Funeral Director

Job Responsibilities

• Arranges calls to deceased next of kin and confirms details.
• Schedules Arrangement appointments and emails confirmations.
• Performs removals or transfers as needed, adhering to company standards.
• 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.
• Visually inspects deceased and adjusts casket dressing, attire, or makeup.
• Ensures compliance with contractual arrangements and family expectations.
• Performs event planning responsibilities, including resource planning and ordering of items.
• Prepares event rooms, sets up decor, and cleans up after events.
• May perform attendant duties such as parking lot attendant, driver, usher, pallbearer, or courier.
• May attend community or charity events to represent 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.
• Industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in local, state, and federal regulations.
• Proficient in databases and MS Office applications.
• Positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to build professional and trusting business relations.
• Manual dexterity required for paperwork, calculators, computers, and phones.
• Physical effort requiring pushing and pulling up to 150 pounds.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours and on nights and weekends.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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