What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer position at Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes?
Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes has been serving Catholic families in central and northern Arizona for over 100 years, providing Catholic funeral and burial services. We are seeking experienced and compassionate licensed Funeral Directors / Embalmers to join our team. Our ideal candidate is dedicated to providing exceptional, professional funeral services to our families within the framework of the Catholic faith and practices.
General Job Brief
Under the direct supervision of the Location Manager, the Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer supports the Diocese of Phoenix in its mission in service of the Body of Christ. The Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer is primarily responsible for providing professional funeral services for the family of the deceased and must exhibit leadership responsibilities and maintain optimum levels of customer satisfaction.
Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse and various levels of difficulty of the job.)
- Provide service quality excellence in all funeral-related services exhibiting leadership and teamwork responsibilities.
- Provide and present a General Price List to inquiring parties as well as all service options.
- Take first calls, make transfers, and work in the preparation room.
- Prepare funeral service arrangements including completing all required documents and facilities and equipment preparedness.
- Meet sales and service objectives and work with others to achieve company standards.
- Consistently exhibit satisfactory levels of professionalism and performance in all duties.
- Successfully complete on going / periodic OSHA training and testing.
- Maintains highest standards of ethics, morality, and confidentiality at all times.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed by the Location Manager, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
Minimum Qualifications ( Classification is typically expected to possess.)
Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing is highly preferred. Must possess required state education and license requirements for licensed funeral director and embalmer. Must have a minimum of 3 years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)
Benefits :
Fair Labor Standards Act
This position is full-time, exempt from overtime pay provision as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.
