Funeral Agent 100%

The funeral services, cemeteries and crematorium of the City of Geneva (SPF) have the primary mission of providing, with dignity, funerals, burials and cremations for persons deceased within the territory of the City, the canton of Geneva, as well as any person deceased in Switzerland or abroad. It assists bereaved families and manages cemeteries and funeral facilities made available.

To strengthen the team of funeral centres we are looking for a

Your mission

• Ensure the first contact with families during home body removals.
• Carry out the necessary analyses to guarantee the safe handling of deceased persons.
• Provide care to the body and prepare the deceased for presentation in mortuary rooms according to the family’s wishes.
• Accompany the family and participants during transfers for ceremonies and/or to the cemetery, occasionally coordinating the various stages for the designated team.
• Ensure various administrative document follow-ups.
• Collaborate in all cleaning and maintenance work of facilities and vehicles.
• Cover shifts and on-call duties at weekends and public holidays, according to a pre-established rota.

Your profile:

• Technical CFC or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in the funeral sector preferred.
• Excellent health and no restrictions on lifting loads.
• Good organisational skills and initiative.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills, listening and empathy.
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations.
• Proficiency in common computer software (Microsoft Office).
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written.
• Possession of a valid driving licence.

You reside in the canton of Geneva or in the authorised residential area.

As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services.

Activity rate
100%

Salary 100%
Class D of the salary scale

Start date
As soon as possible

Type of contract
Fixed term

Application deadline
28.08.2026

Application:
The application file must contain the following elements:

• Cover letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job application" form (to download from our website)
• Copies of diplomas and work certificates
• Recent photo (passport size)
  
  

Application follow-up:
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.

Employment conditions:
• Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience required in the job offer.
• Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside in the authorised residential area (www.geneve.ch/emploi).

In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: www.geneve.ch/emploi