Crematory Administration and Funeral Associate

Job description:

**Company Overview**

Leavitt Funeral Home has proudly served families in the community since 1882, offering personalized funeral and cremation services. With locations in both West Virginia and Ohio, our dedicated team provides compassionate support and meaningful ceremonies, ensuring dignity and respect for every family we serve.

**Crematory Duties**

**Unity Crematory**

Scheduling

* Working with Leavitt funeral homes and third party funeral homes, lead and execute the process of cremation scheduling including but not limited to review of funeral home documentation, creation of crematory tags, and required paperwork.
* Reviewing all documents for accuracy and legal compliance.
* Weekly update the digital crematory cooler log for accuracy.

Scanning and Uploading

* Scan and upload all closed files and supporting documentation to their respective systems.

Filing

* Ensure that all documentation is properly filed.

Folder Creation

* Create process file folders specifically for MOVCS cremations.

Crematory Care Center

* Serving the families of the Leavitt Funeral Home and Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society, become competent in setting features and preparation of the deceased as directed.

Outbound Calls

* Assist with outbound calls informing third party funeral homes and/or families that the cremation process has been completed and their loved one is ready for them to receive back.

**Leavitt Pet Crematory**

Answering Phones

* As needed, provide phone coverage for Leavitt Pet Crematory, in addition to offering support as needed or directed to the Pet Crematory Administrator.

Helping Customers/Families

* Assist customers and families who enter the crematory facility.
* Gain competency and execution of Leavitt Pet Crematory process including, but not limited to, receiving pets and returning cremated remains to families.

**Funeral Home Duties**

**Funeral Director Assistant (Leavitt Funeral Home and Affiliates)**

Preparation & Care of Decedent for Viewing

* On a regular schedule, including rotating weekends, assist funeral directors in preparation of decedent for public or private viewing, including, but not limited to:
* Dressing the decedent as trained and directed
* Cosmetizing as trained and directed
* Place the decedent in casket or Cremation Casket/Container
* Once the deceased is in the appointed viewing room, make any necessary additions or “touch-ups” as only directed by the assigned funeral director.
* Documenting work, as trained and directed, concerning the preparation of a decedent and identification of decedent
* Notate as directed, in the appropriate system, the location of decedent

General

* Organize supplies and equipment in Care Center
* Monitor, Update and maintain deceased log
* Ensure Cleanliness and sanitary environment in Care Center

Regulation

* Help ensure the cleanliness and sanitary condition of cosmetic and preparation room areas.
* Keep the utmost professionalism and confidentiality of all matters seen, learned and experienced while at the funeral home.
* Follow all Regulatory Compliance and Leavitt Funeral Home Standards for excellence

Preparation for Cremation - Leavitt Funeral Home

* Perform all necessary steps to prepare the decedent for cremation including but not limited to:
* Taking Photo for identification
* Placing decedent in body bag
* Complete necessary steps for documenting Identification and as per Leavitt Policy

Transportation - Leavitt Funeral Home

* Once ready for viewing, ensure that decedent is transferred to the correct location and viewing room for, Leavitt of Parkersburg or Leavitt of Belpre.
* Ensure transportation to the crematory of a decedent arranged for direct cremation.

**Transfer and Administrative**

Transfer of Deceased

* During regular business hours, serve as first call transfer staff for the Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.
* Serving one night a week on the transfer team for both Leavitt Funeral Home and Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.
* Complete transfers and paperwork as trained.

Preneed Administrative (MOVCS Memberships & Funded Preneeds)

* Become competent and licensed in conducting a preneed meeting with families.
* Learn and assist with pre-need administrative duties, including but not limited to filing paperwork, following up with individuals who have completed pre-need files, and other related tasks.

All Duties

* Maintain an attitude of service and willingness to perform unassigned duties when called upon in seasons of high volume.

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance

Work Location: In person