Funeral Services Assistant

Service Corporation International; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funeral services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking an Assistant to help with funeral home and cremation related duties. Responsibilities include preparing for services, providing information to families, and assisting with office tasks. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and a diploma in funeral service is preferred. Compassion and good communication skills are essential. This role offers a supportive environment for those passionate about helping others during challenging times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for services and setup of items.
• Prepare documents related to services and cremations.
• Assist with preparation of remains and office duties.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a diploma training program in funeral service

Job description

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Reporting to a Location Manager this position is responsible for assisting with funeral home and cremation related duties. Duties include preparing for services and memorials, providing information on funerals, cremations and other related topics and preparing documents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the preparation for services including: delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and ensuring proper care and storage of these items
• Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance as directed
• Assists with preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
• Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, postage meter and stereo/video system
• Run errands such as floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents
• Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform some transportation requirements
• Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
• Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
• Greets and receives client families and other persons entering the office for information and assistance
• Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and or visitation
• May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

• Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent funeral industry experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

• Current province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills