Funeral Service Assistant

Service Corporation International; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Middleburg Heights, OH, seeks a part-time Funeral Service Assistant to support funeral operations with clerical tasks, guest reception, and service setup.

Responsibilities include preparing for services (flowers, chairs, keepsakes), answering phones, assisting with visitations, and driving/transport duties as needed. Strong communication, compassion, and basic MS Office skills are preferred; a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Previous customer service and/or sales experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office suite; ability and willingness to learn required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for services by delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and keepsakes.
• Answer phones courteously and handle office tasks (fax, multi-line phone, etc.).
• Assist with visitations, funerals, memorials and related ceremonies as requested; greet families.
• Drive funeral home vehicles for services and family pick-ups; assist with transportation needs.
• Ensure refreshments are available where allowed by law; support staff during services and visitations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

## Funeral Service AssistantApply: OH - Middleburg Heights: Part time: Posted Yesterday: Req.166217Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Provides clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations. Other general duties include meeting the general public, answering questions and providing information on funeral and cremation information and other related topics, answering phones courteously and in a polite manner, assisting on funeral, memorial and other services or ceremonies as requested by funeral home clients and management. Attendance at monthly staff meeting is expected. The Funeral Services Assistant duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.**Job Responsibilities*** Prepares for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage of any of these items* Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by management* Assists with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations* Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system.* Run errands such as for floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents, etc* Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements.* Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families* Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)* Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include; visitation and chapel set up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers.* Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance etc.,* Greets and receives client families and / or other persons entering the office for information and assistance* Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation* May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to time**Minimum Requirements****Education*** High school diploma or equivalent**Experience*** Previous customer service and/or sales experience preferred* Proficient with MS Office suite and databases preferred; ability and willingness to learn required**Certification/Licenses*** Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** High level of compassion and integrity* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills* Professional behaviors and team playerPostal Code: 44130Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-OH - Middleburg Heights