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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for santa mortuary 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.

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AspectSanta MortuaryFuneral Director
Required CredentialsMortuary Science License, State CertificationFuneral Service License, State Certification
Work EnvironmentFuneral homes, mortuariesFuneral homes, cemeteries, crematories
Industry UsageOperates mortuary facilities, handles body preparationCoordinates funeral services, client arrangements

Santa Mortuary primarily focuses on body preparation and mortuary services, while Funeral Directors manage funeral arrangements and client interactions. Both roles require similar licenses and work in funeral-related environments, but their core responsibilities differ within the funeral industry.

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Funeral Service Assistant (Part-Time) - Santa Clara Mortuary

Archdiocese of LA

Oxnard, CA

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Location:Santa Clara Mortuary - Oxnard

Status:Non-Exempt, Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Location Manager, the Funeral Services Assistant interacts with families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. In addition, this position may perform various services and client relations activities, while establishing and maintaining effective communication of efforts with mortuary office administrative staff, parish priests and mortuary officials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

  • Set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.
  • Directs calls to appropriate team members.
  • Greets and receives families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance. Answers questions, escorts visitors, research patron files and records and assists as needed.
  • Attends interment services of client families. Expresses personal interest and concern for the family.
  • Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location.
  • Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly.
  • Assists in the set-up of services and the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home, chapel, church or other place of service.
  • Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities.
  • Prepare and/or coordinate memorial materials.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

  • Associate or bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License, good driving record and automobile insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Understanding of Christian Burial in the Catholic Church.
  • Must be able to read and interpret Mortuary policies, procedures, contracts, and customer files such as interment right records.

Skills in:

  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Provide excellent customer service skills by responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, co-workers or members of the business community.
  • Effectively present information to patron family members, co-workers and management.
  • Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages and to apply concepts of basic mathematics.

Ability to:

  • Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
  • Follow multiple pending requests through to completion.
  • Organize and coordinate projects.
  • Concentrate and complete moderately complex forms.
  • Work independently with initiative and little supervision.
  • Maintain confidentiality.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

  • Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
  • Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
  • Requires ability to frequently lift or move objects 50 pounds or more.
  • Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.
  • Ability to express or exchange information by means of the spoken word.

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