Funeral Director/Embalmer

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

• →Performs on-call responsibilities including taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers
• →Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
• →Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• →Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts.
• →Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies
• →Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• →Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• →Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• →Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• →Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
• →Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
• →Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• →Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• →Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

• Embalmer, Apprentice or Funeral Director, Apprentice as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years directly related experience preferred

• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Pay: $31 - $49 USD hourly based on experience

Benefits: Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program