Funeral Arranger

Job Responsibilities

• Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Affords assistance with funeral services by: coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and; sets up and removes chairs
• In absence of Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of: documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits and pension, and; pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authorities, rules and regulations
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Affords assistance with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
• Affords assistance with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory
• Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant
• Licenses: Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs; Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required; High level of compassion and integrity; Good communication skills; Problem solving skills; Ability to multi task and set priorities; Detail oriented

Compensation

Salary: $18.40- $23.80 per hour

An individual’s pay within the scale is based on several factors that may include one or more of the following: background, skills, relevant experience, performance, education and work location.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Postal Code: 92683
• Category (Portal Searching): Operations
• Job Location: US-CA - Westminster