Funeral Attendant Job Description Sample

Overview

FUNERAL ATTENDANT

StoneMor Partners L.P. is conducting a search for a full-time Funeral Attendant to join.

Under supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, this position assist our staff with working services and transportation of individuals loved ones into our care and assist with other responsibilities at the funeral home. Also responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, driving vehicles and may assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, 401k, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement & more. Click here for more benefits information!

StoneMor Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant & continuous cleanliness and sanitary disinfection of Funereal Home facilities, equipment & instruments.

• Assists in finalizing details of arrangement requests/needs.

• Assists in funeral services and visitation including greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.

• Transports tindividuals' loved ones.

• Performs technical, cosmetic and embalming related services under the direction of a licensed Funeral Director.

• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of funeral home related permits and documents.

• Performs all other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.

• Desire to start career in mortuary science/end of life planning.

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

• Must possess valid state driver's license.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.

• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.

• Requires occasional standing/walking and frequent lifting or pushing

Overview

FUNERAL ATTENDANT

Melbourne, FL

StoneMor Partners L.P. is conducting a search for a full-time Funeral Attendant to join 907 Davis Seawinds Funeral Home.

Under supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, this position assist our staff with working services and transportation of individuals loved ones into our care and assist with other responsibilities at the funeral home. Also responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, driving vehicles and may assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, 401k, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement & more. Click here for more benefits information!

StoneMor Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant & continuous cleanliness and sanitary disinfection of Funereal Home facilities, equipment & instruments.

• Assists in finalizing details of arrangement requests/needs.

• Assists in funeral services and visitation including greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.

• Transports tindividuals' loved ones.

• Performs technical, cosmetic and embalming related services under the direction of a licensed Funeral Director.

• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of funeral home related permits and documents.

• Performs all other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.

• Desire to start career in mortuary science/end of life planning.

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

• Must possess valid state driver's license.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.

• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.

• Requires occasional

Overview

FUNERAL ATTENDANT (Part-Time)

New Bern, NC

StoneMor Partners L.P. is conducting a search for a part-time Funeral Attendant to join Pollock-Best.

Under supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, this position assist our staff with working services and transportation of individuals loved ones into our care and assist with other responsibilities at the funeral home. Also responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, driving vehicles and may assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service.

StoneMor Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant & continuous cleanliness and sanitary disinfection of Funereal Home facilities, equipment & instruments.

• Assists in finalizing details of arrangement requests/needs.

• Assists in funeral services and visitation including greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.

• Transports tindividuals' loved ones.

• Performs technical, cosmetic and embalming related services under the direction of a licensed Funeral Director.

• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of funeral home related permits and documents.

• Performs all other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.

• Desire to start career in mortuary science/end of life planning.

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

• Must possess valid state driver's license.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.

• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.

• Requires occasional

Overview

FUNERAL ATTENDANT

Daytona Beach, FL

StoneMor Partners L.P. is conducting a search for a part-time Funeral Attendant to join 895 Lohman Funeral Home - Daytona.

Under supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, this position assist our staff with working services and transportation of individuals loved ones into our care and assist with other responsibilities at the funeral home. Also responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, driving vehicles and may assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, 401k, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement & more. Click here for more benefits information!

StoneMor Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant & continuous cleanliness and sanitary disinfection of Funereal Home facilities, equipment & instruments.

• Assists in finalizing details of arrangement requests/needs.

• Assists in funeral services and visitation including greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.

• Transports tindividuals' loved ones.

• Performs technical, cosmetic and embalming related services under the direction of a licensed Funeral Director.

• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of funeral home related permits and documents.

• Performs all other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.

• Desire to start career in mortuary science/end of life planning.

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

• Must possess valid state driver's license.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.

• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.

• Requires occasional

Overview

FUNERAL HOME ATTENDANT

CITY, STATE

StoneMor Partners is conducting a search for a full-time/part-time Funeral Attendant to join our team at FUNERAL HOME NAME.

This is an excellent entry level opportunity for those looking to establish a career and gain experience within the funeral industry.

StoneMor Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.

• Greet people at the funeral home.

• Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.

• Obtain burial permits and appropriate documentation.

• Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.

• Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.

• Drive funeral vehicles, such as cars or hearses.

• Arrange floral offerings or lights.

• Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.

• Act as pallbearers.

• Other duties as assigned by Funeral Home Manager.

Qualifications

• High School equivalency required.

• Coursework or interest in mortuary science is preferred.

• Experience in customer service role.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.

• Requires a relatively high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.

• Requires occasional standing/walking and occasional lifting or pushing.

• Requires frequent liftin

Overview

FUNERAL ATTENDANT

Raleigh, NC

StoneMor Partners L.P. is conducting a search for a part-time Funeral Attendant to join Montlawn Funeral Home.

Under supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, this position assist our staff with working services and transportation of individuals loved ones into our care and assist with other responsibilities at the funeral home. Also responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, driving vehicles and may assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service.

StoneMor Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant & continuous cleanliness and sanitary disinfection of Funereal Home facilities, equipment & instruments.

• Assists in finalizing details of arrangement requests/needs.

• Assists in funeral services and visitation including greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.

• Transports tindividuals' loved ones.

• Performs technical, cosmetic and embalming related services under the direction of a licensed Funeral Director.

• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of funeral home related permits and documents.

• Performs all other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.

• Desire to start career in mortuary science/end of life planning.

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

• Must possess valid state driver's license.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.

• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.

• Requires occasional

Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation

Funeral Director/Embalmer

The Funeral Director/ Embalmer is accountable for performing a variety of tasks during the preparation, planning, and execution of the funeral and memorialization process to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client

families and their guests are exceeded.

• Consults with client families or legal representative of the

deceased to create services designed to meet their memorialization

expectations.

• Ensures that client families are presented with all

merchandizing and service options available.

• Obtains information needed to complete required documents

such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance.

• Coordinates all service arrangements and details with clergy,

other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others

who may participate in conducting the funeral service.

• Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter

contracts, and complete necessary forms.

• Prepares and embalms the deceased for interment, cremation,

or other disposition in conformity with legal requirements and with the

utmost respect and dignity.

• Ensures proper paperwork, including permits, logs,

identification tags, and certificates are completed accurately and timely

and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Utilizes personal protective equipment and adheres to

relevant operational and safety procedures.

• Dresses, applies cosmetics, and performs casketing duties.

• Plans, schedules, and conducts visitations and services..

• Places casket or remains in visitation area, adjusts light

fixtures, and arranges or supervises arrangement of flowers or plants to

comply with client family wishes.

• Directs and usher families and service attendees to and from

the location of the funeral service.

• Supervises and assists in the transportation of client

families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.

• Arranges and coordinates shipment or transportation of

remains to and from other cities and locations.

• Instructs and oversees work of Apprentice Funeral

Directors/Embalmers on cases, services, and paperwork.

• Stocks and cleans preparation room and refrigeration unit.

• Works on-call /first-call, as needed.

• Works independently with little or no supervision.

• Other

duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Mortuary Science or

currently pursuing required.

• 2 years' experience as a Licensed

Funeral Director/Embalmer.

• Valid MA or CT Funeral Director/ Embalmer

License.

• Attend and perform work in a professional

and courteous manner in accordance with the employer's requirements.

• Demonstrated willingness to

participate in growing market share through community involvement.

• Creativity when dealing with

client families

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal, as well as

external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families.

• Ability to empathize with client families and their guests

and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.

• Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or

dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.

• Maintains a positive attitude and

working environment through organization and communication.

• Ability to simultaneously handle

multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.

• Valid state issued driver's

license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

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 Salary

• Forastiere Funeral Home - 45 Locust Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, 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 Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, TX. 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 Grand View Memorial Park/Bethany Cemetery in Pasadena, TX. 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