Funeral Attendant Job Description Sample

Overview & Responsibilities

SCI is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute. In a recent survey, our associates said that their work has special meaning and is not "just a job". We currently have a part time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary & Crematory in Grand Junction, CO. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity Memorial® provider network and grow your career in the funeral, cremation and cemetery services business. For us, there is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of people we serve.

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.

• Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned

• Directs calls to appropriate team members

• Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance

• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

• Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly

• Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service

• Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter and team player

• Compassionate towards others

• Ability to lift 100lbs+

SCI Overview

Who we are. What we do.

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.

We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.

As used herein, "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Overview & Responsibilities

SCI is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute. In a recent survey, our associates said that their work has special meaning and is not "just a job". We currently have a part time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Whitten Funeral Home/Park Avenue in Lynchburg, VA. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity Memorial® provider network and grow your career in the funeral, cremation and cemetery services business. For us, there is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of people we serve.

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.

• Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned

• Directs calls to appropriate team members

• Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance

• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

• Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly

• Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service

• Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter and team player

• Compassionate towards others

• Ability to lift 75lbs+

SCI Overview

Who we are. What we do.

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.

We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.

As used herein, "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Overview & Responsibilities

SCI is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute. In a recent survey, our associates said that their work has special meaning and is not "just a job". We currently have a part time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at National Funeral Home in Falls Church, VA. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity Memorial® provider network and grow your career in the funeral, cremation and cemetery services business. For us, there is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of people we serve.

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.

• Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned

• Directs calls to appropriate team members

• Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance

• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

• Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly

• Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service

• Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter and team player

• Compassionate towards others

• Ability to lift 75lbs+

SCI Overview

Who we are. What we do.

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.

We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.

As used herein, "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Overview & Responsibilities

SCI is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute. In a recent survey, our associates said that their work has special meaning and is not "just a job". We currently have a part time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe in Monroe, NC. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity Memorial® provider network and grow your career in the funeral, cremation and cemetery services business. For us, there is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of people we serve.

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.

• Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned

• Directs calls to appropriate team members

• Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance

• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

• Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly

• Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service

• Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter and team player

• Compassionate towards others

• Ability to lift 75lbs+

SCI Overview

Who we are. What we do.

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.

We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.

As used herein, "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Ambassador (Part-Time)

At Carriage Services, Inc., we are committed to being the most professional, ethical, and highest quality funeral and cemetery service organization in our industry. It is our belief that the right quality of staff provides the necessary foundation to fuel our high performance culture and allows us to be the best at serving the needs of client families and communities nationwide.

Job Description

The Ambassador performs a variety of tasks during the funeral and memorialization process and assists Funeral Directors and other location staff to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.

Preferred Hours will be days & weekends

• Actively serves as an ambassador of the business in the community to build trust and loyalty.

• Greets and directs client families and their guests at the funeral home.

• Escorts client families and their guests to the correct chapel or parlor in which services are being held.

• Directs visitors to guest book and distributes memorialization materials as needed.

• Answers questions and assists with serving the needs of the client families, their guests, and other visitors during the visitation and memorialization event.

• Represents the business in a professional and caring manner, maintaining a professional personal appearance and employing honesty, integrity, and ethical methods of performing duties.

• Receives and places flowers in chapels or parlors.

• Ensures refreshments are available to client families and their guests.

• Ensures that public spaces such as parlors, chapels, and reception/rest areas are prepared prior to scheduled services.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through personal community involvement.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.

• Ability to actively respond to the requests of the client families and their guests.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Company Overview

• Carriage Services is a leading provider of professional funeral and cemetery services and products in the United States. Headquartered in the vital, thriving city of Houston, Texas, Carriage is reaching out to care for families in diverse communities throughout the country. Carriage Services is changing the face of the funeral and cemetery industry in the United States. We invite you to be a part of this sweeping change. Carriage Services is an equal

opportunity employer.

Other details

• Job Family Funeral Operations

• Pay Type Hourly

• Becker-Ritter Funeral Home - 14075 West North Ave, Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Overview & Responsibilities

SCI is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute. In a recent survey, our associates said that their work has special meaning and is not "just a job". We currently have a part time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Cremation in Snellville, GA. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity Memorial® provider network and grow your career in the funeral, cremation and cemetery services business. For us, there is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of people we serve.

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.

• Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned

• Directs calls to appropriate team members

• Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance

• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

• Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly

• Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service

Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter and team player

• Compassionate towards others

• Ability to lift 75lbs+

SCI Overview

Who we are. What we do.

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.

We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.

As used herein, "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Funeral Home Managing Partner

• El Dorado, KS (Kirby-Morris Funeral Home)

If you are looking to join an organization that believes in the power of people, then a

career with Carriage is for you! Carriage Services is changing the face of

the funeral and cemetery services locally in the United States. Every

day, the work we do is directed by the following Five Guiding Principles:

• Honesty, integrity, and quality in all that we do.

• Hard work, pride of accomplishment, and shared success through employee ownership.

• Belief in the power of people through individual initiative and teamwork.

• Outstanding service and profitability go hand-in-hand.

• Growth of the company is driven by decentralization and partnership.

A Managing Partner owns the local operations and performance of the individual business through effective leadership, selection and development of talent, & ensuring the business meets or exceeds Standards. This ensures that every client family is presented every option and that their experience with the business is of the highest quality, most professional and ethical service possible.

Succeeding in our decentralized model entails two main components - leadership and management.

Leadership

• Leads funeral operations in growing market share by building strong relationships

with the community including (but not limited to) community businesses and

leaders.

• Leads funeral operations in providing the very best personal service to our client families.

• Leads cemetery maintenance operations in maintaining the beauty and attractiveness of our first-rate cemetery properties.

• Leads staff by providing coaching, mentoring and development opportunities including the setting and achievement of their goals.

• Leads and owns supplier and vendor relationships.

• Open to learning about continuously improving one's own leadership abilities.

Management

• Manages the financial achievements of our highly profitable and growing businesses

through analyzing the revenues and expenses via the profit and loss statements

for our firm that does not utilize budgets.

• Understands and embraces the idea of the selection, development, and coaching talent will lead to business growth opportunities.

• Manage, monitor, and understand compliance of federal, state, and local laws and regulations for operation of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematory operations.

• Develop and implement marketing plans to expand exposure of the location in the community.

• Ensures that all business operations permits are current and applied for in a timely manner.

• Manages and prepares capital requests and expenditures.

• Inspects all facilities, grounds, and locations to ensure all are maintained to

standards. Other managerial duties as assigned.

• Requirements

• Willingness to be on a lifelong learning journey.

• Self-starter and problem resolution skills with minimal supervision.

• Kansas based Dual licensed (Funeral Director / Embalmer) as required.

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience (funeral home or combo business desired).

• Must understand how to analyze financial reports to determine actions necessary to maintain and/or improve our businesses' performance.

• Ability to drive and learn a new market and grow our businesses.

• Willingness to explore additional prospecting channels.

• Bilingual a plus.

• Detail-oriented and ability to work in a team setting.

• Demonstrates Energy, Energizes others, Edge and ability to Execute consistently.

Other details

• Job Family Managing Partner

• Pay Type Salary

• Kirby Morris Funeral Home

• 224 West Ash, El Dorado, Kansas, United States of America

Overview & Responsibilities

SCI is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute. In a recent survey, our associates said that their work has special meaning and is not "just a job". We currently have a part time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary in Fillmore, CA. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity Memorial® provider network and grow your career in the funeral, cremation and cemetery services business. For us, there is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of people we serve.

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.

• Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned

• Directs calls to appropriate team members

• Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance

• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

• Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly

• Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service

• Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter and team player

• Compassionate towards others

• Ability to lift 75lbs+

SCI Overview

Who we are. What we do.

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.

We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.

As used herein, "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Overview & Responsibilities

SCI is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute. In a recent survey, our associates said that their work has special meaning and is not "just a job". We currently have a part time opening for a Funeral Services Assistant at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville, NC. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity Memorial® provider network and grow your career in the funeral, cremation and cemetery services business. For us, there is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of people we serve.

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.

• Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned

• Directs calls to appropriate team members

• Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance

• Maintains a friendly attitude while offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

• Assists passengers in and out of limousine with special emphasis and patience given to the handicapped and elderly

• Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service

• Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-starter and team player

• Compassionate towards others

• Ability to lift 75lbs+

SCI Overview

Who we are. What we do.

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.

We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

SCI offers advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in the industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.

As used herein, "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V