Funeral Services Assistant (part-time)

Sci Corp; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp is seeking an on-site associate to assist with funeral home and cremation duties. The role includes preparing for services, guiding families, delivering and setting up items, and handling documents under supervision.

Responsibilities also cover assisting with remains preparation, driving duties within allowed regulations, and providing clerical support. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred diploma in funeral service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; diploma training in funeral service preferred.
• Completion of a funeral service diploma program or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with service preparation: deliver and set up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns and keepsakes for client families.
• Prepare documents related to services and cremations.
• Assist with preparation of remains including dressing and handling per regulations.
• Perform office duties (phones, fax, computer, payments, postage).
• Run errands for supplies and flowers; assist with transportation needs for families.
• Greet and assist families; provide information and support during services and visitations.
• Clean and wash vehicles as needed and ensure refreshments are available where allowed.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Integrity

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training in funeral service

Tools

Computer software knowledge

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

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: 33618

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-FL - Tampa