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Funeral Director

Erie, PA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Supervise funeral home staff and operations * Oversee facility management and maintenance ... temporary, and temporary-to-hire. We open doors that pave the way for enduring careers. Our ...

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Receptionist

Houston, TX · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

The primary job of the Receptionist / Administrative Assistant is to assist with answering phones for a Funeral Home. Calls can be transferred, placed on hold, or messages taken. E-mail through ...

Receptionist

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.44/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Receptionist At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences ... Bradshaw Carter Funeral Home Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * 2+ years of ...

Receptionist

Houston, TX

$14.44/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Receptionist At Carriage Services , we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences ... Bradshaw Carter Funeral Home Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * 2+ years of ...

Receptionist

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Receptionist At Carriage Services , we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences ... Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * 2+ years of ...

Receptionist

Houston, TX

$14.44/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Receptionist At Carriage Services , we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences ... Bradshaw Carter Funeral Home Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * 2+ years of ...

Receptionist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a receptionist at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, TX. Our administrative teams assume the crucial role of ensuring seamless operations throughout every stage of ...

Receptionist

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.44/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Receptionist At Carriage Services , we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences ... Bradshaw Carter Funeral Home Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * 2+ years of ...

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Bilingual Receptionist

North Hollywood, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

... Receptionist to join our team ... The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to our funeral home or cemetery location ...

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How much do temporary funeral home receptionist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary funeral home receptionist in the United States is $17.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Funeral Home Receptionist vs Funeral Director?

AspectTemporary Funeral Home ReceptionistFuneral Director
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingLicensed funeral director license; apprenticeship required
Work EnvironmentFront desk, administrative area of funeral homesLeading funeral services, coordinating arrangements, visiting families
Employer & Industry UsageFuneral homes, hospices, memorial servicesFuneral homes, cemeteries, crematories

The Temporary Funeral Home Receptionist primarily handles administrative tasks at the front desk, assisting visitors and managing schedules. In contrast, a Funeral Director is licensed to oversee funeral arrangements, provide grief support, and coordinate services. While both roles work within the funeral industry, the Funeral Director has more advanced credentials and responsibilities, whereas the receptionist focuses on customer service and administrative duties.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Funeral Home Receptionist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 25% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,057 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Front Desk Receptionist

Angelus Funeral Home

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Receptionist to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As our Receptionist, you will need to be an empathetic and compassionate person since you will be the first point of contact between our clients and the company. You will receive families and guests by greeting and welcoming them. You will answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls and emails in a timely and efficient manner. You will perform other clerical duties such as data entry, managing appointment calendars, photocopying, filing and distributing paperwork. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position.

To be successful as a Receptionist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. It is important to be a team player and work well with others.
This role may require working in shifts, so flexibility is a plus. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
  • Answering phone/take detailed messages (High-volume calls)
  • Retrieve and answer emails
  • Make daily schedules, logs and list
  • Take family first calls
  • Dispatch for case removals
  • Enter all case data into the computer
  • Schedule appointments for service arrangement counsel
  • Approval viewing authorizations
  • Receive flowers/clothing/mail and delivery
  • Escort family to counseling conference / visitation rooms
  • Maintaining slumber room assignment log
  • Faxing and e-mailing of documents
  • Input data via smart director
  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Must be able to read and interpret Mortuary and Cemeteries policies, procedures.
  • Provide excellent customer service skills by responding to common
  • inquiries or complaints from customers
  • Effectively present information to family members, co-workers and management.
  • Ability to follow multiple pending requests through to completion.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate projects.
  • Ability to concentrate and complete moderately complex forms.
  • Work independently with initiative and little supervision.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy. Ability to express or exchange information by means of the spoken word.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
  • Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking..
  • Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

Our Benefits include:

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental)
  • 401 Plan
  • Vacation & Sick Time

For additional information contact or to complete an application please visit:
Angelus Funeral Home
3875 Crenshaw Blvd.