Funeral Home Assistant

We specialize in taking care of the needs of the people in our community. We are here to assist all families and friends during a challenging time by giving compassionate, professional care.

A funeral home assistant is an important role in the funeral home. Funeral Assistants are an important support for Funeral Directors and families. They are responsible for carrying out logistics at services as well as providing professional assistance to families and guests.

You will:

• Maintain a professional appearance and wear professional attire.
• Operate a company vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Courteously and promptly respond to all persons, not to be limited to, bereaved families, first responders, medical staff, and colleagues.
• Follow procedures to ensure proper identification and custody of the deceased.
• Completing light paperwork and other duties as assigned.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and safely operating necessary equipment.
• Setting up for visitations or services by arranging chairs, flowers, photos, memorabilia.
• Greet visitors, hand out memorial folders, provide funeral service related information.
• Clean facilities following services and performing general upkeep to maintain facility appearance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Basic computer and office skills.
• Valid driving license.
• Physically capable of lifting, pushing/pulling, and standing for long periods of time.
• The ability to lift 100 pounds regularly.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to work in extreme weather.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.

JOB TYPE: Part Time / On Call

No previous experience required, you will receive training to gain the necessary skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person