Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

SCI Shared Resources•Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Reporting to a Location Manager this position is responsible for assisting with funeral home and cremation related duties. Duties include preparing for services and memorials, providing information on funerals, cremations and other related topics and preparing documents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset
High level of compassion and integrity
Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred
Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent funeral industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation for services including: delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and ensuring proper care and storage of these items
Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance as directed
Assists with preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, postage meter and stereo/video system
Run errands such as floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents
Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform some transportation requirements
Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
Greets and receives client families and other persons entering the office for information and assistance
Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and or visitation
May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required