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Provides clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations. Other general duties include meeting the general public, answering questions and providing information on funeral and cremation information and other related topics, answering phones courteously and in a polite manner, assisting on funeral, memorial and other services or ceremonies as requested by funeral home clients and management. Attendance at monthly staff meeting is expected.

The Funeral Services Assistant duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assists with the preparation for services including: delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and ensuring proper care and storage of these itemsPrepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance as directedRun errands such as floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documentsServes as an usher and may park cars or perform some transportation requirementsDrives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up familiesEnsures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)Greets and receives client families and other persons entering the office for information and assistanceAccommodates the needs of the family during a service and or visitationMay wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licenses

Valid BC driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.Knowledge of computers and some software would be an assetHigh level of compassion and integrityGood communication skills

Pay

$23.47 / hr

Postal Code: V5G 3M1

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: CA-BC - Burnaby