Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Funeral Services Assistant

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeBryan, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A current state- or province-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
The ability to lift up to 75 pounds is required.
Knowledge of computers and some software is an asset.
A high level of compassion and integrity is required.
Good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing services, including delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos, and ensure proper care and storage of these items.
Prepare documents related to services, cremations, and maintenance as directed.
Assist with preparing remains, including dressing and lifting deceased persons, or operating the crematory, as permitted by law and company regulations.
Perform office duties such as answering phones and operating the fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, postage meter, and stereo/video system.
Run errands such as delivering flowers and picking up supplies and documents.
Serve as an usher and may park cars or perform transportation duties.
Drive funeral home vehicles for services and to pick up families.
Ensure refreshments are available where allowed by law.
Greet and receive client families and other persons entering the office for information and assistance.
Accommodate family needs during services and visitations.
Wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
Equivalent funeral industry experience is preferred.

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Reporting to a Location Manager this position is responsible for assisting with funeral home and cremation related duties. Duties include preparing for services and memorials, providing information on funerals, cremations and other related topics and preparing documents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the preparation for services including: delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and ensuring proper care and storage of these items
Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance as directed
Assists with 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, postage meter and stereo/video system
Run errands such as floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents
Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform some transportation requirements
Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
Greets and receives client families and 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent funeral industry experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset
High level of compassion and integrity
Good communication skills

Postal Code: 77801Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-TX - Bryan

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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