Funeral Attendant and Mortuary Assistant

Funeral Attendant and Mortuary Assistant Position


Are you ready to embark on a meaningful career with our Client?

We are partnering with a local funeral home that has been delivering personalized and bespoke funerals for nearly four decades and are looking for the right person to join the team and help bring compassion and dignity to the team when families need it most.

In this important role, you'll be an integral part of our clients business, undertaking funeral assistant and mortuary attendant responsibilities on an as-needed basis, adhering to scheduled work hours, and actively participating in an after-hours on-call roster for the compassionate transfer of the departed into our care.


About the Position:

Role: Funeral Attendant and Mortuary Assistant
Location: Tamworth
Type: Full Time


What you will do:

• Assisting with the transfer of deceased persons
• Providing mortuary assistance
• Learning to prepare the deceased
• Helping to dress and casket deceased
• Trimming and preparing caskets
• Assisting Funeral Directors at funeral services
• Cleaning of premises, including vacuuming, sanitizing, and mopping
• Maintenance of grounds and building
• Cleaning hearses and transfer vehicles
• General assistance around the funeral home
• Chauffeuring families to and from funerals if required
• Ensuring funeral vehicles are clean and packed with all necessary equipment
• Warmly greeting and welcoming all family members and funeral mourners at a funeral service
• Setting up graves

Position Requirements:

• Compassion and Sensitivity: A crucial aspect of this role involves dealing with grieving families, requiring a high level of empathy and compassion.
• Organisational Skills: Attending funeral services, managing paperwork, and ensuring smooth operations demand strong organisational abilities.
• Communication Skills: Clear and empathetic communication is vital when interacting with both clients and the internal team.
• Flexible: Plans can change for the day needing a flexible attitude to adjust and continue.
• Can Do Attitude: The ability to fix the issue and get the show back on the road.
• Physically Fit: Physically fit for the demands of the role.
• Drivers Licence: Valid driver's license and ability to work independently.

There are no prior qualifications required for this position, all training will be provided on the job.


About the Company:

Why choose our client's funeral home?

• Legacy of Excellence: With almost four decades of providing personalized and bespoke funerals, our client has a longstanding reputation for excellence in the community.
• Commitment to Dignity: Our client is dedicated to maintaining the utmost dignity and respect in every aspect of their services.
• Community Connection: As a local funeral home, our client deeply values its connection to the community, fostering a supportive and familial work environment.
• Fulfilment: Have a job that is fulfilling and meaningful to the families in their most challenging times.
• Caring Team: Join a small, supportive team that cares for each other and supports each other in providing compassionate funeral services.
• Career Opportunities: Long-term potential with opportunities for career advancement

How to Apply:

📃 To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.📃

Please note: Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Apply now for a fulfilling career!