Funeral Director

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 – Eden Terrace, Auckland

Are you a caring, compassionate Funeral Director who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives?

The Natural Funeral Company is looking for a dedicated team member to support families through one of life’s most difficult times.

Based in Eden Terrace, Auckland, we provide personal, professional, and compassionate care, offering natural, traditional, and bespoke funerals that reflect each family's and their loved ones' lives and wishes.

Key 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.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Warm, empathetic and approachable, with a genuine desire to help others.

An excellent communicator who can build trusting relationships with families.

Organised, reliable and attentive to detail.

Professional, respectful and able to manage sensitive situations.

Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, supportive team.

Experienced in funeral directing; relevant qualification preferred but not essential.

The Position

Hours:35 hours per week with flexibility to work extra hours, plus on-call duties twice a month; weekends only. A good remuneration package is offered.

Why Join Us?

At The Natural Funeral Company, we believe every family deserves care, understanding, and the opportunity to say goodbye in a way that feels right for them.

Join a team where kindness, respect, and personal service are at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a proudly independent, family-owned New Zealand company

Caring for families, with compassion and understanding.