Funeral Attendant (part-time)

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways.
• May assist with lifting deceased.
• Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn.
• Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information.
• Serve as pallbearer.
• Drive families to cemetery site.
• Following services, remove, clean, and properly store company property as well as package, load, or deliver family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers.
• Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home.
• May transport the deceased to funeral home.
• Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable.
• Fuel vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• No prior work experience required, funeral industry experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person.
• Use personal computer and type.
• Work and communicate effectively with others.
• Maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work with colleagues to accomplish tasks.
• Work evenings and weekends.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds.