Executive Ihsan Casket
Job Summary
The Executive at Ihsan Casket oversees the end-to-end coordination and delivery of Islamic funeral and burial services. This role involves operational execution, regulatory compliance, and compassionate client engagement to ensure dignified service delivery. The position also contributes to community education and training initiatives regarding burial management.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Islamic funeral and burial services
- Handle deceased care and burial rites
- Manage repatriation and special burial cases
- Provide client aftercare and support
- Ensure regulatory and Syariah compliance
Required Skills
- Diploma/Degree in Islamic Studies preferred
- Knowledge of Syariah funeral management
- Proficient in MS Office
- Valid Class 3/3A driving licence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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 (including lifting); Washing and shrouding of bodies (same gender); Lowering the shrouded body into the grave; Recitation of talqin and assistance with related burial rites.
- In the event of unforeseen circumstances, ensure that an approved third-party vendor is arranged to carry out assigned duties.
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 all the above service arrangements.
- Handle and coordinate repatriation cases, including liaising with hospitals, embassies, airlines, and freight forwarders while ensuring regulatory compliance.
3. Client Engagement & Aftercare
- Inform client families of available services and support the delivery of selected services with care and sensitivity.
- Handle aftercare matters, including delivery of documentation, check-in with next-of-kin, and collection of customer feedback.
- Attend burial-related inquiries and support the management of the 24-hour hotline.
4. Compliance, Documentation & Governance
- Prepare and accurately complete all documentation related to funeral services, including service reports and operational forms.
- Handle contracts, legal documents, and payment-related processes.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable professional, regulatory, and religious requirements.
- Manage petty cash utilisation in accordance with internal controls.
5. Training, Education & Outreach
- Support and conduct virtual and in-person burial management courses based on Syariah teachings.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives and contribute to educational content regarding burial management.
- Represent the service at outreach events and provide subject-matter input for communications.
6. Operations Support & Logistics
- Drive and maintain the service van in a clean and roadworthy condition.
- Ensure vehicles, tools, and equipment are maintained in a safe and usable condition.
- Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
7. Reporting & Professional Conduct
- Provide regular updates to management and committee members on operations and client feedback.
- Uphold adab, akhlaq, and Islamic heritage in all aspects of work.
8. Administrative & Operational Support
- Manage administrative matters including procurement, quotations, and purchase orders.
- Complete and submit mandatory surveys and regulatory reports (e.g., NEA, MOH).
- Prepare meeting documents and accurately record minutes.
- Generate operations reports and prepare invoices for contractors and service providers.