The Role
Manage all phases of funeral arrangements including transfers, embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, conducting services, meeting families to arrange personalized funerals, completing paperwork and permits, supervising team members, participating in community outreach, and leading post-service follow-ups.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Funeral Director/Embalmer manages all phases of the funeral arrangement, from setting up funeral services to final disposition.
Overview & 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 maintaining accurate and timely client files
- Acts to improve market share through participation in community events, groups, 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)
- Oversees all Team Members participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their role and is professionally representing the location
- Communicates to appropriate Team Members areas of successful performance and performance needing improvement to meet business expectations
- Works on-call/first call, in rotation as assigned (i.e., phone, face to face, at the hospital, hospice, residence)
- Transfers 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 following relevant laws and regulations
- Conducts and attends funeral services regularly
- Leads all post-service follow-ups as needed
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Current state licensure for funeral directing & 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
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
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Compensation & BenefitsWhat We Offer:
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, kindness, and mutual support.
- Meaningful Work: Make a difference in people's lives by providing a crucial service during their time of need and fostering strong community connections.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development and career advancement within the funeral service industry.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary.
Are you ready? Join us on our journey to Shape the Future with Purpose. Grow with The FPG Way.
Foundation Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair employment practices and to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skills Required
- 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
- Sensitivity and knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions
- Knowledge of basic principles, values, ethics, customs, and cultural practices
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
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The Company
What We Do
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