What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Director position at Philadelphia Cremation Society?
The Cremation Society of Philadelphia is looking for a fully licensed Funeral Director with at least one year of work experience to join our team. This is a great opportunity to build your own business while working with us! Newly licensed applicants are welcome to apply as well as seasoned pros. Position covers Philadelphia and its suburbs. North to Allentown, PA. South to Newark, DE and South Jersey. This position reports to the owner.
Position Overview:
Chosen applicants will be:
interacting with multiple families daily, often during difficult times.
filing all required paperwork with the state (EDRS) and completing any other administrative duties as needed for each family.
completing some decedent transfers within a 75-mile radius from the office.
Qualifications:
PA Funeral Directors License
Clean driver’s license for at least the last 7 years
Excellent English communication skills. (verbal, written and especially phone)
Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to effectively manage multiple arrangements at a time
Good computer skills
Ability to complete all required permits and death certificates
Experience with decedent transfers
Embalming NOT required.
NO evening viewings.
Scheduled on-call evenings and every 3rd weekend is required.
Able to bend at the knees and waist, twist at the waist, kneel, grasp, sit for up to 8 hours a day, stand for up to 2 hours at a time and walk up to 300 feet.
Base salary and benefits:
$55,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience.
This is a salaried position with additional trade rates for hours worked performed on scheduled on-call evenings and every 3rd weekend.
Health Insurance for employees including vision and prescription 100% employer paid!
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Ability to take a company car home while working.
401K
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000