Senior Funeral Director - Lead Ceremonies & Community Care

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Memorial is seeking a Senior Funeral Director for Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery in Oakville, Ontario. You will oversee and direct all aspects of funeral services, including filing death certificates, managing obituaries, embalming, and executing ceremonies with compassion.

Applicants must hold a Funeral Directors license with 7+ years of experience, demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be able to lead teams or work independently, and possess a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Possesses a Funeral Directors license and 7+ years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director.
• Demonstrates active community involvement and establishes a positive profile of the Funeral Home within the community.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; verbal, written and presentation.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Exemplifies Arbor’s values of integrity, trust, teamwork and excellence.
• Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including Everyday Excellence and Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.
• A valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Arranges, coordinates and directs funeral ceremonies.
• Meets and surpasses the needs and expectations of the families we serve.
• Maintains active involvement within the community and is committed to building and establishing effective relationships and rapport.
• Supports the Funeral Service Department’s vision of technology integration by understanding the role technology plays in the funeral home’s success.
• Assists survivors with filing claims for death benefits.
• Provides access to post-death counseling and support group activities in order to assist individuals who are adapting to changes in their lives following a death.
• Provides support and guidance to Funeral Directors, Apprentice Funeral Directors, Funeral Director Assistants and Office Administrators.
• Uploads funeral service information to website and Sharing Memories.

Skills

Funeral license

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Ceremony coordination

Job description

Arbor Memorial is seeking a Senior Funeral Director for Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery in Oakville, Ontario. You will oversee and direct all aspects of funeral services, including filing death certificates, managing obituaries, embalming, and executing ceremonies with compassion.

Applicants must hold a Funeral Directors license with 7+ years of experience, demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be able to lead teams or work independently, and possess a valid driver’s