Funeral Services Assistant

SCI Shared Resources•Bryan, TX

About The Position

Reporting to a Location Manager, the Funeral Services Assistant helps with funeral home and cremation-related duties. The role includes preparing for services and memorials, providing information about funerals, cremations, and related topics, and preparing documents. It also involves supporting client families, assisting with service and visitation needs, and performing office, vehicle, and errand duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current state- or province-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
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.
Knowledge of computers and some software.

Responsibilities

Assist with service preparation, including delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photographs, and family keepsakes, and ensure proper care and storage of these items.
Prepare documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance as directed.
Assist with preparation of the deceased, including dressing and lifting, or operate the crematory, as permitted by law and company regulations.
Perform office duties, including answering phones and operating office equipment and systems.
Run errands, such as delivering flowers and picking up supplies or documents.
Serve as an usher and, when 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.
Greet and receive client families and others 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.