Funeral Services Assistant

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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

This position is ideal for someone wishing to get into a Funeral Director Apprenticeship for the fall of 2025

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Certification / Licenses

• Valid 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

Pay

Postal Code : V9W 6R4

Category (Portal Searching) : Operations

Job Location : CA-BC - Campbell River

Job Profile ID : K00216

Time Type : Full time

Location Name : Sutton's Campbell River Funeral Home