Compassionate Funeral Arranger & Ceremony Lead

Service Corporation International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan with Company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Diego, CA seeks a Funeral Assistant to support arranging and directing funerals and memorial ceremonies with care and professionalism.

You will confirm authorization, assist with logistics, coordinate arrangements, and provide compassionate customer service to families while upholding licensing rules and company policies. A high school diploma and 3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of funeral assistant experience.
• Licensing and driving record as required.

Responsibilities

• Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Assists with funeral services by: coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and; sets up and removes chairs
• In absence of Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of: documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits and pension, and; pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authorities, rules and regulations
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Assists with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
• Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory
• Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Compassion and integrity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Service Corporation International in San Diego, CA seeks a Funeral Assistant to support arranging and directing funerals and memorial ceremonies with care and professionalism.

You will confirm authorization, assist with logistics, coordinate arrangements, and provide compassionate customer service to families while upholding licensing rules and company policies. A high school diploma and 3 years of related experience are required.