Assists Funeral Director by performing variety of tasks during funeral. Places casket in parlor or chapel prior to wake or funeral service and arranges floral offerings and lights around casket, following instructions of Funeral Director or Embalmer. Escorts mourners to... [+] More

Assists Funeral Director by performing variety of tasks during funeral. Places casket in parlor or chapel prior to wake or funeral service and arranges floral offerings and lights around casket, following instructions of Funeral Director or Embalmer. Escorts mourners to parlor or chapel in which wake or funeral is held. Helps Funeral Director to close coffin.

Carries flowers to hearse or limousine for transportation to place of interment. Assists mourners into and out of limousines. Issues and stores funeral equipment, such as casket lowering devices and grass mats used at place of interment. May assist in carrying casket. [-] Less

Assists Funeral Director by performing variety of tasks during funeral. Places casket in parlor or chapel prior to wake or funeral service and arranges floral offerings and lights around casket, following instructions of Funeral Director or Embalmer. Escorts mourners to... [+] More

Assists Funeral Director by performing variety of tasks during funeral. Places casket in parlor or chapel prior to wake or funeral service and arranges floral offerings and lights around casket, following instructions of Funeral Director or Embalmer. Escorts mourners to parlor or chapel in which wake or funeral is held. Helps Funeral Director to close coffin.

Carries flowers to hearse or limousine for transportation to place of interment. Assists mourners into and out of limousines. Issues and stores funeral equipment, such as casket lowering devices and grass mats used at place of interment. May assist in carrying casket. [-] Less

Styles hair and... [+] More

Styles hair and prepares face and hands of embalmed bodies for burial or cremation. Manicures nails using files and nail polish, and performs other grooming tasks, such as arching and plucking eyebrows and removing facial hair, using depilatory cream and tweezers. Shampoos, waves, presses, curls, brushes, and combs hair, and applies cosmetics on face to restore natural appearance, following photograph of deceased, or verbal or written description obtained from family.

Dresses and arranges body in casket. May select casket or burial dress, arrange floral displays, and prepare obituary notices. May record personal effects delivered with body and information about deceased. May wash and dry bodies, using germicidal soap and towels or hot air drier. May reshape or reconstruct damaged or disfigured areas of body, using such materials as cotton or foam rubber. [-] Less

Styles hair and... [+] More

Styles hair and prepares face and hands of embalmed bodies for burial or cremation. Manicures nails using files and nail polish, and performs other grooming tasks, such as arching and plucking eyebrows and removing facial hair, using depilatory cream and tweezers. Shampoos, waves, presses, curls, brushes, and combs hair, and applies cosmetics on face to restore natural appearance, following photograph of deceased, or verbal or written description obtained from family.

Dresses and arranges body in casket. May select casket or burial dress, arrange floral displays, and prepare obituary notices. May record personal effects delivered with body and information about deceased. May wash and dry bodies, using germicidal soap and towels or hot air drier. May reshape or reconstruct damaged or disfigured areas of body, using such materials as cotton or foam rubber. [-] Less

Manages funeral home staff and activities. Organizes and directs funeral services according to wishes of the deceased or the family of the deceased.

Coordinates activities of workers to remove body to mortuary for embalming. Interviews family or other authorized person to... [+] More

Manages funeral home staff and activities. Organizes and directs funeral services according to wishes of the deceased or the family of the deceased.

Coordinates activities of workers to remove body to mortuary for embalming. Interviews family or other authorized person to arrange details, such as preparation of obituary notice, selection of urn or casket, determination of location and time of cremation or burial, selection of pallbearers, procurement of official for religious rites, and transportation of mourners. Plans placement of casket in parlor or chapel and adjusts lights, fixtures, and floral displays. Directs pallbearers in placement and removal of casket from hearse. Closes casket and leads funeral cortege to church or burial site. Directs preparations and shipment of body for out-of-state burial. May prepare body for interment. [-] Less

Manages funeral home staff and activities. Organizes and directs funeral services according to wishes of the deceased or the family of the deceased.

Coordinates activities of workers to remove body to mortuary for embalming. Interviews family or other authorized person to... [+] More

Manages funeral home staff and activities. Organizes and directs funeral services according to wishes of the deceased or the family of the deceased.

Coordinates activities of workers to remove body to mortuary for embalming. Interviews family or other authorized person to arrange details, such as preparation of obituary notice, selection of urn or casket, determination of location and time of cremation or burial, selection of pallbearers, procurement of official for religious rites, and transportation of mourners. Plans placement of casket in parlor or chapel and adjusts lights, fixtures, and floral displays. Directs pallbearers in placement and removal of casket from hearse. Closes casket and leads funeral cortege to church or burial site. Directs preparations and shipment of body for out-of-state burial. May prepare body for interment. [-] Less

Sells funeral and burial products and services, such as cremation urns, caskets, embalming, transportation for the dead, and funeral and memorial services, in assigned area or territory. Creates marketing list and turns visitors into customers. Contacts and interacts directly with... [+] More

Sells funeral and burial products and services, such as cremation urns, caskets, embalming, transportation for the dead, and funeral and memorial services, in assigned area or territory. Creates marketing list and turns visitors into customers. Contacts and interacts directly with potential customers to present information and explain available products and services offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Calculates and quotes prices. Answers all questions concerning burial and funeral products and services, with appropriate referrals where required. Analyzes and determines customers' burial and funeral wishes, recommends products and services best suited for them, and prepares and presents proposals to sell products and services that address those wishes. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates products and services warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new products and services and changes that might affect services offered. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product and service prices. May work with appropriate internal departments to obtain support and assistance in meeting customers' needs. [-] Less