Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

Service Corporation International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the funeral services industry is seeking a Funeral Services Assistant for part-time work. This role involves providing clerical and administrative support, assisting families during services, and preparing for funeral operations. Candidates must show compassion and possess strong communication skills, coupled with a high school diploma. Join a supportive team that values the celebration of lives.

Qualifications

• High level of compassion and integrity required.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Professional behaviors and teamwork are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for services including delivery and setup of items.
• Assist with client interactions and provide support during services.
• Perform clerical duties, like answering phones and managing documents.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

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 player

Postal Code: 30328

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-GA - Sandy Springs

Job Profile ID: F00226

Time Type: Part time

Location Name: Sandy Springs Chapel