WHO WE ARE
Join Our Team at Monroe County Memorial Chapel
At Monroe County Memorial Chapel, we are dedicated to honoring lives with compassion, respect, and meaningful tributes. Serving Forsyth, GA, and the surrounding Monroe County area, our team creates heartfelt celebrations for families during their time of loss, assists with preplanning funeral or cemetery needs, and provides a serene setting to commemorate loved ones. If you are passionate about making a difference with empathy and professionalism, we invite you to join our devoted team.
Located at 86 W Main St, Forsyth, GA, our chapel is a place where care and community come together. We value integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to creating personalized experiences that celebrate lives well-lived. Become part of our mission to support families with dignity and warmth.
Ready to contribute to our legacy? Fill out the form below and upload your resume to share why you’d be a great addition to the Monroe County Memorial Chapel team.
Position Title: Funeral Assistant
Location: Forsyth, GA
Company Overview: Since 1978, Monroe County Memorial Chapel has been a family-owned beacon of warmth, respect, and dignity in Central Georgia. Our team upholds the highest ethical standards to deliver personalized, life-affirming tributes. Serving Forsyth, Monroe County and beyond, we value professional autonomy to provide unmatched care. Join us to support families with compassion and expertise.
Job Summary: The Funeral Assistant is a part-time role supporting funeral directors in delivering exceptional service to grieving families. This position assists with service preparations, family interactions, and facility operations to ensure dignified experiences. Availability for evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts is essential. A valid driver’s license is required in the event driving a company vehicle is needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Arrange chapel setups for funerals and visitations, managing floral displays, and seating.
Provide empathetic support to families, addressing concerns and guiding them during services with professionalism.
What We Offer:
Ongoing training in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Flexible part-time scheduling.
Opportunity to contribute to a century-long legacy of compassionate care.
How to Apply: Please complete the form below or call 478-994-4266
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Our Story
A native of Macon, Harley Ray (Spanky) Beck began his career working part time in the funeral industry in 1978, serving his apprenticeship at Hart’s Mortuary under the leadership of J. Freeman Hart, Jr., Joe Childs, Jr. and Milton Heard III.
Spanky is a graduate of Gupton- Jones Mortuary College and Emory School of Medicine Eye Enucleation.
He was co-founder of Beck and Bridges Funeral Home in Gray, Georgia, selling his interest to partner Jerry Bridges, Sr. in 1986. Spanky and his family moved to Forsyth to open Monroe County Memorial Chapel in 1988 and to make Forsyth and Monroe County their home. Mr. Beck was also co-founder of Ingleside Memorial Chapel in Macon. In 1998 he sold his interest to SCI.
He supports and contributes to many organizations. Spanky is a charter member of the Forsyth Rotary Club and a member of the Forsyth Kiwanis Club. He actively works in the community to make this part of central Georgia a wonderful place to live and raise a family.
