Explore Careers in Funeral, Mortuary, and Cemetery Services
Funeral service professionals support families through planning, ceremony coordination, and dignified care. This category features roles across funeral homes, crematories, mortuaries, cemeteries, and memorial parks — from funeral directors and embalmers to crematory operators, funeral attendants, arrangers, transfer/removal drivers, bereavement counselors, preneed counselors, and cemetery groundskeepers. Positions range from on‑call and part‑time shifts to full‑time leadership roles.
Roles You’ll Find in Funeral Service & Death‑Care
Job seekers can explore opportunities such as:
- Funeral Director / Mortician / Funeral Arranger — family meetings, service planning, paperwork, vendor coordination
- Embalmer / Preparation Room Technician — restorative art, preparation, infection‑control protocols
- Crematory Operator — operation logs, chain‑of‑custody, equipment monitoring, compliance
- Funeral Attendant / Pallbearer — visitation setup, service support, family assistance
- Transfer / Removal Driver — safe, compassionate decedent transport; documentation
- Bereavement Counselor / Aftercare Specialist — grief resources, follow‑up support
- Preneed Counselor — advance planning, insurance/contract paperwork, community outreach
- Cemetery Groundskeeper / Cemetery Operations — grounds care, interment support, marker installation, safety checks
- Administrative & Records — vital records, permits, obituary coordination, scheduling
Many roles require professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, comfort with documentation, and the ability to support families from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions.
Who These Roles Can Be a Good Fit For in the Disability Community
Funeral service careers can suit people who prefer structured tasks, clear protocols, and compassion‑forward work.
*Every person’s needs and preferences are unique—these are possibilities, not prescriptions.
- Candidates seeking jobs for people with disabilities who excel at documentation, step‑by‑step checklists, and customer service (e.g., arranging, admin/records, preneed).
- Individuals exploring jobs for people with anxiety who prefer planned schedules (visitations, services) and scripted communications.
- Neurodivergent professionals — including those seeking jobs for autistic people — who thrive with repeatable workflows (chain‑of‑custody logs, preparation protocols).
- People with some physical disabilities may prefer administrative, records, scheduling, obituary/communications, or aftercare roles with adjustable physical demands.
(Always individualized; some clinical/prep or grounds roles may require lifting, PPE, and extended standing.)
Why Employers Hire Through Disability Solutions
Funeral and cemetery organizations value reliability, confidentiality, accuracy, and compassionate service. Disability Solutions helps employers:
- Reach qualified candidates for funeral director, embalmer, crematory operator, funeral attendant, preneed counselor, cemetery operations, and administrative roles
- Write clear, accessible job descriptions that specify on‑call expectations, lifting/standing requirements, driving or licensure needs, and PPE
- Implement reasonable accommodations (ergonomic workstations, scheduling clarity, captioned trainings, written protocols) to support consistency and retention
Build a Meaningful Career in Funeral Service
If you’re called to support families with care and professionalism, explore current openings in funeral directing, embalming, crematory operations, aftercare, preneed counseling, transport, and cemetery services.
Start your funeral service job search today.