Funeral Attendant

Foundation Partners Group; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group seeks a Funeral Attendant to support viewings, funerals, and memorial services, including transport of remains and setup as needed. You will assist the funeral director and coordinate with family and guests to ensure dignified services at the location.

The role involves moving remains, guiding attendees, and driving vehicles in the funeral procession. Weekend, evening, and on-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and on-call as needed.
• Strong communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and a team player.
• Ability to lift 75lbs safely.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the funeral director with tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure services run smoothly.
• Maintain a friendly attitude while assisting and guiding visitors.
• Assist in moving the casketed deceased and related items in/out of visitation areas.
• Drive the hearse, family limousine, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and related activities.

Skills

Empathy

On-call availability

Communication

Detail-oriented

Lift 75lbs

Driver's license

Job description

The Funeral Attendant will set up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, transfer of remains from the place of death to the funeral home, and other tasks associated with funeral and memorial services as assigned by management.

Overview & Responsibilities

• Assists the funeral director with a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to ensure that services run smoothly
• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location
• Assists in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related items in and out of visitation area funeral home chapel, church, or other places of service
• Drives the hearse, family limousine, or other vehicles in the funeral cortege and other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service to customers
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and days on an on-call basis as needed
• Strong communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and a team player
• Ability to lift 75lbs safely
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record

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