JOB RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                           

• Personally meets with the family to discuss Celebrant alternatives

• Listens to family of deceased regarding final wishes of deceased

• Gains thorough understanding of the personality of the deceased

• Interviews other friends and family, as appropriate

• Recommends appropriate ceremony options for family to consider and obtains decision

• Formulates personalized ceremony/service which may include one or more of the following:

  • Readings

  • Poems

  • Music

  • Songs

  • Pictures or video

• Will generally officiate at the ceremony/service

• Coordinate with funeral director and other service providers, as necessary

• Prepare keepsake copy of ceremony for family

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school education

Experience

• Familiar with company guidelines, procedures and policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to work independently and as an effective team member

• Keen sense of judgment and tact

• Strong problem solving skills

• Ability to recognize and respond to the differing management needs of individuals

Work Conditions 

Work Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

• Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

• Professional Dress is required when in contact with families. 

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day

• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises