Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home
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Avon, NY
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Posted 1 week ago
$49,000 – $63,000
/ yearly
Job Description
**Overview**
We are independently and family owned. We are located in a few small towns south of Rochester, New York. This dynamic position combines professional funeral directing with personalized support, ensuring each family receives respectful, dignified service. Your expertise will help create meaningful memorial experiences while managing all aspects of funeral arrangements with care and precision. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment that values your skills, empathy, and dedication to excellence.
**Responsibilities**
* Coordinate and oversee funeral services, ensuring all arrangements align with families’ wishes and cultural practices
* Provide bereavement support to grieving families, offering comfort and guidance throughout the planning process
* Manage the preparation of bodies, including sanitation, cosmetology, dissection, and anatomy considerations, adhering to health and safety standards
* Assist with event planning for memorial services, including logistics, venue setup, and coordination with vendors or clergy
* Conduct detailed consultations with families to understand their needs and explain available services clearly and compassionately
* Handle heavy lifting involved in transportation and body preparation while maintaining strict sanitation protocols
* Support sales efforts by explaining service options and helping families select appropriate packages or products
**Experience**
* Valid license as a Funeral Director In New York State with relevant state certification or licensing requirements fulfilled
* Proven experience in funeral directing, including body preparation, event planning, and client interaction
* Knowledge of physiology and anatomy related to body handling and dissection procedures
* Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide empathetic support during sensitive times
* Familiarity with bereavement support techniques and grief counseling principles
* Experience in sanitation practices specific to mortuary environments and cosmetology skills for body restoration
**Schedule**
* Funeral Directors Get every other weekend off and every other week on call.
* Paid Time off
**Benefits**
* Traditional Health Insurance offered with low co\-pays
* Retirement options
Pay: $49,000\.00 \- $63,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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