Funeral Service Assistant (part-time)
Core
Provides clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations, including preparing for services, assisting with ceremonies, and handling client families.
Role type
part-time funeral service assistant
Builds
funeral services, memorial services, and cremation services
Domain
funeral services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
compassion, integrity, verbal communication, written communication, customer service, MS Office proficiency, database management, driving
Preferred skills
sales experience, MS Office proficiency, database management
Technologies
MS Office suite, databases, fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter, scale, stereo/video system
Responsibilities
deliver and set up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and personal keepsakes; prepare documents related to services and cremations; assist with respectful preparation of remains including dressing and lifting deceased; operate crematory as permitted; answer phones and operate office equipment; run errands for floral delivery and supplies; serve as an usher and park cars; drive Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families; ensure refreshments are available; assist with visitations and funeral services including dressing and casketing remains; greet and receive client families; accommodate family needs during services; wash and clean funeral home and client vehicles as required.
Seniority
part-time, entry-level