Compassionate Funeral Services Assistant

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a Funeral Services Assistant to provide clerical and operational support for funeral operations. You will meet the general public, answer questions on funeral and cremation information, and assist during services and related duties as requested by management.

Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected. The role requires high school diploma and at least 3 years related experience, with strong communication and compassionate service as core

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage funeral service logistics and aftercare tasks.

Responsibilities

• Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner.
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements.
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans.
• Assists with funeral services by coordinating parking, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, and assisting at chapel, church services and cemetery.
• Delivers flowers, caskets, urns, photos and keepsakes; sets up and removes chairs.
• Provides aftercare including delivery of documentation and information on insurance, health benefits and pension when family is unavailable.
• Ensures pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors.
• Prepares and completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance.
• Assists with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports.
• Assists with maintenance of vehicles, facility and property.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies and places into inventory.
• Ensures refreshments are available where allowed by law.

Skills

Compassion and integrity

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Basic knowledge of religious and fr fr

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a Funeral Services Assistant to provide clerical and operational support for funeral operations. You will meet the general public, answer questions on funeral and cremation information, and assist during services and related duties as requested by management.

Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected. The role requires high school diploma and at least 3 years related experience, with strong communication and compassionate service as core