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Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Funeral Services Assistant

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeRosemère, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Previous customer service and/or sales experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and databases is preferred; the ability and willingness to learn is required.
  • A valid provincial driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
  • The ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly is required.
  • The ability to act with kindness and compassion toward deceased individuals and their families is required.
  • The ability to remain composed in difficult situations is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
  • Computer proficiency is required.
  • The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
  • The ability to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and push or pull up to 90 kilograms (200 pounds) is required.
  • The ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions is required.
  • Professional attire is required when interacting with families.
  • Frequent and continuous standing for up to six hours per day and frequent stair climbing may be required.
  • Local travel and driving company vehicles in varying traffic conditions are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations.
  • Meet the general public, answer questions, and provide information about funerals, cremations, and related topics.
  • Answer phones courteously and politely and attend the monthly staff meeting.
  • Prepare services by delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photographs, and other family keepsakes, and ensure their proper care and storage.
  • Prepare documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance as directed by management.
  • Assist with the respectful preparation of deceased individuals, including dressing and lifting, or operate the crematory as permitted by law and company regulations.
  • Operate office equipment and systems, including a fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, postage meter and scale, and stereo/video system.
  • Run errands such as delivering flowers and collecting supplies or documents.
  • Serve as an usher, park cars, and perform transportation requirements.
  • Drive funeral home vehicles for services and to pick up families.
  • Ensure refreshments are available where permitted by law.
  • Assist with visitations, memorial services, and funeral services, including visitation and chapel setup, dressing and casketing remains, and delivering family items and flowers.
  • Greet and receive client families and other visitors seeking information or assistance.
  • Accommodate family needs during services and visitations.
  • Wash and clean funeral home and client vehicles when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous customer service and/or sales experience.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and databases.

About the Company

Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

SCI is the leading provider of death care products and services in North America, operating funeral homes and cemeteries under the Dignity Memorial brand. It offers end-of-life services such as funeral planning, cremation, and cemetery property and services, delivering a consistent experience under Dignity Memorial. Its large, geographically diverse footprint with a mix of standalone and combined funeral-home/cemetery locations gives broad access and a standardized service offering. Its goal is to serve families with comprehensive, value-based death care and maintain market leadership in North America.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1962

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