Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

Service Corporation International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Operations Assistant to support funeral home and cremation services, preparing for services, assisting families, and handling documents.

The role includes setup of floral arrangements, transport of remains when permitted, driving company vehicles for services, and delivering compassionate, professional service to client families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a funeral service diploma program or college training preferred.
• Experience in funeral service is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with funeral services preparation and setup for events and memorials.
• Prepare documents related to services and cremations as directed.
• Assist with preparation of remains including dressing and lifting when permitted by law.
• Perform basic office duties such as phones, fax, and multi-line system.
• Run errands for supplies and floral deliveries as needed.
• Serve as an usher and assist with parking or transportation as required.
• Drive funeral home vehicles for services and family transport.
• Ensure refreshments are available where permitted by law.
• Greet families entering the office and provide information and assistance.
• Accommodate family needs during services and visitation.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Funeral service program diploma (preferred)

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

Schedule

Must be flexible

Postal Code: 85042

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-AZ - Phoenix