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Funeral Director

Career Strategies
  • Erie, Pennsylvania
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Come join a great team in the Erie area, at a highly reputable Funeral Home as a compassionate, service-oriented professional & Funeral Director. This position is responsible for guiding families through funeral arrangements with sensitivity, dignity, and professionalism, while ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with organizational standards, cultural traditions, and legal requirements.

    This is a fulltime, perm job opportunity offering benefits, competitive salary, career development and the chance t work for a long-standing well known Funeral Home.

    Key Responsibilities

    Family Service & Counseling

    • Meet with families to arrange funerals, burials, and memorial services at the time of need.
    • Provide compassionate guidance and emotional support during times of loss.
    • Explain service options, merchandise, pricing, and financing clearly and ethically.
    • Ensure all arrangements respect religious, cultural, and personal preferences (including Jewish traditions).

    · Prepare and assist in filing all required legal documents (death certificates, permits, authorizations).

    Funeral Direction & Operations

    • Coordinate and oversee all aspects of funeral and memorial services.
    • Work closely with clergy, cemetery staff, and vendors to ensure seamless execution.
    • Supervise visitations, services, and graveside ceremonies.

    Administrative Responsibilities

    • Maintain accurate records of services, contracts, and client interactions.
    • Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations.
    • Meet or exceed individual and team performance goals.

    Qualifications

    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with empathy and professionalism in emotionally sensitive situations.
    • Ability to work 5 days a week.

    Compensation, Details & Benefits

    • Health Insurance
    • 401K
    • PTO-Holiday Pay
    • Career Growth and Stability
    • Salary is $65K- $90K Annually Depending on Experience. 
    • Onsite position 

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationErie, Pennsylvania
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size1 to 9 employees
    Year Founded1992
    Websitehttps://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com

    About Company

    Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization.  The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators  in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular  experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals. 

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched

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