Funeral Assistant Part-Time

Job Description

Job Description

The part-time Funeral Assistant / Attendant plays an integral role in the funeral home by supporting funeral directors and assisting with a variety of duties. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, courteously answering phones, assisting with funeral, memorial, and other services as requested by clients and management, and responding to general inquiries. Duties may also involve helping with the transport and care of the deceased, including decedent removal, lifting, carrying, transporting, and preparation. In addition, Funeral Assistants interact with the public, share information about funeral and cremation services, and assist families to ensure they receive the highest level of care and support.

The Funeral Assistant duties must be performed consistently with the company mission and values, and in adherence to the company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Competencies

• May assist with removals of decedents (varies by location).
• Assists with preparing, dressing, and placing decedents into caskets.
• Prepares for services by delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos; ensures proper care and storage of all items.
• Prepares documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance, as directed by management.
• Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machines, computers, multiline phone systems, debit card machines, typewriters, postage meters and scales, and stereo / video systems.
• Runs errands such as floral deliveries, supply pick-ups, and document drop-offs.
• Serves as an usher, assists with parking, and fulfills transportation requirements.
• Drives funeral home vehicles for services and family transportation.
• Assists with visitations, memorials, and funeral services, including chapel setup, dressing and casketing remains, and delivering family items and flowers.
• Greets and assists client families and visitors, providing information and support as needed.
• Accommodates family needs during services and visitations.
• Washes and cleans funeral home vehicles and, when required, family vehicles.
• Must be able to work beyond standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Required Education and Experience

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

AAP / EEO Statement

Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veterans and / or any other status or condition protected by law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

3682 - Texas