Cemetery Caretaker

Our Mission: Care. Comfort. Plan.

Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery is looking for a Cemetery Caretaker to join our team in Memphis, TN where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment. The Cemetery Caretaker is responsible for the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, and funeral home locations, including maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, memorials, monuments, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and repairs and maintenance tasks.


Responsibilities

• Grounds Keeping:
  • Cuts grass.
  • Maintains lawn and trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers
  • Lays sod
  • Moves and removes flowers to and from the chapel and graveside.
  • Blows leaf and grass
  • Edges with stick edger
  • Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition.
  • Cleans ponds and fountains
  • Hand digs/trenching

• Facilities Cleaning:
  • Maintains overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities.
  • Cleans and maintains the facility, performs minor repairs, painting, etc.
  • Assists in loading and unloading caskets.
  • Vehicle and golf cart washing/cleaning

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 + months of experience in grounds keeping and/or maintenance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Healthcare Spending Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan

Memorial Park Funeral Home has been a trusted part of the Memphis community since 1924, providing compassionate care, personalized service, and meaningful experiences for generations of families. Rooted in a longstanding tradition of excellence, our dedicated team is committed to helping families honor loved ones through tributes that celebrate life, preserve cherished memories, and foster healing. Joining our location means becoming part of a respected legacy and a purpose-driven team dedicated to serving families with dignity, empathy, and professionalism.

Memorial Park Funeral Home is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026's USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.