Funeral Arranger

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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

**Pay:**

* $24.00 - $26.00 an hour based on experience

**Benefits**:

* Medical\*Dental\*Vision\*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)\*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution\*Sick Leave\*Short-Term Disability\*Long-Term Disability\*Life Insurance\*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance\*Dependent Life Insurance\*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match\*Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 92121Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-CA - San Diego