Job Description

Summary This support role performs a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, copying memorial materials, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles. Funeral Attendants also assist with the preparation of the deceased and casket. The ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, is required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Funeral Services

• Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased
• Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn
• Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information
• May serve as pallbearer
• May drive families to cemetery site
• Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers

Office Assistance

• Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take \xe2\x80\x98first call\xe2\x80\x99 information
• Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room
• Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming
• Review a variety of documents for accuracy
• Data entry of document information into proprietary systems
• Receive deliveries
• Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task

Driver and vehicle maintenance

• Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family\xe2\x80\x99s residence, care center, or funeral home
• May transport the deceased to funeral home
• Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable
• Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes

MINIMUM Requirements Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification/License

• Valid state issued driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

• No prior work experience required
• Funeral industry experience preferred

Job Type: Part-time Expected hours: 20 \xe2\x80\x93 25 per week Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Digby, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person