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

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Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures

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Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements

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Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services

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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

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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

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Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors

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Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authorities, rules and regulations

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Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance

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Assists with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary

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Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property

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Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory

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Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)

Minimum Requirements

Education

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High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

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Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant

Licenses

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs

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Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required

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High level of compassion and integrity

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Good communication skills

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Problem solving skills

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Ability to multi task and set priorities

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Detail oriented

Postal Code: 00958

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon