Compassionate Funeral Director & Embalmer

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida in Canton, Texas is seeking a compassionate funeral assistant to support families through every step of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies, and interment.

This on-site role requires tact, organization, and a respectful presence while handling sensitive details. Under a licensed funeral director's guidance, you will take initial calls, assist families, prepare documents, coordinate services with venues and vendors, and help ensure compliant, meaningful

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery.
• Must meet licensing requirements in applicable state/province.
• Valid driver''s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• On-call responsibilities: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and transfers.
• Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts. Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
• Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion and integrity

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida in Canton, Texas is seeking a compassionate funeral assistant to support families through every step of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies, and interment.

This on-site role requires tact, organization, and a respectful presence while handling sensitive details. Under a licensed funeral director's guidance, you will take initial calls, assist families, prepare documents, coordinate services with venues and vendors, and help ensure compliant, meaningful