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
• Aids 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, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and; setting up and removing 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
• Shares potential pre-need referrals 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
• Aids with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
• Aids 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

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
• Skills: 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

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 Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay and Schedule

• Salary: $21.00+ based on experience
• Schedule: Not specified

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 Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

• Salary: $21.00+ based on experience

Schedule

• Not specified

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 Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program