What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Director position at Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation?
Job Title: Funeral Director
Overview:
As a Funeral Director, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate and professional support to families during their time of loss. You will oversee all aspects of funeral arrangements, ensuring that services are conducted with dignity and respect.
Duties:
- Coordinate and arrange funeral services, including viewing, ceremonies, and burials
- Assist families in making decisions regarding caskets, urns, flowers, and other funeral-related items
- Prepare the deceased for viewing through embalming, dressing, and cosmetology techniques
- Handle logistics such as transportation of the deceased, obtaining necessary permits, and coordinating with cemeteries
- Provide bereavement support to grieving families
- Manage administrative tasks such as paperwork, contracts, and billing
- Collaborate with clergy, celebrants, and other service providers to ensure seamless funeral services
Requirements:
- Certification in Funeral Directing
- Proficiency in cosmetology for post-mortem care
- Ability to perform heavy lifting as needed
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology for proper handling of deceased individuals
- Experience in event planning for coordinating funeral services
- Strong sales skills for assisting families with funeral merchandise decisions
- Ability to sanitate preparation areas and equipment
- Compassionate nature with excellent communication skills
Join our team as a Funeral Director to make a meaningful impact by guiding families through one of life's most challenging moments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Funeral directing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Funeral Director License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Whiteland, IN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Whiteland, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $65,000