Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

Service Corporation International; China Grove (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in China Grove, NC, seeks an Assistant to support funeral home and cremation duties. The role includes preparing for services, delivering floral arrangements and keepsakes, and assisting with family needs during services and visits.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a diploma training program in funeral service or relevant experience. A valid driver’s license and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Diploma training program in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation for services including delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and keepsakes; ensures proper care and storage.
• Prepares documents related to services and cremations; supports remains preparation as directed.
• Operates office tasks: phones, fax, computer, multi-line phone system, debit card machine, postage meter, stereo/video systems.
• Runs errands for supplies, documents and flowers.
• Acts as an usher, may park cars or assist with transportation for services.
• Drives funeral home vehicles for services and family pickups.
• Ensures refreshments are available where permitted by law and appropriate.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training program in funeral service

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Reporting to a Location Manager this position is responsible for assisting with funeral home and cremation related duties. Duties include preparing for services and memorials, providing information on funerals, cremations and other related topics and preparing documents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the preparation for services including: delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and ensuring proper care and storage of these items
• Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance as directed
• Assists with 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, postage meter and stereo/video system
• Run errands such as floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents
• Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform some transportation requirements
• Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
• Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
• Greets and receives client families and 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent funeral industry experience preferred
• Certification/Licenses Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset High level of compassion and integrity Good communication skills

Postal Code: 28023

Job Location: US-NC - China Grove

Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve.

The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we’re dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

"SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.