Funeral Arranger - Union

sci; Bayamón (PR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Bayamón, PR seeks a Funeral Assistant to support ceremony coordination, family service delivery, and aftercare with compassion and integrity.

The role involves arranging services, handling documents, and assisting with transport and office duties while ensuring compliance with regulations and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Funeral Assistant.
• A current state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and direct funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally.
• Confirm authorization for service arrangements.
• Inform families of veteran recognition/services and coordinate delivery.
• Assist with transportation, ushering, chapel and cemetery duties.
• Handle documents and data entry for services.
• Provide aftercare information and referrals as needed.
• Maintain vehicles, facilities and inventory.
• Answer phones and support office duties.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and regulations.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

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

Postal Code: 00958

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon