What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Assistant position at Valhalla Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Cemetery?
The Funeral Services Assistant duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage of any of these items
- Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by management
- Assists with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
- Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system.
- Run errands such as for floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents, etc
- Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements.
- Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
- Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
- Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include; visitation and chapel set up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers.
- Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance etc.,
- Greets and receives client families and / or other persons entering the office for information and assistance
- Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation
- May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to time
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Previous customer service and/or sales experience preferred
- Proficient with MS Office suite and databases preferred; ability and willingness to learn required
Certification/Licenses
- Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.88 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- St. Louis, MO 63133 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- St. Louis, MO 63133: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18