Executive Ihsan Casket
Job Summary
The Senior Executive/Executive at Ihsan Casket is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and delivery of Islamic funeral and burial services with professionalism and compassion. This role involves operational execution, handling of repatriation and embalming cases, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. The position requires a candidate who can serve as a subject-matter resource while ensuring dignified and seamless service delivery in accordance with Syariah principles.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and conduct Islamic funeral and burial services
- Manage specialised burial cases and repatriation logistics
- Ensure regulatory and Syariah compliance
- Provide client engagement and aftercare support
- Conduct training and community outreach programs
Required Skills
- Knowledge of Islamic funeral rites (Syariah)
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Valid Class 3/3A driving licence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Administrative and procurement experience
Job Details
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Core Burial & Funeral Operations
- Arrange and conduct funeral and burial services in a professional, organised, and compassionate manner, in accordance with company policies, SOPs and Syariah principles.
- Prepare and ensure the availability of all items and equipment required for funeral services.
- Care for the deceased respectfully, including: collection and transfer of the deceased, washing and shrouding of bodies, lowering the shrouded body into the grave, and recitation of talqin.
- Arrange for approved third-party vendors in unforeseen circumstances.
2. Specialised Burial Cases
- Arrange for the collection, cleansing, shrouding, and burial of unclaimed surgical remains, fetuses, umbilical cords, placentas, and stillborn babies.
- Confirm and verify authorisation prior to proceeding with service arrangements.
- Handle and coordinate repatriation cases, including liaising with hospitals, embassies, airlines, and freight forwarders; ensuring regulatory compliance; and preparing all required documentation.
3. Client Engagement & Aftercare
- Inform client families of services and support delivery with care and sensitivity.
- Handle aftercare including delivery of documentation, checking on next-of-kin, and collecting customer feedback.
- Attend burial-related inquiries and support the management of the 24-hour hotline.
4. Compliance, Documentation & Governance
- Prepare all funeral service documentation, including service reports and operational forms.
- Handle contracts, legal documents, and payment-related processes.
- Ensure adherence to all professional, regulatory, and religious requirements.
- Manage petty cash utilisation and coordinate with administrative functions.
5. Training, Education & Outreach
- Conduct burial management courses based on Syariah teachings.
- Participate in community engagement and collaborate with religious organisations.
- Develop educational content relating to burial management and end-of-life planning.
- Represent the department at outreach events and provide subject-matter input for publicity materials.
6. Operations Support & Logistics
- Drive and maintain the service van in a clean and roadworthy condition.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in a safe and usable condition.
7. Reporting & Professional Conduct
- Provide regular updates to management and the committee on operations and feedback.
- Uphold adab, akhlaq, and Islamic heritage in all aspects of work.
8. Administrative & Operational Support
- Manage procurement, quotations, requisitions, and purchase orders.
- Submit mandatory regulatory reports (e.g., NEA, MOH).
- Prepare meeting documents and record minutes.
- Generate operations reports and prepare invoices for service providers.
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Degree in Islamic Studies is preferred.
- Additional qualifications in administration, business, or marketing are an advantage.
- Well-versed in Syariah aspects of funeral and burial management.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- High level of compassion, integrity, and professionalism.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Able to multitask and work under time-sensitive conditions.
- Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and overtime.
- Possess a valid Class 3/3A driving licence.