Compassionate Funeral Director — Personal, Bespoke Services

The Natural Funeral Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Natural Funeral Company in Eden Terrace, Auckland, is seeking a compassionate Funeral Director to support families through one of life’s most difficult times. Based in Eden Terrace, the company provides natural, traditional and bespoke funerals with personal, professional care.

Hours: 35 hours per week with flexibility for extra hours and on-call duties twice a month; weekends only. A good remuneration package is offered. Experience in funeral directing is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent communicator able to build trust with families.
• Organised, reliable and detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families to discuss their wishes and arrange personalised funerals.
• Coordinate and direct funeral services with dignity, care and professionalism.
• Arrange natural, traditional and bespoke funerals.
• Care for and prepare the deceased with dignity and respect.
• Liaise with celebrants, clergy, cemeteries, crematoriums and other service providers.
• Complete funeral documentation and administrative tasks accurately.
• Provide compassionate guidance and support to bereaved families.
• Assist with mortuary duties as required, including general tasks such as washing company vehicles and trimming caskets.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure every detail is managed to a high standard.

Skills

Funeral directing experience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Funeral directing qualification

Job description

The Natural Funeral Company in Eden Terrace, Auckland, is seeking a compassionate Funeral Director to support families through one of life’s most difficult times. Based in Eden Terrace, the company provides natural, traditional and bespoke funerals with personal, professional care.

Hours: 35 hours per week with flexibility for extra hours and on-call duties twice a month; weekends only. A good remuneration package is offered. Experience in funeral directing is preferred but not essential.