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City of Sumner

City Attorney

Sumner, WA · On-site

$222K - $236K/yr

... a progressive small city. In working to achieve that vision, Sumner prioritizes and celebrates ... With a strong mayor format, the City has just over 140 employees who operate a cemetery, wastewater ...

City of Sumner, WA

Entry Level Police Officer

Sumner, WA · On-site

$88K - $113K/yr

... a progressive small city. In working to achieve that vision, Sumner prioritizes and celebrates ... With a strong mayor format, the City has just over 100 employees who operate a cemetery, wastewater ...

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

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for working in a cemetery in Seattle, WA is $31.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.83 and $38.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to start working in a cemetery?

To start working in a cemetery, research local cemeteries or funeral service providers and inquire about job openings such as groundskeeper, maintenance worker, or funeral assistant. Typically, relevant skills include physical stamina, attention to detail, and sometimes a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require specific certifications or training. Applying directly, submitting a resume, and demonstrating reliability are common steps to begin employment in this field.

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

AspectWorking In A CemeteryCemetery Groundskeeper
CertificationsNone required, but horticulture or maintenance certifications helpfulTypically requires knowledge of landscaping and maintenance
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor, including office areas and burial sitesPrimarily outdoor, maintaining grounds and landscaping
Job DutiesAdministrative tasks, assisting visitors, overseeing burial processesMaintaining lawns, planting, and grounds upkeep

Working In A Cemetery involves a mix of administrative and visitor-related tasks, often in both indoor and outdoor settings. In contrast, Cemetery Groundskeepers focus mainly on outdoor grounds maintenance and landscaping. Both roles require knowledge of horticulture and maintenance, but their daily responsibilities and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Working In A Cemetery job openings in Seattle, WA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,998 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

Grounds Specialist

Service Corporation International

Redmond, WA • On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 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.
Entry-level role maintaining the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all groundskeeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location. Incumbent gains an understanding of how a cemetery operates.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to ensure 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
  • Assists in determining the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures
  • May perform minor repairs to the cemetery, building systems or equipment
  • May perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations under supervision
  • May assist in moving and installing burial vaults
  • 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
  • This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job

MINIMUM Requirements
Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required

Certification/License
Experience
  • Minimum (6) months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical labor demonstrating steady employment
  • Funeral industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, 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

Work CONDITIONS
Work Environment
  • Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
  • Comply with Field dress code policy

Work Postures
  • Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
  • Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands
  • Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds

Work Hours
  • Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises
  • Schedule may fluctuate, if a need arises, to an earlier or a later shift

Compensation
$24.00 - $30.00/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: 98052
Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance
Job Location: US-WA - Redmond

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