Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

Service Corporation International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a compassionate associate to assist with funeral home and cremation duties. Reporting to a Location Manager, you will help prepare for services, provide information to families, and handle related paperwork with care and discretion.

You may set up floral displays, transport items, greet families, assist with remains preparation within legal guidelines, and perform light office duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; diploma in funeral service preferred.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs; strong communication and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assists with service preparations including floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and keepsakes.
• Prepares documents related to services and cremations; handles tasks as directed.
• Assists with preparation of remains, including dressing and lifting, as permitted by law.
• Performs office duties (phones, fax, computer, payments) and greets client families.
• Runs errands for floral deliveries and supplies; helps with transportation needs.
• Acts as usher; may assist with parking and transportation for families.
• Drives funeral home vehicles for services and family transport.
• Ensures refreshments are available where allowed by law.
• Greets and assists client families and visitors seeking information.
• Accommodates family needs during services and visitations.
• May wash/clean funeral home vehicles and client vehicles as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training 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
• Schedule: Must be flexible
• Postal Code: 85042

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-AZ - Phoenix

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.