Funeral Arranger

sci; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Funeral Assistant to support families through funeral and memorial services, coordinate logistics, and ensure compassionate, compliant service delivery. The role includes ceremony management, transportation coordination, and aftercare support.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years in funeral services, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail and high empathy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant.
• Current state license/ driving record as required by state laws.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and direct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner.
• Confirm authorization to proceed with the service arrangements.
• Coordinate logistics for veterans recognition and other services as applicable.
• Assist with transportation, ushering, chapel and cemetery duties, and handling keepsakes.
• Provide aftercare by delivering documents and information to families; assist with pre-arrangements when needed.
• Ensure licensing compliance and accurate completion of documents and entries.
• Support general office duties and facility maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Compassion

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

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)

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: 85712

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-AZ - Tucson