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Funeral Assistant

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service
Traverse, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Multi-location funeral home seeks part-time funeral assistant. This job is for someone seeking flexible hours and is ideal for a retiree or someone looking to fill their spare time or supplement their income. Ample opportunities for after hours/weekend work, allowing the candidate to keep an additional job. No experience required. Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting on funerals, memorial services, and graveside services
  • Respectfully transferring decedents into the care of the funeral home from their place of death
  • Occasional road trips within Michigan or out-of-state
  • Light building maintenance

The potential candidate will be expected to:

  • Conduct themselves in a respectful manner when dealing with the grieving public and human remains
  • Dress professionally and be well-groomed
  • Respond quickly when a death occurs (after hours/call-out work when responding to a death is subject to bonus pay)
  • Understand that funeral service is a 24/7/365 line of work that can be viewed as inconvenient
  • Be able to lift and stand
  • Work well with a team and take direction

$15-$22/hour depending on availability and ability. $50 bonus pay available for call-out work.

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $22

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