<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Cypress Funeral Services seeking individual with quality customer service background for the funeral service attendant position. This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The Funeral Attendant will set-up and assist with viewings, funeral services, memorial services, etc.
 
Duties and Responsibility
<ul>
<li>Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned</li>
<li>Greets and receives client families and/or other persons attending the funeral service</li>
<li>Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service</li>
<li>Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families</li>
<li>Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items</li>
<li>Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
Qualification:
<ul>
<li>Must be able to work weekends and evening</li>
<li>Warm and outgoing personality</li>
<li>Passionate about helping others and the community</li>
<li>Can multi-task and work under pressure</li>
<li>Good listener and able to interact with people from all walks of life with ease.</li>
<li>Understands the sensitive nature of our business</li>
<li>Confident and not afraid to speak in front of crowds</li>
<li>Need to be able to lift 20lb. </li>
</ul>

Funeral Service Assistant PT

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Please Note: This is an on-call position for helping with funeral services, driving vehicles, light cleaning of property and helping funeral directors with removals during business hours and after hours.
 
Why Everstory
 
At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. 
 
We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.
 
The Impact You Will Make
 
This role has an opportunity to make a significant impact on our customer's families and loved ones by assisting the funeral team with the transportation of loved ones into our care, and by being present and working as an attendant during services. While you are responsible for keeping the facilities clean, assisting with services, and driving vehicles, you will also be able to assist with some functions related to the coordination of legal and administrative matters associated with funeral service. Under the supervision of a licensed Funeral Director, you will be able to learn the industry and work toward a career path in death care. Your primary focus will be on:
<ul>
<li>Funeral Home upkeep, (dusting, vacuum, cleaning)</li>
<li>Assisting in funeral services and visitation, including: greeting of visitors, coordinating pallbearers, arranging transport and parking.</li>
<li>Transporting individuals with extreme care</li>
<li>Performing all other related functions as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>A minimum of 1 year experience in client relations, facilities maintenance or related field.</li>
<li>A strong desire to start a career in mortuary science/end of life planning.</li>
<li>Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.</li>
<li>Possesses valid state driver's license.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and customer service skills.</li>
<li>Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others in a team atmosphere.</li>
<li>Possesses a high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.</li>
<li>Able to occasionally stand/walk and frequently lift or push.</li>
<li>This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.</li>
</ul>
Our Investment in You
Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including:
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&amp;D and STD Insurance</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li>
<li>Career Advancement and Training</li>
<li>Funeral and Cemetery Benefits</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus</li>
<li>401k with Company Match</li>
</ul>
Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
The pay range for this role is based on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic. They include skill set, experience and training, licensure and certification, and other business and organizational needs. This range estimate has been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

Funeral Attendant

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Why Everstory
 
At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.
 
The Impact You Will Make
 
This role has an opportunity to make a significant impact on our customer's families and loved ones. The Funeral Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the general activities of the funeral home. This role will be for a detailed oriented professional that understands the value of providing our families with all options in their time of need. In this position, you will also be responsible for:
<ul>
<li>Direct all activities relating to funeral services- preparation of funeral home facilities, supervision of funeral directors, perform as an arranger when required.</li>
<li>Direct and supervise the administrative and support services of the funeral home- embalming services, repair and maintenance services, approve of expenditures for operation of the funeral home and collection of receivables.</li>
<li>Plan and implement strategies to increase the client base for the company- including direct involvement in marketing strategies.</li>
<li>Ensure close coordination with governmental agencies and service organizations such as the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, coroners office, churches, florists, etc.</li>
<li>Represent the company on all follow-up services provided, including customer complaints, legal activity, and contract preparations.</li>
<li>Administer all of the work schedules of the personnel of the funeral home.</li>
<li>Deal directly with vendors of funeral service supplies and support merchandise.</li>
<li>Maintain knowledge of the laws and policies relating to the funeral business.</li>
<li>May be required to perform embalming and other tasks assigned to the Funeral Director as needed.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned by management.</li>
</ul>
 
Core Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others. </li>
<li>Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.</li>
<li>Ethics and Values - Adheres to appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in the operations of a Funeral Home.</li>
<li>Licensed funeral director and embalmer or the ability to obtain a state license.</li>
<li>Degree from an accredited school of embalming or mortuary science. A degree in business management or related field is preferred.</li>
<li>1 year of supervisory or management experience.</li>
<li>Proven leadership ability, excellent customer service, sales and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to supervise, motivate, and train personnel; can appropriately handle employee relations and performance issues.</li>
<li>Possesses confidence and professionalism to interact with clients over the phone and in person.</li>
<li>Enjoys interacting and collaborating effectively with others in a team atmosphere.</li>
<li>Must posses a valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle. Offsite appointments will occur in this role including meetings with clients and community events. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel associated with job duties.</li>
<li>This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.</li>
</ul>
 
Our Investment in You
 
Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including:
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&amp;D and STD Insurance</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li>
<li>Career Advancement and Training</li>
<li>Funeral and Cemetery Benefits</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus</li>
<li>401k with Company Match</li>
</ul>
Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
The pay range for this role is based on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic. They include skill set, experience and training, licensure and certification, and other business and organizational needs. This range estimate has been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

Funeral Manager

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Funeral Director to join our team at Hamlin/Hilbish Funeral Home. United by a common desire to serve, Funeral Directors at NorthStar share a pride in their profession that extends beyond the workday. Here, we celebrate the above-and-beyond ethos of our team, encouraging meticulous planning, individual creativity, and collaboration, in every aspect of our work. Joining NorthStar Memorial Group means becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and respect for the deceased and their families.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Provide a source of support, guidance, and direction to families before, during, and after the loss of a loved one</li>
<li>Coordinate, assist, and carry out all aspects of a funeral service and final memorialization</li>
<li>Adhere to all professional, municipal, state, and federal licensing regulations and rules applicable to the funeral service profession</li>
<li>Ensure that all federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry are followed</li>
</ul>
 Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Licensed Funeral Director in Florida or possess the ability to reciprocate.</li>
<li>Have excellent communication skills, integrity, and an innate passion for serving others.</li>
</ul>
Compensation
<ul>
<li>60K-70K/ yr. </li>
<li>Compensation bonus structure available</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Health Savings Account (HSA)</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with Employer Matching</li>
</ul>
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Licensed Funeral Director (Funeral Director License Required)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Why Work for Gabaldon Mortuary?
Service
<ul>
<li>At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.</li>
<li>Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.</li>
<li>Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.</li>
<li>Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.</li>
<li>Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.</li>
<li>Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.</li>
</ul>
Culture
<ul>
<li>We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.</li>
<li>We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.</li>
<li>We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.</li>
</ul>
Summary/Objective
The Funeral Director is accountable for performing a variety of tasks during the preparation, planning, and execution of the funeral and memorialization process to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.
Essential Functions
<ul>
<li>Consults with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their end-of-life memorialization expectations. </li>
<li>Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandising and service options available.</li>
<li>Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance. </li>
<li>Coordinates all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.</li>
<li>Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.</li>
<li>Plans, schedules, and conducts visitations and services.</li>
<li>Oversees all employees participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their individual role and is professionally representing the location.</li>
<li>Prepares the deceased, including dressing and casketing.</li>
<li>Places casket or remains in visitation area, setting up the area to comply with client family wishes, including adjusting light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.</li>
<li>Directs and ushers families and services attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.</li>
<li>Supervises and assists in the transportation of client families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.</li>
<li>Arranges and coordinates shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.</li>
<li>Instructs and oversees work of Apprentice Funeral Directors on services and paperwork.</li>
<li>Performs removals and transfers individuals into Park Lawn’s care as needed.</li>
<li>Performs other duties, as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Communication Proficiency.</li>
<li>Teamwork Orientation. </li>
<li>Detail Orientation.</li>
<li>Thoroughness.</li>
<li>Customer Service Orientation.</li>
<li>Social Perceptiveness. </li>
<li>Time Management.</li>
</ul>
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
<ul>
<li>Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum two years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director.</li>
<li>Valid and applicable state Funeral Director License; reciprocal across states and in good standing.</li>
<li>Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.</li>
</ul>
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.</li>
<li>High degree of overall computer proficiency.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li>
<li>Ability to effectively present information to client families, co-workers, and leadership. </li>
<li>Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through active, personal participation in complimentary, community based organizations. </li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families. </li>
<li>Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations. </li>
<li>Ability to maintain a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication. </li>
<li>Ability to actively listen to the needs of client families.</li>
<li>Attention to detail, follow-through and ability to work in a team setting.</li>
<li>Tactful and professional behavior when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
<ul>
<li>The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors. </li>
<li>Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes. </li>
<li>Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to; computer, fax, copier, multi-line phone system, body lift, casket handling/transport devices, personal or company owned vehicle.</li>
<li>Employees in this role must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required. </li>
<li>Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds. </li>
<li>Performance of this position’s duties also requires power reaching, pushing, and pulling. </li>
<li>Employees in this role must be able to perform job duties when awakened from a sound sleep. </li>
<li>This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: High </li>
<li>Employees must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance. </li>
<li>Overtime is sometimes necessary or required. </li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. </li>
<li>Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day</li>
</ul>
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Funeral Director

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Why Work for Wichmann Funeral Homes and Crematories?
Service
<ul>
<li>At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.</li>
<li>Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.</li>
<li>Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.</li>
<li>Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.</li>
<li>Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.</li>
<li>Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.</li>
</ul>
Culture
<ul>
<li>We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.</li>
<li>We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.</li>
<li>We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.</li>
</ul>
Summary/Objective
The Funeral Director is accountable for performing a variety of tasks during the preparation, planning, and execution of the funeral and memorialization process to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.
Essential Functions
<ul>
<li>Consults with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their end-of-life memorialization expectations. </li>
<li>Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandising and service options available.</li>
<li>Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance. </li>
<li>Coordinates all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.</li>
<li>Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.</li>
<li>Plans, schedules, and conducts visitations and services.</li>
<li>Oversees all employees participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their individual role and is professionally representing the location.</li>
<li>Prepares the deceased, including dressing and casketing.</li>
<li>Places casket or remains in visitation area, setting up the area to comply with client family wishes, including adjusting light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.</li>
<li>Directs and ushers families and services attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.</li>
<li>Supervises and assists in the transportation of client families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.</li>
<li>Arranges and coordinates shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.</li>
<li>Instructs and oversees work of Apprentice Funeral Directors on services and paperwork.</li>
<li>Performs removals and transfers individuals into Park Lawn’s care as needed.</li>
<li>Performs other duties, as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Communication Proficiency.</li>
<li>Teamwork Orientation. </li>
<li>Detail Orientation.</li>
<li>Thoroughness.</li>
<li>Customer Service Orientation.</li>
<li>Social Perceptiveness. </li>
<li>Time Management.</li>
</ul>
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
<ul>
<li>Valid and applicable state Funeral Director License; reciprocal across states and in good standing.</li>
<li>Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.</li>
</ul>
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.</li>
<li>High degree of overall computer proficiency.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li>
<li>Ability to effectively present information to client families, co-workers, and leadership. </li>
<li>Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through active, personal participation in complimentary, community based organizations. </li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families. </li>
<li>Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations. </li>
<li>Ability to maintain a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication. </li>
<li>Ability to actively listen to the needs of client families.</li>
<li>Attention to detail, follow-through and ability to work in a team setting.</li>
<li>Tactful and professional behavior when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
<ul>
<li>The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors. </li>
<li>Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes. </li>
<li>Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to; computer, fax, copier, multi-line phone system, body lift, casket handling/transport devices, personal or company owned vehicle.</li>
<li>Employees in this role must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required. </li>
<li>Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds. </li>
<li>Performance of this position’s duties also requires power reaching, pushing, and pulling. </li>
<li>Employees in this role must be able to perform job duties when awakened from a sound sleep. </li>
<li>This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: High </li>
<li>Employees must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance. </li>
<li>Overtime is sometimes necessary or required. </li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. </li>
<li>Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day</li>
</ul>
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Why Work for Ott &amp; Lee Funeral Homes?
Service
<ul>
<li>At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.</li>
<li>Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.</li>
<li>Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.</li>
<li>Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.</li>
<li>Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.</li>
<li>Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.</li>
</ul>
Culture
<ul>
<li>We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.</li>
<li>We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.</li>
<li>We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.</li>
</ul>
Summary/Objective 
This position is the primary contact for client families is accountable for performing a variety of tasks during the preparation, planning, and execution of the funeral and memorialization process to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.
Essential Functions
<ul>
<li>Consults with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their memorialization expectations.</li>
<li>Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandizing and service options available.</li>
<li>Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance.</li>
<li>Coordinates all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.</li>
<li>Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.</li>
<li>Prepares and embalms the deceased for interment, cremation, or other disposition in conformity with legal requirements and with the utmost respect and dignity.</li>
<li>Ensures proper paperwork, including permits, logs, identification tags, and certificates are completed accurately and timely and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Properly and safely utilizes embalming instruments and machinery in accordance with company guidelines.</li>
<li>Utilizes personal protective equipment and adheres to relevant operational and safety procedures.</li>
<li>Dresses, apples cosmetics, and performs casketing duties.</li>
<li>Plans, schedules, and conducts visitations and services.</li>
<li>Oversees all employees participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their individual role and is professionally representing the location.</li>
<li>Places casket or remains in visitation area, setting up the area to comply with client family wishes, including adjusting light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.</li>
<li>Directs and usher families and service attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.</li>
<li>Supervises and assists in the transportation of client families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.</li>
<li>Arranges and coordinates shipment or transportation of remains to and from other cities and locations.</li>
<li>Instructs and oversees work of Apprentice Funeral Directors/Embalmers on cases, services, and paperwork.</li>
<li>Stocks and cleans preparation room and refrigeration unit.</li>
<li>Works on-call /first-call, as needed.</li>
<li>Identifies and remedies all hazards on grounds.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Communication Proficiency.</li>
<li>Teamwork Orientation.</li>
<li>Detail Orientation.</li>
<li>Thoroughness.</li>
<li>Customer Service Orientation.</li>
<li>Time Management.</li>
</ul>
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
<ul>
<li>Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.</li>
<li>5 years’ experience as a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer.</li>
<li>Valid and applicable state Funeral Director and Embalmer License; reciprocal across states and in good standing.</li>
<li>Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.</li>
</ul>
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.</li>
<li>Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.</li>
<li>Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with internal, as well as external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families.</li>
<li>Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.</li>
<li>Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.</li>
<li>Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.</li>
<li>Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.</li>
<li>Effective and professional communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal skills and the ability to resolve and respond to issues in a professional manner. </li>
<li>Attention to detail and follow-through.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
<ul>
<li>The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting. </li>
<li>Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.</li>
<li>Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to; computer, fax, copier, multi-line phone system, AV system, body lift, casket handling/tansport devices, personal or company owned vehicle.</li>
<li>Employees in this role must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.</li>
<li>Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds. </li>
<li>This position may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling. </li>
<li>Employees in this role must be able to perform job duties when awakened from a sound sleep.</li>
<li>This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/ or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: High</li>
<li>Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.</li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.</li>
<li>Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.</li>
</ul>
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Funeral Director/Embalmer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Why Work for Longview Funeral Home?
Service
<ul>
<li>At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.</li>
<li>Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.</li>
<li>Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.</li>
<li>Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.</li>
<li>Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.</li>
<li>Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.</li>
</ul>
Culture
<ul>
<li>We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.</li>
<li>We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.</li>
<li>We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.</li>
</ul>
Summary/Objective
The Funeral Director is accountable for performing a variety of tasks during the preparation, planning, and execution of the funeral and memorialization process to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.
Essential Functions
<ul>
<li>Consults with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their end-of-life memorialization expectations. </li>
<li>Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandising and service options available.</li>
<li>Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance. </li>
<li>Coordinates all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.</li>
<li>Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.</li>
<li>Plans, schedules, and conducts visitations and services.</li>
<li>Oversees all employees participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their individual role and is professionally representing the location.</li>
<li>Prepares the deceased, including dressing and casketing.</li>
<li>Places casket or remains in visitation area, setting up the area to comply with client family wishes, including adjusting light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.</li>
<li>Directs and ushers families and services attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.</li>
<li>Supervises and assists in the transportation of client families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.</li>
<li>Arranges and coordinates shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.</li>
<li>Instructs and oversees work of Apprentice Funeral Directors on services and paperwork.</li>
<li>Performs removals and transfers individuals into Park Lawn’s care as needed.</li>
<li>Performs other duties, as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Communication Proficiency.</li>
<li>Teamwork Orientation. </li>
<li>Detail Orientation.</li>
<li>Thoroughness.</li>
<li>Customer Service Orientation.</li>
<li>Social Perceptiveness. </li>
<li>Time Management.</li>
</ul>
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
<ul>
<li>Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum two years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director.</li>
<li>Valid and applicable state Funeral Director License; reciprocal across states and in good standing.</li>
<li>Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.</li>
</ul>
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.</li>
<li>High degree of overall computer proficiency.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li>
<li>Ability to effectively present information to client families, co-workers, and leadership. </li>
<li>Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through active, personal participation in complimentary, community based organizations. </li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families. </li>
<li>Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations. </li>
<li>Ability to maintain a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication. </li>
<li>Ability to actively listen to the needs of client families.</li>
<li>Attention to detail, follow-through and ability to work in a team setting.</li>
<li>Tactful and professional behavior when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
<ul>
<li>The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors. </li>
<li>Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes. </li>
<li>Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to; computer, fax, copier, multi-line phone system, body lift, casket handling/transport devices, personal or company owned vehicle.</li>
<li>Employees in this role must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required. </li>
<li>Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds. </li>
<li>Performance of this position’s duties also requires power reaching, pushing, and pulling. </li>
<li>Employees in this role must be able to perform job duties when awakened from a sound sleep. </li>
<li>This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: High </li>
<li>Employees must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance. </li>
<li>Overtime is sometimes necessary or required. </li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. </li>
<li>Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day</li>
</ul>
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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