Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

Service Corporation International•Hickory, NC

About The Position

Provides clerical and administrative support for funeral operations and assists with funeral, memorial, visitation, and other ceremonies as requested by client families and management. The role includes greeting the public, answering questions and phones courteously, and providing information about funeral and cremation services. Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected. Duties must be performed in keeping with the company’s mission and values and in adherence to its policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
High level of compassion and integrity.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Professional behavior and ability to work as a team player.
Ability and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service and/or sales experience.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite and databases.

Responsibilities

Prepare for services by delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photographs, and other family keepsakes or mementos, and ensure their proper care and storage.
Prepare documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance as directed by management.
Assist with respectful preparation of deceased persons, including dressing and lifting, or operate the crematory, as permitted by law and company regulations.
Perform office duties, including answering phones and operating a fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale, and stereo/video system.
Run errands, including delivering flowers and picking up supplies or documents.
Serve as an usher and, as needed, park cars or perform transportation duties.
Drive funeral home vehicles for services and to pick up families.
Ensure refreshments are available where allowed by law.
Assist with visitations, memorials, and funeral services, including setting up visitation and chapel areas, dressing and casketing remains, and delivering family items and flowers.
Greet and receive client families and other visitors entering the office for information and assistance.
Accommodate family needs during services and visitations.
Wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required.
Attend monthly staff meetings.