Funeral Director & Embalmer

About the job

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 certificates are completed timely 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 license or certification if required by state regulations
• 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