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.