Compassionate Funeral Admin & Field Ops Assistant

Service Corporation International; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Florida seeks an administrative associate to provide clerical support to funeral home locations. You will greet families, handle inquiries, process documents, and assist with obituaries and payroll as needed.

The role requires 1–2 years in an office or customer-focused setting, with strong MS Office skills, confidentiality, and excellent communication. This on-site position emphasizes compassion and professional service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of clerical or customer service experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced professional environment preferred.
• Proficient with computers, calculators, copiers, printers and fax machines.
• Strong verbal and written communication; detail oriented and confidential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents.
• Completes required permits and/or certificates.
• Prepares and processes Veteran’s Paperwork.
• Prepares marker monument placement paperwork.
• Ensures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and compliant with state/federal regulations and company rules.
• Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents.
• Receives and processes payments and contracts.
• Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers.
• Orders office supplies.
• Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments.
• Processes accounts payable transactions.
• Assists with the preparation of obituaries.
• Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as needed.
• Acts as backup to Receptionist.
• Greets family members and friends.
• Communicates client family’s needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member.
• Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times.
• Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in person.
• Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physicians.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Compassion and integrity

Confidentiality

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment knowledge

Job description

Service Corporation International in Florida seeks an administrative associate to provide clerical support to funeral home locations. You will greet families, handle inquiries, process documents, and assist with obituaries and payroll as needed.

The role requires 1–2 years in an office or customer-focused setting, with strong MS Office skills, confidentiality, and excellent communication. This on-site position emphasizes compassion and professional service in a fast-paced environment.