Funeral Service Associate - part-time

A family-owned firm and leader in funeral service serving metro Detroit through three locations in Troy and Royal Oak, seeks a part-time funeral service associate who is committed to exceeding expectations while being engaged, dynamic and able to excel in all aspects of funeral service.

Salary commensurate with experience.

A Funeral Service Associate handles the following duties:

Assisting grieving families while showing continual care and concern

Answering phones

Greeting and directing visitors

Transporting deceased to and from funeral homes as directed

Preparing space for and attending to funeral services

Receiving and moving flower arrangements

Supporting and assisting funeral directors to insure the highest quality, most professional, most ethical service

Monitoring parking lot activities; prepared to direct traffic

Efficiently planning driving routes and arriving at destinations as scheduled

A successful candidate must:

Possess and display an understanding of the funeral profession

Have a pleasant and responsive phone manner

Have adaptive/team player attitude

Have professional self-presentation

Be resourceful and able to multi-task

Be able to stand for extended periods of time

Be able to lift and move up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently

Be able to carefully lift and move deceased individuals

Have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of professional experience

Possess a valid driver’s license and have an insurable driving record

This is a part time position, typically 10-15 hours weekly with a varying schedule consisting mostly of evenings and weekends. An applicant needs availability Monday thru Friday from 5:00pm-9:30pm and on weekends from 8:00am-9:00pm. Most scheduled hours will be on the weekends. Qualified candidates must have strong communication skills and the tact and ability to perform in dynamic and sometimes stressful conditions. Standing and lifting are required.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. We endorse the “open door principle,” which gives every employee the right to discuss issues that matter to them directly with their leaders.