Funeral Attendant

Everstory-Partners; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

STD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Anniversary Award

Aspiring Managers Program

Employee Assistance Fund

Legend Award Program

Funeral and Cemetery Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Everstory Partners seeks a dedicated Funeral Attendant to assist the funeral team with transportation of loved ones into care and to serve as an attendant during services. You will help keep facilities clean, assist with services, and support coordination of related legal and administrative matters under supervision.

The role offers opportunities to learn the mortuary field and grow toward a career path in death care, with a strong emphasis on compassionate customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in client relations or facilities maintenance.
• Interest in mortuary science/end of life planning.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with funeral services and visitation, including greeting visitors and coordinating pallbearers.
• Transport individuals with care and support vehicle operations.
• Maintain funeral home cleanliness and facility upkeep.
• Support coordination of related legal and administrative tasks under a licensed Funeral Director.

Skills

Client relations

Facilities maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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
• Anniversary Award for each year of service
• Career Advancement and Training - Aspiring Managers Program
• Everstory Cares - Employee Assistance Fund
• Legend Award Program
• 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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.