Funeral Attendant

*Funeral Services** Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased* Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn* Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information* May serve as pallbearer* May drive families to cemetery site* Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers*Office Assistance ** Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information* Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room* Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming* Review a variety of documents for accuracy* Data entry of document information into proprietary systems* Receive deliveries* Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task*Driver and vehicle maintenance** Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home* May transport the deceased to funeral home* Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable* Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes*MINIMUM Requirements **Education ** High School Diploma or equivalent*Certification/License** Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record*Experience** No prior work experience required* Funeral industry experience preferred*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person* Ability to use personal computer and type* Ability to work and communicate effectively with others* Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families* Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations* Good verbal and written communications skills* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks* Ability to work evenings and weekends* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds*Work CONDITIONS *When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:Work Environment* Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions* Professional Dress is required when in contact with families* Drive company owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in surrounding community with varying traffic conditionsWork Postures* Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day* Climbing stairs to access buildings frequentlyPhysical Demands* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds* Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageWork Hours* Working beyond “standard” hours, including weekends, nights and holidays* Local travelJob Type: Part-timePay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hourSchedule:* 4 hour shift* 8 hour shift* After school* Choose your own hours* Day shift* Weekends as neededLicense/Certification:* Driver's License (Required)Ability to Commute:* Muncie, IN 47304 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Muncie, IN 47304: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12