The Funeral Director/Embalmer will be responsible for caring for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including, embalming, removals and transfers, cosmetology, dressing, hair styling, and any other preparation required for the deceased. The successful candidate will have a current license in the applicable state and knowledge of the current regulations related to the funeral industry.
Essential Functions and Competencies
- Ensures every client family is presented with all service and merchandise options
- Contributes to the overall efficiency of the location by maintaining open and effective communication and maintaining accurate and timely client files
- Acts to improve market share through participation in community events, groups and/or organizations, and other community relationships as assigned by your supervisor
- Carries out other projects/duties as assigned i.e. car washing, building/equipment repair, pre-need arrangement planning
- Works on-call/first call, in rotation as assigned i.e. phone, face to face, at the hospital, hospice, residence
- Initial transfers of decedents, embalms, dresses, cosmetizes, caskets, and prepares deceased on as needed basis (per appropriate licensing) to the instructions obtained from the family
- Meets with client families to listen, educate, and arrange personalized funeral services and ensures their experience with the business is of the highest quality
- Completes tasks and details resulting from the Arrangement Conference
- Ensures proper paperwork, including permits and certificate,s are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations
- Conducts and attends funeral services regularly
- Lead all post service follow-up as needed
Required Education and Experience
- Current Funeral Director license
- Current Embalmer License
- 2+ years of funeral industry experience
- Understanding of the services and products available
- Professional communication skills
- Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner
- Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry