Funeral Assistant / Attendant Part-Time

Legacy Funeral Group, LLC•Monahans, TX

About The Position

The Part-Time Funeral Assistant / Attendant supports funeral directors and assists with funeral, memorial, and other services as requested. The role also provides administrative support, answers phones courteously, responds to general inquiries, and interacts with the public to share information about funeral and cremation services. The assistant helps families receive a high level of care and support and may assist with the dignified transport and care of the deceased, including removals, lifting, carrying, transportation, and preparation activities. Duties must be performed consistently with the company’s mission and values and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions. Professional dress is required when interacting with families. The role includes driving company vehicles, with and without passengers, in the surrounding community and varying traffic conditions. Frequent standing for periods totaling up to six hours per day and frequent stair climbing are required. The position may require work beyond standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use a computer and type.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite and willingness to learn other software.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or pull up to 200 pounds or more when handling removals, if required.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to work beyond standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to stand for frequent, continuous periods, totaling up to six hours per day, and frequently climb stairs.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
Ability to drive company-owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in the surrounding community and varying traffic conditions.
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity, including paperwork, calculators, computers, and phone usage.
Professional dress when in contact with families.

Responsibilities

May assist with removals of decedents, depending on location.
Assist with preparing and dressing decedents and placing them into caskets.
Prepare for services by delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photographs, and personal keepsakes or mementos, and 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 fax machines, computers, multiline phone systems, debit card machines, typewriters, postage meters and scales, and stereo/video systems.
Run errands, including 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.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform duties consistently with the company mission and values.