Compassionate Funeral Director — On-Call & Family-Focused

Simply Funerals; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Funerals in Hamilton is seeking a caring, organised funeral director to join our family team. You will guide families through funeral arrangements with warmth and respect. Coordinate funerals, cremations, burials and viewings, reflecting each family’s wishes and cultural practices.

Liaise with celebrants, clergy, cemeteries, crematorium staff and other providers. Be available for weeknights and weekends on a on-call roster.

Qualifications

• Compassion, sound judgement and strong communication skills.
• Comfortable supporting people through grief and managing multiple priorities.
• Willing to work on call roster for weeknights and weekends.
• Reliable, practical and respectful of families from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Guide families through funeral arrangements with warmth, clarity and respect.
• Coordinate funerals, cremations, burials and viewings, reflecting each family’s wishes and cultural practices.
• Arrange transfers and provide dignified care for the deceased.
• Liaise with celebrants, clergy, cemeteries, crematorium staff and other providers.
• Prepare accurate documentation, explain costs clearly and keep families informed.
• Work alongside the wider team to ensure each service runs smoothly.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

Simply Funerals in Hamilton is seeking a caring, organised funeral director to join our family team. You will guide families through funeral arrangements with warmth and respect. Coordinate funerals, cremations, burials and viewings, reflecting each family’s wishes and cultural practices.

Liaise with celebrants, clergy, cemeteries, crematorium staff and other providers. Be available for weeknights and weekends on a on-call roster.