Crematory Operator

Description

Why Everstory

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. 

We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.

The Impact You Will Make

The Crematory Operator will own the safe and successful operation of the crematorium and adjacent facilities. As an ambassador for Everstory Partners, you will ensure our crematorium is always presentable, compliant, and safe for our visiting families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe operation of all equipment and maintain the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities
• Care for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process
• Remove and transport deceased from hospitals, medical examiners/coroners’ offices and family residences
• Deliver cremated remains to the appropriate funeral home
• Coordinate the preparation and issuance of permits and documents associated with funerals and embalming. This includes a death certificate, permits from the coroner, writing embalming case study and others as required
• Receive remains and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
• Complete all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance
• Finalize details discussed during arrangement conferences
• Direct funeral services and visitation, including greeting family members, opening parlor, coordinating and instructing pallbearers, greeting and escorting clergy to chapel. May assist with funerals while not acting as primary director or act as hearse or limousine driver when needed
• Handles the day-to-day general janitorial duties to ensure upkeep of Crematory
• Strict adherence to all professional, municipal, state and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to the cremation of human remains
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must have proper state certification for crematory operator
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of related experience
• Must abide by all company policies and keep all employee information confidential
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license

Core Competencies:

• Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others. 
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in an area with elevated temperatures or sudden temperature changes
• Must be willing and able to wear safety equipment such as; heat protected gloves, face shield and apron

 Our Investment in You

Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including: Medical, Dental, 401k with a company match, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Programs, Generous PTO Programs, Volunteer Opportunities & much more! 

Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse wor