Funeral agent 100%
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Location
- Petit-Lancy
- First posted
• 18 August 2026
• 100%
• Temporary
• Chemin de la Bâtie 13, 1213 Petit-Lancy
The funeral, cemetery and crematorium service of the City of Geneva (SPF) has the main mission of providing, with dignity, for the funerals, burials and cremations of persons deceased on the territory of the City, the canton of Geneva, as well as any person deceased in Switzerland or abroad. It helps grieving families and ensures the management of cemeteries and the funeral facilities made available.
In order to reinforce the team of funeral centers, we are looking for a
Funeral agent 100%
Your mission
• Ensure the first contact with families during removals of bodies at home.
• Proceed with the necessary analyses in order to guarantee a secure care of the deceased persons.
• Provide care to the body and prepare the deceased persons for their presentation in mortuary chambers according to the wishes expressed by the family.
• Accompany the family and the intervenors during travels for ceremonies and/or to the cemetery by occasionally ensuring the coordination of the different stages for the designated team.
• Ensure various follow-ups of administrative documents.
• Collaborate in all cleaning and maintenance work of the infrastructures and vehicles.
• Ensure on-call duties and shifts on weekends and public holidays, according to a pre-established rotation.
Your profile:
• Technical CFC or title deemed equivalent.
• Experience in the funeral field desired.
• Excellent health and no restrictions on carrying loads.
• Good capacity for organization and initiative.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Capacity for interpersonal skills, listening and empathy
• Ability to face a demanding emotional context.
• Mastery of common computer software (Microsoft office).
• Mastery of French orally and in writing.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
You reside in the canton of Geneva or in the authorized domiciliation zone.
As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the City of Geneva wishes to promote gender balance in all administration services.
Activity rate
100%
Remuneration 100%
Class D of the salary scale
Entry into service
As soon as possible
Type of engagement
Fixed term
Application deadline
28.08.2026
Application:
The application file must contain the following elements:
• Motivation letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job application" form (to be downloaded from our website)
• Copies of diplomas and work certificates
• Recent photo (passport format)
Follow-up of applications:
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for the follow-up of applications for the positions it offers.
A receipt of acknowledgment will be sent to candidates.
Conditions of engagement:
• Meet the requirements of the position in terms of diplomas and experience required in the job offer.
• Benefit from a valid work permit or authorization.
Employees of the City of Geneva must be domiciled in the authorized domiciliation zone (www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its desire to fight against unemployment, the city encourages applications coming from the Office cantonal de l'emploi.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: www.geneve.ch/emploi
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