Funeral Director

FUNERAL DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Those who choose a career as a funeral director will work to coordinate and perform the entire requirements for a funeral. They work with the family of the deceased to arrange the whole funeral from the beginning to the end. These duties include organizing the funeral performance, the officiant (a clergy member or other selected person), and how and where the remains will ultimately be placed. In some cases, the deceased may have left detailed instructions for his or her own funeral. The funeral director will respect these wishes and organize any other logistics such as transporting the body, arranging times and dates, and where the services will be performed. Additionally, Funeral directors have many other responsibilities including preparing obituary notices and distributing them to media outlets according to the wishes of the family. They will also arrange for clergy and pallbearers, schedule the opening and closing of a grave with a representative of the cemetery, prepare and decorate the sites of all services, and ensure transportation for the remains, mourners, and flowers between sites. Funeral directors are also responsible for overseeing the preparation and transportation of the remains for out\-of\-state burials, following accordance to the laws and regulations. Funeral Service Director Tasks Among the funeral service director’s key task areas: * Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services. * Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, cosmetologists, or other staff. * Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws. * Negotiate contracts for prearranged funeral services. * Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased. * Plan and implement changes to service offerings to meet community needs or increase funeral home revenues. * Plan and implement sales promotions or other marketing strategies and activities for funeral home operations. * Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations. * Sell funeral services, products, or merchandise to clients. * Complete and maintain records such as state\-required documents, tracking documents, or product inventories. * Identify skill development needs for funeral home staff. Benefit Conditions: * Waiting period may apply Work Remotely * No Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $17\.50 \- $36\.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Relocation assistance * Vision insurance Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required) * Funeral Directing: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * Funeral Director License (Required) * Embalming License (Required) Work Location: In person