Funeral Arranger - Union

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Services client families during funerals, visitations, and interment. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals.

Job Responsibilities

• •Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
• •Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• •Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• •Assists with funeral services by coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and; sets up and removes chairs
• •In absence of Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits and pension, and pre-arrangements for next of kin
• •Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• •Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authorities, rules and regulations
• •Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• •Assists with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
• •Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
• •Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory
• •Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant

Licenses

Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• •Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
• •Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required
• •High level of compassion and integrity
• •Good communication skills
• •Problem solving skills
• •Ability to multi task and set priorities
• •Detail oriented

Postal Code: 00958

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon