Compassionate Funeral Service Assistant

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in California is seeking a Funeral Service Attendant to represent the company with care, assist families during services, and help coordinate transportation and logistics.

This on-site role requires a valid California driver's license, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and comfort with standing for long periods; weekend and holiday shifts are required, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring and professional demeanor.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Comfortable standing for long periods.
• Must be available for varying work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Represent Forest Lawn in a courteous and professional manner. Uphold and exceed client families' expectations for funeral services.
• Understand the need for and maintain confidentiality of all family information.
• Provide parking assistance and directions for guests and families.
• Accept, transport, and set up flower arrangements at services and gravesites.
• Distribute memory folders, prayer cards, tissues, water, etc., as directed.
• Provide clean up and housekeeping duties before and after the completion of services.
• Assist in conducting services with a complete understanding of funeral practices, Forest Lawn procedure, and certain legal requirements.
• Use Service Sheet, Director's Papers, and other resources available.
• Understand and identify service needs, reporting deficiencies to Assistant Director and Service Director.
• Provide casket bearing directions to families at services or assist with bearing as necessary.
• Contribute to maintaining clean and presentable facilities and grounds.
• Review permits for accuracy, accept appropriate contract payments at services as necessary.
• Perform cleaning and cosmetic maintenance of professional vehicles, reporting repair items as necessary.
• Confirm decedent identification verification in preparation for transportation and services. Transport decedents as necessary.
• Operate all Funeral Service-related vehicles and equipment. Assist in training new employees as necessary on safe operating practices.
• Attend all required safety, employee, and other associated meetings.
• Perform basic military flag folding with assistance from Service Director.
• Complete a comprehensive written account of each funeral service, submitted on the same day as services.
• Occasional hands-on contact with decedent as needed.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Public speaking

CA Driver's License

Lift 75 lbs

Stand long periods

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in California is seeking a Funeral Service Attendant to represent the company with care, assist families during services, and help coordinate transportation and logistics.

This on-site role requires a valid California driver's license, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and comfort with standing for long periods; weekend and holiday shifts are required, with comprehensive benefits offered.