Job summary
Gillman & Abbey Funeral Service is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and professional individual to join our team as a Mortuary Assistant & Funeral Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for both the care and preparation of the deceased and the coordination and execution of funeral arrangements, while providing respectful and compassionate support to bereaved families.
Job descriptions & requirements
- Receive, transfer, identify, and properly document deceased persons.
- Assist with mortuary preparation, embalming, dressing, and presentation of the deceased.
- Coordinate funeral arrangements with families and other relevant parties.
- Liaise with hospitals, cemeteries, churches, clergy, and other service providers.
- Coordinate transportation, hearse services, pallbearers, chapel services, decorations, and related funeral arrangements.
- Ensure the deceased and funeral arrangements are handled with dignity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Maintain proper mortuary records, documentation, equipment, and hygiene standards.
- Attend to families and provide clear information and guidance throughout the funeral arrangement process.
- Assist in coordinating funeral services and ensuring that all arrangements are executed according to the family’s instructions.
- Perform other duties relevant to mortuary and funeral operations.
- Previous experience in a mortuary, funeral home, or related field is an advantage.
- An HND and or Certificate in Mortuary Science is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of mortuary procedures and funeral arrangements.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, respectful, and emotionally mature.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations professionally.
Location: Accra
Salary: Attractive
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