What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Attendant position at Everstory Partners?
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
This role has an opportunity to make a significant impact on our customer's families and loved ones by assisting the funeral team with the transportation of loved ones into our care, and by being present and working as an attendant during services. While you are responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, and driving vehicles, you will also be able to assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service. Under the supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, you will be able to learn the industry and work toward a career path in death care. Your primary focus will be on:
- Funeral Home upkeep, (dusting, vacuum, cleaning)
- Assisting in funeral services and visitation, including: greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.
- Transporting individuals with extreme care
- Performing all other related functions as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.
- A strong desire to start a career in mortuary science/end of life planning.
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Possesses valid state driver's license.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and customer service skills.
- Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.
- Possesses a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.
- Able to occasionally stand/walk and frequently lift or push.
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 workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
