Funeral Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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 personal keepsakes or mementos; ensure appropriate care and storage of these items.
• Prepare documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance as directed by management.
• Assist with respectful preparation of the deceased, including dressing and lifting, or operate a 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, 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 the visitation area and chapel, dressing and casketing remains, and delivering family items and flowers.
• Greet and receive client families and other people entering the office, and provide 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 and follow the company’s mission, values, policies, and procedures.