Funeral Assistant / Attendant Part-Time

Legacy Funeral Group•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Funeral Assistant/Attendant supports funeral directors and assists with funeral, memorial, and other services. The role also provides administrative support, answers phones courteously, and responds to general inquiries. Duties may include dignified transport and care of the deceased, removals, lifting, carrying, transportation, and preparation activities. The assistant interacts with the public, shares information about funeral and cremation services, and supports families to help ensure they receive a high level of care. Duties are performed consistently with the company’s mission and values and in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position requires work beyond standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions. Professional dress is required when interacting with families. The employee drives company-owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in the surrounding community and varying traffic conditions. The role involves frequent, continuous periods of standing, up to six hours per day, and frequent stair climbing. Physical demands include lifting 50 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 200 pounds, and manual dexterity for paperwork and use of office equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to use a computer and type.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 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 work beyond standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Able to stand for frequent, continuous periods, up to six hours per day, and frequently climb stairs.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
Able to drive company-owned vehicles with and without passengers in varying traffic conditions.
Manual dexterity for paperwork and use of calculators, computers, and phones.
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; 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, such as 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 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 in keeping with the company mission and values.