Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced-on call Funeral Assistant for after-hours and weekends.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner. This can include overseeing processions and assisting with cemetery parking as needed, acting as a pallbearer, delivering and placing floral arrangements, picking up cremated remains from the crematory, and ensuring that no items are left behind and trash is picked up following a service.
- Care for the deceased respectfully while performing a variety of tasks, including removals and transfers.
- The Funeral Assistant will provide support and assistance to funeral staff and clientele, performing a variety of tasks required to deliver respectful, professional, and thoughtful funeral services.
- Assist with fleet maintenance.
- Assist funeral staff with errands – this may include bank deposits, picking up death certificates, supplies, etc.
- Maintain and oversee locations after funerals, in churches or the chapel.
REQUIREMENTS
- Mindful and focused transportation of decedent's remains to and from the funeral home.
- One-year of experience a plus but will train.
- Ability to serve and maintain several families at each time.
- Excellent communication skills and detail oriented.
- Important level of empathy and compassion.
- Able to lift 50-75lbs.
- Ability to work flexible on call hours including weekends and evenings according to schedule.
- Clean driving record.
- Knowledge of Funeral Business is a plus
- Professional dress.
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Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
