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Cemetery Grounds Tech - Full Time Fort Howard

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Working effectively as a team with various crew members * Following all company safety procedures ... Use of hand tools required; ability to use one hand at 10 pounds * Ability to work days Monday ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Grounds Maintenance

Woodway, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core ... Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Grounds Maintenance

Franklin, TN

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core ... Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Grounds Maintenance

Morton, MS · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core ... Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits * Financial assistant ...

Catholic Cemeteries

Cemetery Associate

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Ensure that interments are recorded properly and on a timely basis * * Maintain information in ... At least two (2) years of working in an office environment providing customer service and ...

Carriage Services

Cemetery Maintenance

Panama City, FL · On-site

$17/hr

Cemetery Maintenance At Carriage Services , we are united by our purpose of creating premier ... Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically ...

Carriage Services

Cemetery Maintenance

Kissimmee, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Cemetery Maintenance At Carriage Services , we are united by our purpose of creating premier ... Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically ...

Carriage Services

Cemetery Maintenance

Lafayette, CA

$21 - $25/hr

Cemetery Maintenance At Carriage Services , we are united by our purpose of creating premier ... Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically ...

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How much do working at a cemetery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for working at a cemetery in the United States is $27.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to start working at a cemetery?

To start working at a cemetery, you should look for job openings such as groundskeeper, funeral assistant, or administrative roles, often posted on job boards or cemetery websites. Relevant skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, and sometimes a valid driver's license or certification, depending on the position. Applying with a resume highlighting relevant experience and being prepared for background checks is typically required.

What is the difference between Working At A Cemetery vs Cemetery Groundskeeper?

AspectWorking At A CemeteryCemetery Groundskeeper
CertificationsNone typically required, but some may have horticulture or maintenance certificationsLikewise, certifications in landscaping or horticulture are common
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor, including office settings and cemetery groundsPrimarily outdoor, maintaining cemetery grounds and landscaping
Job DutiesIncludes administrative tasks, customer service, and grounds maintenanceFocuses mainly on landscaping, lawn care, and grounds upkeep

Working At A Cemetery often involves a mix of administrative and grounds maintenance tasks, while Cemetery Groundskeepers primarily focus on outdoor landscaping and grounds care. Both roles require outdoor work and may share similar certifications, but their daily responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Working At A Cemetery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,993 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Groundskeeper - Union

Service Corporation International

Bonita, CA

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Service Corporation International rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 9 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Manages the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to insure proper standards are maintained

  • Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment

  • Removes debris and trash from grounds. May include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers

  • Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments

  • May perform disinterment

  • May determine the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures

  • May perform minor repairs to the cemetery and or building systems

  • May perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations

  • Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines

  • May assist in moving and installing burial vaults

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

  • Minimum 6 months relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower

  • Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.)

  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

  • Physically agile and dexterous

  • Ability to operate equipment in a safe and careful manner

  • Ability to effectively work with others to accomplish tasks

  • Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families

  • Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications

Compensation:
Salary: $20.00/hr.

Benefits:
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) *Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 91902Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-CA - Bonita

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