Funeral Director Associate

Service Corporation International

Margate, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Aftercare, Calculators, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Internet Search, Manual Dexterity, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Professional Services, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Retirement Plan, Sales, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Vehicle Driving, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Margate, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Provides customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Learns how a Funeral Director implements choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs. Ensures customer needs are addressed.

Job Responsibilities

• Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures • Adheres to all Company and Regulatory requirements • Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include: • Removals and transfers • Lifting of deceased human remains • Dressing and casketing • Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation • Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families • Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items • Removals and transfers • Assists with funeral services by: • Coordinating the parking of cars • Ushering • Driving funeral vehicles • Assisting at chapel and church services • Assisting at the cemetery • Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families • Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items • Participating at special functions • Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of: • Documentation • Stationery • Information on insurance, health benefits and pension • Pre-arrangements for next of kin • Completes and accurately prepares of all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry • Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed • Assists with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property; receive caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory and carrying out any other responsibilities that may be reasonably delegated by management • Answering phones, preparing reports as necessary and participating in staff meetings • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education Graduated from an accredited school or college of mortuary science

Current Funeral Director license within the practicing state

Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record required to operate company owned vehicles

Experience Typically requires 6 months of previous work experience in a customer service role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good driving record and valid driver's license

Previous customer service and/or sales experience would be a definite asset

Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset, or willingness to learn

Above average communication skills

High level of compassion and integrity

Problem solving skills

Ability to multi task and set priorities

Detail oriented

Professional and team player

Work Conditions

Work Environment Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

Professional Dress is required when in contact with families

Work Postures Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day

Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; push/pull up to 200 pounds

Work Hours Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises

Travel up to 25%

Postal Code: 33063-4552

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-FL - Margate

About the Company

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Service Corporation International

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe. We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Health Care and Social Assistance
FOUNDED
1962