Funeral Home Manager
About The Position
The Funeral Home Manager is critical to the success of this operation, requiring flawless execution standards combined with a thorough understanding of our unique demographics and clientele. The successful candidate will be expected to direct and lead all personnel and ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained to a high degree of readiness. This is a position for a “working” Manager overseeing a staff. The role requires being a team builder, developing and maintaining a positive environment so that employees are motivated to strive for performance excellence and achievement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in the operations of a Funeral Home.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Must be a licensed funeral director and embalmer or the ability to obtain a state license.
- Requires graduation from an accredited school of embalming or mortuary science.
- Must have a valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- A degree in business management or related field is preferred
Responsibilities
- Direct all activities relating to funeral services- preparation of funeral home facilities, supervision of funeral directors, perform as an arranger when required.
- Direct and supervise the administrative and support services of the funeral home- embalming services, repair and maintenance services, approve of expenditures for operation of the funeral home and collection of receivables.
- Plan and implement strategies to increase the client base for the company- including direct involvement in marketing strategies.
- Ensure close coordination with governmental agencies and service organizations such as the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, coroner’s office, churches, florists, etc.
- Represent the company on all follow-up services provided, including customer complaints, legal activity, and contract preparations.
- Administer all of the work schedules of the personnel of the funeral home.
- Deal directly with vendors of funeral service supplies and support merchandise.
- Maintain knowledge of the laws and policies relating to the funeral business.
- May be required to perform embalming and other tasks assigned to the Funeral Director as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
