Funeral Arranger - Union

Sci Corp; Bayamón (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Bayamón, PR is seeking a Funeral Assistant to arrange and conduct bereavement rites with compassion and professionalism, coordinating ceremonies and ensuring families' needs are met.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 3 years in funeral services, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with MS Office; you will support operations, transport, and aftercare while upholding licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant.
• Current driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and direct bereavement rites in a professional, caring manner per policies.
• Confirm authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
• Inform families of veteran recognition options and deliver services.
• Coordinate parking, ushering, transport, chapel services, and setup/teardown.
• Provide aftercare including documentation, stationery, insurance info, and pre-arrangements.
• Share potential pre-need referrals with Family Service Counselors.
• Ensure compliance with licensing authorities and regulations.
• Prepare and complete documents and online entries for services.
• Assist with general office duties: phones and reports.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, facility and property.
• Receive and inventory caskets and funeral home supplies.
• Ensure refreshments are available where allowed by law.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Integrity

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Postal Code: 00958

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon