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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.
$32,444 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform "first call" transfer of deceased in accordance with local and state/provincial laws as well as company policies and procedures. Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures For home transfers, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation. Follows company procedures in transferring soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets Vehicle Maintenance Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicles are presentable Fuels vehicles as necessary Follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes Maintains personal protective and transfer supplies in vehicles including cleaning products Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection Qualifications Five (5) years of funeral home, care center, and/or decedent care preparation experience Possess knowledge of computers, software, and internal operating systems Show high level compassion, integrity, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize and organize effectively with a keen sense to detail