Funeral Director

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

Funeral Director | Hamilton
Simply Funerals

At Simply Funerals, our family supports families through some of life’s hardest moments. We’re a family-owned funeral business looking for a caring, organised funeral director to join our Hamilton team.

We’re looking for someone who listens well, takes pride in their work and understands that the small details matter.

The role

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.

About you

You’ll bring compassion, sound judgement and strong communication skills. You’ll be comfortable supporting people through grief, managing several priorities and handling confidential information with care.

Be available for week nights and weekends working on a on call roster system.

You’ll also be reliable, practical and willing to help your team, with respect for families from all backgrounds.

Please tell us about your funeral industry experience (if any) and any relevant qualifications in your application.

If you take pride in caring for people and want to contribute to a family-owned funeral business, we’d love to hear from you.

Our family supporting your family.