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Key Responsibilities:

Guide families through the grieving process by facilitating the guidance and direction necessary to create a meaningful funeral service that honors the life of the person who died
Act as a project manager to coordinate with all relevant parties such as casket vendors, vault companies, florists, medical doctors, cemetery sexton, and others to complete service details
Complete legal documentation within the arrangement for proper record keeping, application of veteran’s benefits, file death certificate with the appropriate county or state vital records office, and social security benefits
Work with funeral directors to prepare a deceased loved one for their viewing and service. This includes learning how to embalm, dress, apply cosmetics, and style hair
Build relationships based upon trust and confidence to guide families through their grief. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills that invite compassion and support for those in need
You must know how to prioritize daily responsibilities, effectively follow tasks through their completion and maintain organization and efficiency in keeping details in order
Strong proficiency in computer skills is a must. Practical understanding of Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, and other computer software applications where applicable