Funeral Attendant

Everstory Partners; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and STD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement and Training

Funeral and Cemetery Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Everstory Partners in Collinsville, Illinois, seeks a compassionate and responsible individual for a role in funeral services. Responsibilities include supporting the funeral team, maintaining facilities, and transporting individuals with care. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401k with company match. Opportunity for career advancement in mortuary science is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in client relations or facilities maintenance.
• Strong desire to start a career in mortuary science or end-of-life planning.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Keep facilities clean and organized.
• Assist during funeral services and visitation.
• Transport individuals with care.

Skills

Client relations

Facilities maintenance

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Why Everstory

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.

The Impact You Will Make

This role has an opportunity to make a significant impact on our customer's families and loved ones by assisting the funeral team with the transportation of loved ones into our care, and by being present and working as an attendant during services. While you are responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, and driving vehicles, you will also be able to assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service. Under the supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, you will be able to learn the industry and work toward a career path in death care. Your primary focus will be on:

• Funeral Home upkeep, (dusting, vacuum, cleaning)
• Assisting in funeral services and visitation, including: greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.
• Transporting individuals with extreme care
• Performing all other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.
• A strong desire to start a career in mortuary science/end of life planning.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Possesses valid state driver's license.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.
• Possesses a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.
• Able to occasionally stand/walk and frequently lift or push.
• This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.

Our Investment in You

Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and STD Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement and Training
• Funeral and Cemetery Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401k with Company Match

Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

The pay range for this role is based on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic. They include skill set, experience and training, licensure and certification, and other business and organizational needs. This range estimate has been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.