Funeral Services 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 services assistant
Builds
funeral and memorial services
Domain
funeral services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
compassionate communication, MS Office proficiency, valid driver's license, document preparation, floral arrangement setup, vehicle operation and cleaning, respectful preparation of remains
Preferred skills
customer service experience, sales experience, database management
Technologies
MS Office suite, databases, multiline phone system, fax machine, computer, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter, scale, stereo/video system
Responsibilities
Greet and receive client families; prepare for services by setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, and urns; assist with dressing and casketing remains; operate crematory as permitted; drive funeral home vehicles; perform office duties like answering phones and operating equipment; run errands for supplies and deliveries; serve as an usher; ensure refreshments are available; wash and clean vehicles as required
Seniority
part-time, entry-level