Job Details
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Funeral Service Mortuary Student will support and assist the Funeral Directors, Funeral Staff, and clientele, performing various tasks required to deliver respectful, professional, and thoughtful funeral services.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide complete and accurate paperwork as needed to the Funeral Director.
- Maintain a record of removal and embalming of all deceased persons for school purposes.
- Maintain all embalming instrumentation and equipment.
- Assist with the embalming, dressing, casketing, applying cosmetics, or cremating of the decedent according to the industry standards and practices, technical, safety, and sanitary requirements under the direction of a Licensed Funeral Director.
- Observe how to facilitate all arrangements for the visitation, funeral, and burial services with sensitivity to the family and officiant's requirements.
- Knowledge of removal equipment and cots.
- Keeps up to date on writing and submitting all reports as required per school agreements. Assists with floral arrangement placements and removal transportation.
- Courteously greets all visitors.
- Prepares vehicles for daily use, including the following duties: full vacuum, clean windows, and full gas tank.
- Directs and leads mourners to and from rooms or chapels where services and visitations are being held.
- Assists mourners as they enter and exit limousines, funeral vehicles, or other forms of transportation.
- Oversees processions and assists with cemetery parking as needed.
- Acts as pallbearer when necessary.
- Follows safety policies and procedures.
- Maintains a safe driving record in accordance with Cedar Memorials' insurance policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Must possess the desire to exceed family expectations.
- Ability to neatly arrange flowers at the funeral home and burial site.
Requirements
Education and Experience:- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Currently enrolled in Mortuary School, required.
- Valid driver's license, including any special endorsement that may be necessary to operate vehicles used to transport caskets.
Physical Requirements:- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times and 50+ pounds with the assistance of a team lift.
- Prolonged periods of standing may be required.
- Driving
- Stooping
- Reaching
- Walking
- Bending
- Keyboarding
- Hearing
- Standing
- Talking
- Repetitive Motions
- Working in seasonal weather conditions
Salary Description
$17.25