Funeral Home Assistant

Olson Funeral & Cremation Services has been serving Rockford, IL, and the surrounding communities for over 130 years, providing compassionate and personalized services to honor loved ones. Recognizing that every family and individual is unique, Olson Funeral Home customizes each service to reflect personal wishes and traditions. Whether through traditional ceremonies or innovative modern formats, the team supports families in creating meaningful tributes.

Our dedicated staff is committed to guiding families with care and respect throughout this process.

This is a part-time Funeral Home Assistant role with hybrid working arrangements, based in Rockford, IL. This position entails supporting funeral home operations, assisting with preparations for ceremonies, and providing compassionate and reliable assistance to grieving families. Duties also include maintaining the organization and cleanliness within the funeral home and ensuring seamless service delivery that respects the specific wishes of each family.

• Strong listening and interpersonal communication skills to empathize and build connections with grieving families
• Ability to adapt easily in changing or sensitive environments
• Organizational skills for managing tasks, schedules, and event preparations
• Compassionate demeanor and commitment to providing sensitive, respectful support
• Flexibility to work a variable part-time schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of funeral services and ceremonies is a plus but not required