Funeral Attendant

Foundation Partners Group • Whitewater, WI

6d

About The Position

The Funeral Attendant sets up and assists with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, transfers of remains from the place of death to the funeral home, and other tasks associated with funeral and memorial services as assigned by management. The attendant assists the funeral director with tasks during funerals and visitations to help services run smoothly, welcomes and guides people entering the location, helps move the casketed deceased and related items between service areas and locations, and drives vehicles such as the hearse or family limousine in the funeral cortege and for other funeral-related activities.

Requirements

• Be caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class customer service.
• Be available to work weekends, evenings, and days on an on-call basis as needed.
• Have strong communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity.
• Be detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and work well as part of a team.
• Be able to safely lift 75 pounds.
• Have a valid state-issued driver's license and a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with viewings, funeral services, and memorial services.
• Transfer remains from the place of death to the funeral home.
• Perform other funeral- and memorial-service tasks as assigned by management.
• Assist the funeral director with tasks during funerals and visitations to help services run smoothly.
• Maintain a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to people entering the location.
• Assist with moving the casketed deceased and related items in and out of visitation areas, the funeral home chapel, churches, and other service locations.
• Drive the hearse, family limousine, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and for other funeral-related activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed