Funeral Director

Everstory Partners • DeLand, FL

just now • $24 - $26

About The Position

The Funeral Director represents Everstory Partners in the community and provides compassionate, personalized care to customers and loved ones during bereavement. The role mentors and leads a team of funeral professionals and is responsible for arranging and directing funeral services, performing embalming services, completing required documentation, and supporting families throughout the process.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a licensed funeral director.
• Two years of post-secondary education and graduation from an accredited school of embalming or mortuary science.
• Must be a licensed funeral director and embalmer, or able to obtain a state license; must be able to obtain any additional licensing required by the state.
• Ability to concentrate and maintain attention for continuous periods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an understanding of the complexity of death care and the ability to provide an empathetic, caring environment for customers and their loved ones.
• Strong ability to lead a team and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Able to occasionally stand and walk, and frequently lift or push.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to arrange funerals, explain service options, assist with casket selection, provide pricing information, and prepare standardized service contracts.
• Perform technical and cosmetic embalming services.
• Finalize arrangement-conference details and complete appropriate tracking and compliance documents.
• Direct funeral services and visitations, including greeting family members, opening the parlor, coordinating and instructing pallbearers, and greeting and escorting clergy to the chapel.
• Assist with funerals when not serving as the primary director, and drive a hearse or limousine when needed.
• Prepare or coordinate permits and documents associated with funerals and embalming, including death certificates, coroner permits, and embalming case studies.
• Remove and transport deceased individuals from homes or hospitals to the funeral home.
• Maintain cleanliness of the preparation room and equipment.
• Mentor and lead a team of funeral professionals.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and STD insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Anniversary award for each year of service.
• Career advancement and training, including the Aspiring Managers Program.
• Everstory Cares Employee Assistance Fund.
• Legend Award Program.
• Funeral and cemetery benefits.
• Employee referral bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree