Funeral Assistant / Attendant

Responsibilities

• Aid with the dignified transport and care of the deceased, including removals, lifting, carrying, transporting, and preparation activities.
• Prepare for services by delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos.
• Ensure proper care and storage of all items.
• Prepare documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance, as directed by management.
• Perform office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machines, computers, multiline phone systems, debit card machines, typewriters, postage meters and scales, and stereo/video systems.
• Run errands such as floral deliveries, supply pick-ups, and document drop-offs.
• Serve as an usher, assist with parking, and fulfill transportation requirements.
• Drive funeral home vehicles for services and family transportation.
• Assist with visitations, memorials, and funeral services, including chapel setup, dressing and casketing remains, and delivering family items and flowers.
• Greet and assist client families and visitors, providing information and support as needed.
• Accommodate family needs during services and visitations.
• Wash and clean funeral home vehicles and family vehicles when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to use a computer and type.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and willing to learn other software.
• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Able to maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and pull/push 200 lbs or more of removals if required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and pull/push 200 lbs or more of removals if required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

(Not specified)

Pay

(Not specified)

Schedule

(Not specified)