Compassionate Funeral Services Assistant

Service Corporation International; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Florida is seeking a Funeral Attendant to perform a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles.

The role requires the ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, and may involve assisting with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• No prior work experience required; funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Funeral Services Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways.
• May assist with lifting deceased.
• Prepare rooms for a variety of services including setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn.
• Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information.
• May serve as pallbearer.
• May drive families to cemetery site.
• Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers.
• Office Assistance Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take 'first call' information.
• Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room.
• Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming.
• Review a variety of documents for accuracy.
• Data entry of document information into proprietary systems.
• Receive deliveries.
• Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task.
• Driver and vehicle maintenance Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family's residence, care center, or funeral home.
• May transport the deceased to funeral home.
• Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable.
• Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes.

Skills

Follow instructions

Phone etiquette

Communicate compassionately

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Service Corporation International in Florida is seeking a Funeral Attendant to perform a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles.

The role requires the ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, and may involve assisting with