Funeral Arranger

Service Corporation International; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International seeks a Funeral Assistant in Riverside, CA to coordinate funeral and memorial services with sensitivity and professionalism. You will guide families through arrangements, coordinate logistics, and support aftercare when needed, ensuring timely completion of documents and adherence to regulations.

The role requires at least 3 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license with a clean record.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Arranges, conducts and directs funeral and memorial ceremonies with professionalism and care according to company policies.
• Confirms authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
• Inform families of veterans recognition/services and ensure delivery of selected items.
• Assist with funeral services including parking coordination, ushering, driving, chapel activities and cemetery setup.
• Provide aftercare when Family Service Counselor is unavailable, including documentation and pre-arrangements for next of kin.
• Share pre-need referrals with Family Service Counselors.
• Ensure compliance with licensing authorities and regulations.
• Prepare and complete documents and online entries related to services and cremations.
• Assist with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, facility and property.
• Receive caskets and supplies and place into inventory.
• Ensure refreshments are available where allowed.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Computers

Religious customs knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Services client families during funerals, visitations, and interment. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals.

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

Compensation

Salary: $21.00

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 92504

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - Riverside

Who we are.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times.

Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve.

What we do.

The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we’re dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

\"SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.