Funeral Arranger

Job Description

Job Description

The Funeral Arranger services client families during funerals, visitations, and interments. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals. 

All Arranger duties must be performed consistently with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

•    Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures

•    Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements

•    Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services

•    Assists with funeral services by coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and; sets up and removes chairs

•    In absence of Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits and pension, and; pre-arrangements for next of kin

•    Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors

•    Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authorities, rules and regulations

•    Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance

•    Assists with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary

•    Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property

•    Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory

Experience and Educational Requirements

•    High School diploma or equivalent experience

•    Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant Licenses

•    Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record 

•    Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs

•    Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required

•    High level of compassion and integrity

•    Good communication skills

•    Problem solving skills

•    Ability to multi task and set priorities

•    Detail oriented

AAP/EEO Statement
Legacy Funeral Group provides 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. 

4121 - Nevada