Funeral Assistant / Attendant Part-Time
About The Position
The part-time Funeral Assistant/Attendant supports funeral directors and assists with funeral, memorial, and other services, administrative tasks, phone inquiries, and general support. The role may involve the dignified transport and care of the deceased, including removals, lifting, carrying, transporting, preparation, dressing, and casketing. Funeral Assistants interact with the public, provide information about funeral and cremation services, and assist families with care and support. Duties are performed in accordance with the company’s mission, values, policies, and procedures. The position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and may extend beyond standard business hours. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions. Employees are required to wear professional dress when in contact with families, drive company-owned vehicles in the surrounding community, stand for frequent continuous periods of up to six hours per day, and frequently climb stairs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Able to use a computer and type.
- Proficient in the 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.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to lift 50 pounds and push or pull 200 pounds or more for removals if required.
- Able to pass a background check.
- Able to stand for frequent continuous periods of up to six hours per day and frequently climb stairs.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
- Able to wear professional dress when in contact with families.
Responsibilities
- Assist with removals of decedents, depending on location.
- Prepare, dress, and place decedents into caskets.
- Prepare service spaces by delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photographs, and personal keepsakes; ensure proper care and storage of items.
- Prepare documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance as directed by management.
- Perform office duties, including answering phones and operating office and service equipment.
- Run errands, including floral deliveries, supply pickups, 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.
- Accommodate family needs during services and visitations.
- Wash and clean funeral home vehicles and family vehicles when required.
- Work beyond standard business hours, including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
