Compassionate Funeral Ceremony Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare

Dependent Care

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Diego is seeking a Funeral Assistant to coordinate bereavement rites and support families with compassion and professionalism. You will assist with arrangements, transportation, and on-site duties, ensuring adherence to policy and licensing requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to multi-task while managing details. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant.
• Licenses: Current state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite.
• Skills: Compassion and integrity.
• Skills: Good communication.
• Skills: Problem solving.
• Skills: Ability to multi task and set priorities.
• Skills: Detail oriented.

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

Compassion

Integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Service Corporation International in San Diego is seeking a Funeral Assistant to coordinate bereavement rites and support families with compassion and professionalism. You will assist with arrangements, transportation, and on-site duties, ensuring adherence to policy and licensing requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to multi-task while managing details. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.