Funeral Director/Embalmer- With $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!!
Foundation Partners Group · Amsterdam, NY · 3 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Full-time position with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities
- Ensures every client family is presented with all service and merchandise options — Every Family, Every Option, Every Time.
- Contributes to the overall efficiency of the location by maintaining open and effective communication and accurate, timely client files.
- Acts to improve market share through participation in community events, groups, organizations, and other community relationships as assigned.
- Carries out other projects/duties as assigned (e.g., car washing, building/equipment repair, pre-need arrangement planning).
- Oversees all team members participating in services, ensuring each understands their role and professionally represents the location.
- Communicates areas of successful performance and performance needing improvement to meet business expectations.
- Works on-call/first call in rotation as assigned (e.g., phone, face-to-face, at the hospital, hospice, residence).
- Transfers decedents, embalms, dresses, cosmetizes, caskets, and prepares deceased as needed (per appropriate licensing) according to family instructions.
- Meets with client families to listen, educate, and arrange personalized funeral services, ensuring a high-quality experience.
- Completes tasks and details resulting from the arrangement conference.
- Ensures proper paperwork, including permits and certificates, is completed timely and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Conducts and attends funeral services regularly.
- Leads all post-service follow-ups as needed.
Requirements
- Current state licensure for funeral directing and embalming.
- Self-motivated and energetic.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service to customers.
- Sensitivity and knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions.
- Knowledge of basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid state-issued driver’s license with a clear driving record.