I’m currently out of work and am wondering if there is a demand for a full time pallbearer? Many funerals I’ve attended have not had enough pallbearers and usually end up using a guy or two from the funeral home to assist. I’ve also noticed this looking at other funerals taking place at the same time.
So basically, I would offer my services as a self-employed pallbearer for a slight fee. I’m up early everyday, have a simple black suit and am able to mingle with the funeral attendees. Thank them for coming, and express my condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased. I can probably work 3 to 4 funerals depending on the times and locations. Do I contact the families of the deceased, the funeral home or put an ad in the paper?
2007-02-01 11:01:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
contact the funeral home
2007-02-01 11:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by saltydunes24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a close relative was buried, due to a dearth of able bodied males, all the pallbearers were professionals "supplied" by the funeral home. As far as I remember, they were part of the limo/hearse package which was supplied by the funeral home.
If you mean to pursue this, I'd suggest you print up some plain business cards with your contact info, and compose a short cover letter stating your availability.
Drop by local funeral homes, starting with those within a 10 mile radius. There should be quite a few. In our neck of the woods, there seem to be 1-2 funeral homes per square mile, although that ratio may be on the unusually high side.
Try to get in to meet with the director of the funeral home. If there is no one available to meet with you, you can drop off your business card attaching the letter you've prepared.
I wonder about the full-time part of your description. Due to the nature of the beast, I'd assume that this is pretty much a "we'll call you when we need you" kind of job. You'll probably be better off if you can "sign up" with 4-5 (possibly more) funeral homes, to ensure a reasonably steady flow of assignments.
I'd definitely NOT advertise. You can accomplish the same thing (letting funeral directors know you're available, as described above), while incurring hardly any expense at all. Neither would I contact the deceased's families. Apart from the fact that I don't see it yeilding any jobs, it borders on the insensitive... and ghoulish!
2007-02-03 04:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Yaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You will face stiff competition.
2007-02-04 05:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by ciscoan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be when you start up your business, anything is worth a try!
2007-02-01 19:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it very much.
2007-02-01 19:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋