Funeral Attendant

SCI Shared Resources•Oceanside, CA

1d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. This support role performs a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, copying memorial materials, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles. Funeral Attendants also assist with the preparation of the deceased and casket. The ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, is required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Funeral Services 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 May serve as pallbearer May drive families to cemetery site Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers Office Assistance Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming Review a variety of documents for accuracy Data entry of document information into proprietary systems Receive deliveries Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task Driver and vehicle maintenance 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 Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
No prior work experience required
Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person
Ability to use personal computer and type
Ability to work and communicate effectively with others
Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families
Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations
Good verbal and written communications skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

Nice To Haves

Funeral industry experience preferred

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
May serve as pallbearer
May drive families to cemetery site
Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers
Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information
Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room
Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming
Review a variety of documents for accuracy
Data entry of document information into proprietary systems
Receive deliveries
Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task
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
Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes