Funeral Director & Embalmer

Job Description

Job Description

The Funeral Director / Embalmer will be responsible for caring for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including, embalming, removals and transfers, cosmetology, dressing, hair styling, and any other preparation required for the deceased. The successful candidate will have a current license in the applicable state and knowledge of the current regulations related to the funeral industry.

Essential Functions and Competencies

• Ensures every client family is presented with all service and merchandise options
• 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 and / or 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
• Works on-call / first call, in rotation as assigned i.e. phone, face to face, at the hospital, hospice, residence
• Initial transfers of 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 in accordance with relevant laws and regulations
• Conducts and attends funeral services regularly
• Lead all post service follow-up as needed

Required Education and Experience

AAP / EEO Statement

Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veterans and / or any other status or condition protected by law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

3502 Uvalde Texas