Funeral Director

Job Responsibilities

• Arranges calls to deceased next of kin and confirms details.
• Performs removals or transfers as needed, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Cares for the deceased respectfully and updates removal status in software.
• Greets next of kin and escorts them to the meeting space.
• Facilitates Arrangements Conferences, discussing needs and desired outcomes.
• Promotes funeral, cemetery, and crematory services and merchandise.
• Transitions Arrangements Conferences to Funeral Services Counselor/Advisor.
• Presides over visitation, funeral, or graveside services as Master of Ceremonies.
• Visually inspects Services Arrangements against contractual arrangements and next of kin expectations.
• Interacts with the family to fulfill their death care requests.
• Obtains leads for pre-need services during interactions with the family.
• Planners a variety of event planning responsibilities, including resource planning and ordering of music, flowers, or catering.
• Prepares event rooms, sets up chairs, tables, flowers, guest books, and decor.
• Cleans up after events, identifies property in need of repair, and delivers family memorabilia.
• May perform attendant duties such as parking lot attendant, driver, usher, pallbearer, or courier.
• Might attend community or charity events to represent and promote the location or market.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school or college of mortuary science.
• Current Funeral Director license within the practicing state.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Positive attitude, drive to advance industry knowledge, and high self-motivation.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Public speaking skills to influence and gain consensus.
• Proficiency in using databases and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Industry experience is preferred.
• Manual dexterity required for paperwork, calculators, computers, and phones.
• Physical effort required for pushing and pulling up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 6 hours per day, climb stairs, and push/pull objects.
• Ability to lift up to 150 pounds on flat and inclined flooring or ramps.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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