Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and professional Funeral Attendant in La Feria Texas 78559 , offering $10.00/hr for a 3-month contract with temp-to-perm potential . In this full-time role, you'll support families during their most difficult times by assisting with funeral services, office tasks, and transportation of memorial items. As a Funeral Attendant, you’ll help prepare caskets and service rooms, greet and assist guests, transport items, and maintain a respectful, organized environment. This role requires physical ability (standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, walking), strong attention to detail, and above all— a calm, compassionate presence . Professional attire is required (dark suit or conservative wear). If you’re dependable, respectful, and looking for meaningful work where you can truly make a difference— APPLY NOW!

Position: Funeral Attendant

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week — shifts may vary (typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM); must be flexible and open to schedule changes

Dress Code: Professional funeral attire (dark suit or appropriate conservative wear)

About the Role:

As a Funeral Attendant, you will play a key role in supporting families during their time of loss. This position requires compassion, attention to detail, and a strong sense of service. You will be responsible for assisting in both funeral service preparation and office support, while also ensuring a respectful and smooth experience for grieving families. A calm demeanor, professional appearance, and willingness to go above and beyond are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Funeral Services:

• Prepare caskets and the deceased for visitation or funeral services, including dressing, jewelry arrangement, and casket positioning
• Assist in lifting or moving the deceased and caskets as needed
• Set up service rooms: arrange chairs, tables, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, and icons
• Greet visitors, distribute programs, answer questions, and provide funeral service information
• Serve as a pallbearer when requested
• Escort families to the cemetery and operate funeral vehicles
• Clean and store company property post-service; pack and deliver family items and flowers

Office Assistance:

• Answer phones with compassion and professionalism; screen callers and collect first call details
• Greet and escort visitors to appointments or services
• Maintain a clean, welcoming reception area and ensure refreshment station is stocked and tidy
• Assist with mailroom tasks: scanning, faxing, copying, folding, and preparing memorial materials
• Enter data into proprietary systems and review documentation for accuracy
• Accept and manage deliveries

Driver and Vehicle Support:

• Safely transport and deliver documents, flowers, keepsakes, and family items to homes, care facilities, or other locations
• Assist with light vehicle maintenance and cleanliness

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, walking, bending) for extended periods
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate, respectful, and discreet with grieving families
• Comfortable working in sensitive environments
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling needs
• Basic computer and data entry skills

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you! 

 

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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