Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a funeral director, you have the unique opportunity to guide individuals and families through one of the most difficult experiences in their lives.

Our funeral directors quickly adapt to the needs of individual families by presenting personalized, meaningful, and creative ideas to help honor and celebrate each life lived. They exemplify the genuine compassion and dedication essential for providing exceptional service to those experiencing the loss of a loved one.

We also believe that a growth mindset is essential for reaching our collective goals as a progressive organization. In order to uphold our high standards of care, we offer access to excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supervise and care for the deceased in a respectful manner that adheres to regulatory requirements.

· Perform a variety of tasks related to preparation of the deceased: removal and transfer, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing, and casketing for our metro locations.

· Support trade work for deaths that occur in the surrounding area locations within our network.

· Perform office duties and reporting.

· Accurately prepare all documents related to funeral services, cremations, and maintenance.

· Provide timely delivery of documents, cards, memorabilia, etc. to the family following the service.

· Assist the family with insurance assignments, paperwork and other related follow-up tasks as needed.

· Share potential preneed referrals with the preplanning specialist.

· Manage merchandise inventory and funeral home supplies.

· Build a strong relationship with the community through active involvement in area organizations and participation in charitable events.

· Utilize engaging local and digital marketing methods for promotion and education purposes.

· Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

· Assist with maintenance of the facility, property, and vehicles.

· Ensure adherence to all professional, state and federal licensing authority, regulations, and rules applicable to funeral service.

· Maintain a good driving record in order to drive funeral vehicles for services, floral delivery, supply pick-up, participation in special functions, and various other duties.

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

· Degree from Accredited Mortuary Science Program plus additional college credits as required in the applicable state.

· Successful completion of the National Board Examination after internship completion

· Successful completion of the applicable State Board Examination after internship completion

· Valid Funeral Director and/or Embalmer State Licensure after internship completion

· Valid Driver’s License

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, ABILITIES

· Accountability for serving families in a professional, compassionate, patient, and timely manner, you have a strong dedication in serving others.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Experience with MS Office and social media (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)- yes, you’ll get social!

· Strong organizational skills

· Strong conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

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