Funeral Director Associate

Company: Service Corporation International
Location: Mesa
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

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Aviso de recopilaci--n de California View all Jobs Returning Applicants: Sign in here Funeral Director Associate - SCI Jobs Join Our Talent Community - Funeral Director Interest Do you have a Funeral Director License I agree to receive email communication about future career opportunities. I agree to receive text messages about future career opportunities. Message and data rates may apply. Funeral Director Associate Mesa , Arizona Apply Now Join our talent community All current associates must apply through "My Career" on your Workday Homepage Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!Provides customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Learns how a Funeral Director implements choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs. Ensures customer needs are addressed.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
• Adheres to all Company and Regulatory requirements
• Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include:
• Removals and transfers
• Lifting of deceased human remains
• Dressing and casketing
• Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation
• Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
• Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items
• Removals and transfers
• Assists with funeral services by:
• Coordinating the parking of cars
• Ushering
• Driving funeral vehicles
• Assisting at chapel and church services
• Assisting at the cemetery
• Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
• Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items
• Participating at special functions
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of:
• Documentation
• Stationery
• Information on insurance, health benefits and pension,
• Pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Completes and accurately prepares of all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry
• Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed
• Assists with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property; receive caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory and carrying out any other responsibilities that may be reasonably delegated by management
• Answering phones, preparing reports as necessary and participating in staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assignedMINIMUM RequirementsEducation
  • High School diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma)
  • Currently enrolled in a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary scienceExperience
    • Typically requires 6 months of previous work experience in a customer service roleKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
      • Good driving record and valid driver's license
      • Previous customer service and/or sales experience would be a definite asset
      • Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset, or willingness to learn
      • Above average communication skills
      • High level of compassion and integrity
      • Problem solving skills
      • Ability to multi task and set priorities
      • Detail oriented
      • Professional and team playerWork CONDITIONSWork Environment
        • Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
        • Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
        • Professional Dress is required when in contact with familiesWork Postures
          • Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
          • Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
          • Climbing stairs to access buildings frequentlyPhysical Demands
            • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageWork Hours
              • Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises
              • Travel up to 25%Postal Code: 85202Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-AZ - MesaJob Profile ID: F00222 Apply Now Join our talent community

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