Funeral Attendant Job Description:

Performs variety of tasks during funeral: Places casket in parlor or chapel prior to wake or funeral service and arranges floral offerings and lights around casket, following instructions of Director, Funeral (personal ser.) or Embalmer (personal ser.). Directs or escorts mourners to parlor or chapel in which wake or funeral is held. Assists Director, Funeral (personal ser.) to close coffin. Carries flowers to hearse or limousine for transportation to place of interment. Assists mourners into and out of limousines. Issues and stores funeral equipment, such as casket lowering devices and grass mats used at place of interment. May carry casket [Pallbearer (personal ser.)].