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Pinnacle Funeral Service

Funeral Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Funeral Assistant or Attendant performs a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.

$33,448 / year median in Illinois

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced-on call Funeral Assistant for after-hours and weekends.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner. This can include overseeing processions and assisting with cemetery parking as needed, acting as a pallbearer, delivering and placing floral arrangements, picking up cremated remains from the crematory, and ensuring that no items are left behind and trash is picked up following a service. Care for the deceased respectfully while performing a variety of tasks, including removals and transfers. The Funeral Assistant will provide support and assistance to funeral staff and clientele, performing a variety of tasks required to deliver respectful, professional, and thoughtful funeral services. Assist with fleet maintenance. Assist funeral staff with errands - this may include bank deposits, picking up death certificates, supplies, etc. Maintain and oversee locations after funerals, in churches or the chapel.
REQUIREMENTS
Mindful and focused transportation of decedent's remains to and from the funeral home. One-year of experience a plus but will train. Ability to serve and maintain several families at each time. Excellent communication skills and detail oriented. Important level of empathy and compassion. Able to lift 50-75lbs. Ability to work flexible on call hours including weekends and evenings according to schedule. Clean driving record. Knowledge of Funeral Business is a plus Professional dress. -
Pay:
$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location:
In person