Funeral Attendant / Administrative Assistant

**Schedule:** Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Rotating evenings, weekends, and on\-call availability required)

**About Us**

Burpee, Carpenter \& Hutchins Funeral Home is a family\-owned funeral service provider in beautiful Mid\-Coast Maine. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering compassionate, respectful, and high\-quality care to grieving families during their time of need.

We are seeking an empathetic and highly professional individual to join our team in a dual **Funeral Attendant / Administrative Assistant** role. **No prior funeral industry experience is required** - we provide comprehensive on\-the\-job training for the right candidate. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products and Google products a must.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Administrative Support**

* Greeting visiting families and clients with warmth and professionalism.
* Answer incoming calls, take detailed messages, and triage urgent requests.
* Schedule appointments using Google Calendar.
* Prepare official documentation (burial/cremation permits, release forms).
* Design and produce memorial products (register books, memorial cards, memorial DVDs).
* Assist Funeral Directors with logistical details surrounding upcoming services.

**Funeral \& Removal Operations**

* Respond to locations of death and facilitate initial contact with families, first responders, and medical professionals.
* Respectfully transfer decedents into our care in strict accordance with tracking and safety policies.
* Complete detailed inventory logs of personal belongings.
* Prepare facilities and set up spaces for visiting hours, funerals, and cemetery events.
* Maintain facility cleanliness and assist with corporate vehicle fleet maintenance.

**Qualifications \& Requirements**

* **Location:** Must reside within a **30\-minute radius of Rockland, ME** to support timely on\-call response.
* **Physical \& Professional:** Ability to lift a reasonable amount of weight and assist with physical transfers.
* **Driving Record:** Must hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
* **Licensure \& Background:** Ability to obtain appropriate state licensure upon hire (subject to a background check).
* **Professionalism:** Maintains a polished, professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

**Schedule \& Availability**

* **Base Hours:** 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
* **On\-Call Rotation:** Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required on a scheduled rotation to handle urgent matters outside business hours. ($100 stipend for on call week and call out stipend)

Pay: From $20\.00 per hour

Benefits:

* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan

Work Location: In person