CPJ Field & Company Ltd, an independent and family owned funeral company, require a very special person to join our team dedicated to serving families at one of the most difficult times in their lives. We are currently seeking a full-time Mortuary Assistant based at our Eastbourne Funeral Home covering Eastbourne, Seaford, Polegate, Hailsham, Battle, Cross-in Hand and the wider CPJ Field family of funeral homes.
Responsibilities
- To assist the Embalmer as required
- Tidy and maintain cleanliness of mortuary areas at all times
- Enter details of coffin arrivals onto eFD (inhouse IT system), checking coffins for damage and for correct details on coffin plates
- Assist Funeral Service Team with the closing of coffins
- Vacuum and tidy Chapels of Rest and offices
- Preparation of the deceased for viewings including dressing and facials and place into chapels in accordance with wishes of the family
- Preparation of the deceased for relocation to other Funeral Homes and funerals
- Assisting colleagues with booking deceased people in to our care by helping with first offices, measuring, weighing and placing into the cold room
- Showing clients into Chapel of Rest for viewings
- Preparation of ashes into caskets as required
- Maintain and tidy car parking areas and driveways
This is a varied role with a difference and would be suited to a candidate who has the following personal skills:
- Passion for the funeral profession
- Highest standards of service to clients and their families
- Excellent interpersonal skills with drive to continually improve client experience
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple teams
- Reliability, honesty and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Willingness to adapt and change at short notice
Where:
The role will be based at Eastbourne and will include travel to other locations as necessary therefore having a valid, manual driving licence is an essential requirement of this role.
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