Funeral Home Receptionist
Job Description
**Job Overview**
We are seeking a friendly, organized, and compassionate Funeral Home Receptionist to serve as the welcoming face of our funeral home. In this vital role, you will manage front desk operations, coordinate communication between families and staff, and ensure a smooth, respectful experience for all visitors. Your positive attitude and excellent organizational skills will help create a comforting environment during difficult times. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of grieving families while utilizing your strong administrative and customer service skills.
**Responsibilities**
* Greet visitors warmly and professionally, providing compassionate support during their time of need
* Answer multi-line phone systems promptly, courteously directing calls and taking messages accurately
* Manage front desk duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining visitor logs, and handling incoming correspondence
* Assist families with paperwork, funeral arrangements, and general inquiries with clarity and empathy
* Maintain organized filing systems for client records, documents, and other administrative materials
* Support office management tasks such as data entry, proofreading documents, and managing office supplies
* Coordinate communication between staff members to ensure timely responses and efficient workflow
**Qualifications**
* Previous office management or administrative experience in a professional setting is preferred
* Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and general computer skills
* Excellent phone etiquette with experience handling multi-line phone systems and phone reception duties
* Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Exceptional customer service skills with a compassionate approach to client communication
* Bilingual abilities are a plus to assist diverse community needs
* Clerical experience including filing, proofreading, typing, and time management is highly valued
Join our team to provide respectful support during life's most sensitive moments. We value dedicated professionals who bring energy, empathy, and professionalism to every interaction. This role offers an enriching opportunity to serve your community while developing your administrative expertise in a meaningful setting.
Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Bilingual?
Experience:
* Office Receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Similar Jobs
***Your Family Hospice is seeking a PRN spiritual care coordinator/chaplain.*** **JOB DUTIES:** * The SCC/Chaplain provides direct support to patients/familie...
**Development Coordinator – Columbus** **Position Status:** Part-Time, (16–24 hours per week) **Work Schedule:** Cornerstone of Hope Columbus Office. Some ev...
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Provides administrative support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these f...
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Provides administrative support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these f...
Awarded 'Great Place to Work' ™ Certification Once Again! Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees a...
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitme...