Funeral Service Mortuary Assistant

1 day ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Cedar Memorial Full time
Job Title: Funeral Service Mortuary Student

Job Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

The Funeral Service Mortuary Student will provide support and assistance to the Funeral Directors, Funeral Staff, and clientele in delivering respectful, professional, and thoughtful funeral services.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork for the Funeral Director.
  • Record removal and embalming of deceased persons for school purposes.
  • Maintain embalming instrumentation and equipment.
  • Assist with embalming, dressing, casketing, and cremating of decedents under the direction of a Licensed Funeral Director.
  • Facilitate arrangements for visitation, funeral, and burial services with sensitivity to family and officiant requirements.
  • Knowledge of removal equipment and cots.
  • Submit reports as required per school agreements and assist with floral arrangement placements and removal transportation.
  • Courteously greet visitors.
  • Prepare vehicles for daily use, including vacuuming, cleaning windows, and filling gas tanks.
  • Direct and lead mourners to and from rooms or chapels where services and visitations are being held.
  • Assist mourners with limousines, funeral vehicles, or other forms of transportation.
  • Oversee processions and assist with cemetery parking as needed.
  • Act as pallbearer when necessary.
  • Follow safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a safe driving record in accordance with Cedar Memorials' insurance policy.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Valid driver's license and 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.
  • Self-motivation.
  • Desire to exceed family expectations.
  • Ability to neatly arrange flowers at the funeral home and burial site.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Currently enrolled in Mortuary School, required.
  • Valid driver's license, including any special endorsement necessary to operate vehicles used to transport caskets.
Physical Requirements:
  • 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.
Salary Description:

$17.25 per hour



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