Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

sci; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Tampa seeks an associate to assist with funeral home and cremation duties, including service setup, document preparation, and family support. You will help with preparation of remains, transport, and office tasks while maintaining compassion and professionalism.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and prefer diploma training in funeral service, plus a valid driver's license and reliable work ethic. This is a full-time position in our Tampa location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Diploma training in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred.
• Good communication skills and compassion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for services including setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns and keepsakes.
• Prepare documents related to services and cremations as directed.
• Assist with preparation of remains, including dressing and lifting as permitted by law.
• Perform office duties and operate basic equipment and systems.
• Run errands and assist with transportation and parking as needed.
• Greet client families and provide information and assistance during services.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

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

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Postal Code: 33609

Job Location: US-FL - Tampa