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Funeral Assistant

Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
West Plains, MO Part Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026

Part-Time Funeral Director's Assistant
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home & Crematory

Robertson-Drago, the leader in exceptional funeral service in the West Plains area, is seeking a reliable and professional individual to join our team as a Funeral Director's Assistant. This position is vital in serving families with compassion and dignity by ensuring their loved ones are transferred into our care safely and respectfully.

Position Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Nights on-call and every other weekend availability required
  • Required on-call response time of less than 20 minutes
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Professional attire and businesslike appearance, every day
  • Ability to work independently and perform tasks with minimal assistance after training
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people during difficult times
  • Attention to detail with effective verbal and written communication

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to calls to transfer decedents from the place of death to the funeral home with professionalism and care
  • Maintain confidentiality and compassion while serving grieving families
  • Assist with daily funeral home operations, including cleaning, setup, and preparation for services
  • Support funeral directors and staff as needed
  • Demonstrate Robertson-Drago’s Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Compassion, Care, and Growth in all aspects of the role

Job Type: Part-time - approximately 10 hours per week.

If you are a dependable professional with a caring nature who takes pride in helping families during their most difficult times, we invite you to apply and become part of the Robertson-Drago team.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Required)
  • Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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