Funeral Arranger

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Co

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Riverside, CA seeks a Funeral Assistant to support client families during funerals, visitations and interments. You will coordinate ceremonies, assist licensed staff, and help with documents, arrangements and aftercare while providing compassionate service.

The role requires high school education, 3+ years related experience in funeral assistance, and a valid driver’s license. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of funeral services and customer service.
• Ability to communicate clearly with families and licensed staff.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a funeral home environment.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, conduct and direct funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally and with care.
• Confirm authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
• Inform families of additional services for veterans and ensure delivery of selected items.
• Assist with funeral services including parking, ushering, driving vehicles, chapel and cemetery tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Detail oriented

Multitasking

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

Benefits

• 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