Description

Job Summary:

The Funeral Service Mortuary Student will support and assist the Funeral Directors, Funeral Staff, and clientele, performing various tasks required to deliver respectful, professional, and thoughtful funeral services.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide complete and accurate paperwork as needed to the Funeral Director.
• Maintain a record of removal and embalming of all deceased persons for school purposes. 
• Maintain all embalming instrumentation and equipment. 
• Assist with the embalming, dressing, casketing, applying cosmetics, or cremating of the decedent according to the industry standards and practices, technical, safety, and sanitary requirements under the direction of a Licensed Funeral Director. 
• Observe how to facilitate all arrangements for the visitation, funeral, and burial services with sensitivity to the family and officiant’s requirements.  
• Knowledge of removal equipment and cots. 
• Keeps up to date on writing and submitting all reports as required per school agreements. Assists with floral arrangement placements and removal transportation. 
• Courteously greets all visitors.
• Prepares vehicles for daily use, including the following duties: full vacuum, clean windows, and full gas tank.
• Directs and leads mourners to and from rooms or chapels where services and visitations are being held.
• Assists mourners as they enter and exit limousines, funeral vehicles, or other forms of transportation.
• Oversees processions and assists with cemetery parking as needed.
• Acts as pallbearer when necessary.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.   
• Maintains a safe driving record in accordance with Cedar Memorials’ insurance policy. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a safe driving record.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated. 
• Must possess the desire to exceed family expectations. 
• Ability to neatly arrange flowers at the funeral home and burial site. 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Currently enrolled in Mortuary School, required. 
• Valid driver’s license, including any special endorsement that may be necessary to operate vehicles used to transport caskets.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times and 50+ pounds with the assistance of a team lift. 
• Prolonged periods of standing may be required. 
• Driving
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Walking
• Bending
• Keyboarding
• Hearing
• Standing
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Working in seasonal weather conditions