Funeral Arranger

Service Corporation International; Canóvanas (PR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Canóvanas, PR is seeking a Funeral Assistant to arrange, conduct and direct bereavement rites in a professional, organized, and caring manner in line with company policies. You will confirm service authorizations, inform families about veteran recognition options, and assist during ceremonies including parking, ushering, vehicle handling, chapel and cemetery support, and handling keepsakes.

This role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of related experience, plus

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant.
• Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations’ customs.
• Knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies.
• Confirms authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
• Informs client families of veterans services and ensures delivery of selected recognitions.
• Assists with funeral services: parking, ushering, driving, chapel and cemetery assistance, delivery of keepsakes and setting up/removing chairs.
• Provides aftercare including documentation, stationery, insurance and pension information, and pre-arrangements for next of kin when Family Service Counselor is unavailable.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Job 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)

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant

Licenses

• Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Postal Code: 00729

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-PR - Canovanas