Celebrant
- Thornhill, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
A Celebrant works with client families to develop a meaningful ceremony which is personalized to reflect the life-style of the deceased, to recognize the life of the deceased and provide those attending with a meaningful end-of-life ceremony. Provides an alternative to traditional, religious or clergy driven ceremonies.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
Compensation
- 23$ + Event Bonus
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Celebrant meets with families to discuss and develop personalized, meaningful end-of-life ceremonies that reflect the deceased's personality. They are responsible for officiating the service and coordinating with funeral directors and other service providers.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school education and the ability to work independently as part of a team. Strong judgment, tact, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
Skills
- Ceremony planning
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Judgment
- Tact
- Teamwork
- Event coordination
- Active listening
- Customer service
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
- Creative & Media
Keywords
- Celebrant
- Funeral services
- Ceremony planning
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
- Client relations
- End-of-life care
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Professionalism