Funeral Assistant / Attendant — Part-Time

Job overview

The Funeral Assistant / Attendant — Part-Time role is onsite in Ville Platte, LA, with pay of $13–$16 per hour. Work may extend beyond standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The assistant supports funeral directors and families during funeral, memorial, and related services. The role helps prepare service spaces, assist families and visitors, and provide administrative and operational support. Attentive, courteous assistance helps families receive care and support during services and visitations.

What you'll do

• Assist with removals when applicable
• prepare, dress, and place decedents in caskets
• set up service items and floral arrangements
• prepare service and cremation documents as directed
• answer phones and perform office duties
• run errands
• usher and assist with parking and transportation
• drive funeral home vehicles
• assist with visitations and services
• greet families and visitors
• accommodate family needs
• clean vehicles when required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

funeral assistant

funeral attendant

part-time

onsite

ville platte la

ardoin's funeral home

family support

funeral services

memorial services

administrative support

evenings and weekends as needed

$13–$16/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time position; removals and preparation activities may be part of the work and vary by location; high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license required; must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push or pull 200 lbs. or more if removals are required.

About the employer

Ardoin's Funeral Home - Ville Platte is hiring for this role. Industry: Funeral Homes and Funeral Services. Sector: 81.