families. These skills ensure respectful, efficient service and help families navigate difficult times with empathy and professionalism.
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Infographic showing various Funeral Homes job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,170 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Funeral Services Assistant

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Hardage-Giddens funeral homes have a long and storied history in the Jacksonville community. We're going on a century of providing funeral, burial, cremation and cemetery services through what has grown to be a group of 11 funeral homes and 5 cemeteries in Florida's Duval and Clay counties.
We are a member of the Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we pride ourselves on not only offering the warm, friendly service you'd expect from a locally operated funeral home, but also the value our clients deserve
Job Description
- Provides clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations. Other general duties include: meeting the general public, answering questions and providing information on funeral and cremation information and other related topics, answering phones courteously and in a polite manner, assisting on funeral, memorial and other services or ceremonies as requested by funeral home clients and management.
- Attendance at monthly staff meeting is expected.
- The Funeral Services Assistant duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.
JOB RESPONSBILITIES
- Prepares for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns,
photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage
of any of these items
- Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by management
- Assists with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or
operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
- Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline
phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system.
- Run errands such as for floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents, etc
- Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements.
- Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
- Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
- Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include; visitation and chapel set
up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers.
- Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance etc.,
- Greets and receives client families and / or other persons entering the office for information and
assistance
- Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation
- May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to time
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Certification/Licenses
- Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Professional behaviors and team player
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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