Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

Service Corporation International; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability with Dignity Memorial brand

Ongoing training

Advancement opportunities

Associate discount program

Job summary

SCI is seeking a Funeral Services Assistant to support the preparation of rooms for rituals, visitations and services, and to greet families on arrival at the funeral home. The role may involve driving funeral vehicles when required.

Ideal candidates demonstrate compassion, organizational skills, and professionalism, maintaining a respectful service-oriented attitude in challenging situations. The position offers stability and opportunities within the Dignity Memorial network.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to grieving families.
• Strong organizational abilities from paperwork to event coordination.
• Maintain a respectful, service-oriented demeanor in emotionally charged situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of rooms for rituals, visitations and services.
• Greet and assist families upon arrival at the funeral home.
• Drive funeral vehicles when required.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Job description

Are you a compassionate and organized individual looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Then look no further! We’re seeking a dedicated Funeral Services Assistant to join our team at SCI!

About this position:

As a Funeral Services Assistant on our team, you’ll assist with all aspects of funeral services including the preparation of various rooms for rituals, visitations and services. You’ll be responsible for greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home and, when required, driving funeral vehicles.

Ideal candidates will have:

Compassion – Ability to offer empathy, understanding and support to grieving families

Organizational skills – From paperwork to event coordination, accurate details are essential to our business

Professionalism – Maintain a respectful attitude and provide service excellence, even in emotionally charged situations

Embrace your meaningful career today!

Our Funeral Services Assistants enjoy:

• Stability, as part of SCI, the Dignity Memorial® brand is North America’s largest provider of cremation, funeral and cemetery services. Learn more at SCI-Corp.com.
• Ongoing training
• Advancement opportunities
• Associate discount program

We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:

“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”

BETTER HEALTH:

Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.

BETTER WEALTH:

We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.

BETTER SELF:

We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.

BETTER COMMUNITY:

Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.

Note: Eligibility requirements apply.

SCI 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.

Job Profile ID: F00226

Time Type: Part time

Location Name: McLaurin Funeral Home - Knollwood Memorial Park - Pinecrest Memorial Park - Cardinal Cremations - McLaurin at Pinecrest Crematory