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How much do memorial jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for memorial in the United States is $27.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Memorial Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Memorial Designer, you need a background in art or design, proficiency in drafting, and knowledge of materials like stone, bronze, or glass. Familiarity with CAD software, 3D modeling programs, and sometimes certification in monument design or construction is common. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help designers capture clients’ visions while honoring sensitive subject matter. These skills ensure that memorials are both structurally sound and emotionally resonant, meeting the needs of clients and communities.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in memorial planning and how can they be managed?

Professionals in memorial planning often navigate emotionally charged situations, balancing empathy with organizational skills. A common challenge is supporting grieving families while coordinating logistics, adhering to cultural or religious traditions, and managing time-sensitive tasks. Effective communication, attention to detail, and emotional resilience are essential in this role. Many organizations offer peer support and training to help employees manage stress and maintain professionalism during difficult times.

What is the difference between Memorial vs Funeral Director?

AspectMemorialFuneral Director
CredentialsOften requires funeral service license, certifications in grief counselingRequires funeral director license, embalming certification
Work EnvironmentWorks in funeral homes, cemeteries, or memorial parksWorks in funeral homes, managing funeral arrangements
Industry UsageUsed for memorial services, remembrance eventsUsed for organizing and conducting funerals

Memorial and funeral director roles overlap in the funeral industry, but memorial primarily refers to the service or event honoring the deceased, while a funeral director is a professional who manages funeral arrangements. Both are essential in the end-of-life process, with the memorial focusing on remembrance and the funeral director handling logistics and coordination.

What is a memorial?

A memorial is a structure, event, or object created to remember and honor a person, group, or event, often someone who has passed away or a significant historical occurrence. Memorials can take many forms, such as statues, plaques, monuments, parks, or ceremonies. Their purpose is to preserve the memory of the subject and provide a place or moment for reflection and tribute. Memorials can be public or private and are often located in places of significance related to the person or event being commemorated.
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Infographic showing various Memorial job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 5% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,661 per year, or $27.2 per hour.
Houseworker, Memorial, Per Diem, Days

Houseworker, Memorial, Per Diem, Days

Umass Memorial Health

Worcester, MA • On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

UMass Memorial Health rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$15.00 - $22.29

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

10010 - 5300 Housekeeping

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs standard cleaning procedures in all areas of the hospital and buildings to maintain a clean and healthy environment. Moves furniture and sets up meeting rooms as necessary.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs standard cleaning procedures in all areas of the hospital and buildings, including patient rooms, surgery areas, units, nurseries, nursing stations, auxiliary areas, lounges, isolation areas, emergency room lavatories, bathrooms, stairways, offices, corridors, and apartments.
2. Performs high dusting, spot cleaning of walls, windows, and doors, disinfects horizontal surfaces, mops floors, vacuums carpets, empties trash and cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms and showers.
3. Burnishes floors with burnishers and cleans floors with automatic floor machines.
4. Performs "check out" cleaning of discharges and transfer units including making of the beds.
5. Picks up trash in any area and transports trash from utility rooms and other collection points to compactor pick up area.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Ability to read, write and follow simple English instruction.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.

Preferred:
1. 3-6 months experience as a houseworker.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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