Funeral Director Jobs

About The Position

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 state-required licenses.
• High degree of concentration and ability to maintain attention for continuous periods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an understanding of the complexity of death care.
• Ability to provide an empathetic and caring environment for customers and their loved ones.
• Strong ability to lead a team and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability 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 make funeral arrangements, 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 using 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 acting as the primary director, or drive a hearse or limousine as needed.
• Prepare or coordinate preparation and issuance of permits and funeral- and embalming-related documents, 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.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.
• Mentor and lead a team of funeral professionals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Anniversary award for each year of service
• Career advancement and training through the Aspiring Managers Program
• Everstory Cares Employee Assistance Fund
• Legend Award Program
• Funeral and cemetery benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• 401(k) with company match