Funeral Services Assistant

Funeral Services AssistantProvides clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations. Other general duties include meeting the general public, answering questions and providing information on funeral and cremation information and other related topics, answering phones courteously and in a polite manner, assisting on funeral, memorial and other services or ceremonies as requested by funeral home clients and management. Attendance at monthly staff meeting is expected. The Funeral Services Assistant duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.Job ResponsibilitiesPrepares 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 itemsPrepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by managementAssists 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 regulationsPerforms 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, etcServes as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements.Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up familiesEnsures 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 assistanceAccommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitationMay wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to timeMinimum RequirementsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalentExperiencePrevious customer service and/or sales experience preferredProficient with MS Office suite and databases preferred; ability and willingness to learn requiredCertification/LicensesValid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:High level of compassion and integrityClear and concise verbal and written communication skillsProfessional behaviors and team playerCompensation: Salary: $17.05/hr.Benefits: Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) *Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance ProgramPostal Code: 60016-4611 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-IL - Des Plaines