Funeral Arranger

sci; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account with Company Co

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCI in San Diego, CA is seeking a Funeral Assistant to coordinate bereavement rites and assist families during funeral services with professionalism and compassion. You will help with ceremony setup, transportation logistics, and post-service communication.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in funeral assistance, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. We offer comprehensive benefits and a structured team environment in a culture dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

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.
• Informs client families of veteran recognition/services and ensures delivery.
• Assists with funeral services by coordinating parking, ushering, driving vehicles, and related tasks.
• Prepares and completes documents and online entries for services and maintenance.
• Answers phones and assists with general office duties.
• Maintains vehicles, the facility and property.
• Receives caskets and funeral supplies and accounts for inventory.

Skills

Religious customs

MS Office

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking & prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

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

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 an hour based on experience

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: 92121

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - San Diego