How do they match: Funeral Attendants

  • Family Services Assistant
  • Funeral Home Assistant
  • Funeral Home Associate
  • Funeral Home Attendant
  • Funeral Service Attendant
  • Funeral Services Assistant

  • Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.

  • Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
  • Greet people at the funeral home.
  • Manage funeral home finances, including receiving payments, making bank deposits, or performing general bookkeeping duties.
  • Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
  • Perform general maintenance tasks for funeral homes, such as maintaining equipment or caring for funeral grounds.
  • Transport the deceased to the funeral home.

  • Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
  • Discuss service options or needs with clients.