Compassionate Funeral Director & Ceremony Leader

Service Corporation International; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Nashville, TN is seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to oversee funeral arrangements and ensure compliance with regulations. You will lead arrangement conferences, coordinate with families, and present cemetery and merchandise options.

This role includes directing services, planning events, embalming preparation, and maintaining preparation areas while upholding company standards and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited mortuary science program.
• Current Funeral Director and Embalmer license in the practicing state.
• Valid state driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives or initiates calls to next of kin, collects contact info and schedules arrangements.
• May perform removals or transfers and updates status in proprietary software.
• Greet families, initiate arrangements conference, discuss services and merchandise options.
• Presides as Master of Ceremonies for visitation, funeral, or graveside services and ensures contractual alignment.
• Engages with families to identify opportunities for pre-need services and future arrangements.

Skills

Cognitive ability

Public speaking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Process orientation

MS Office skills

Education

Mortuary science degree

Job description

Service Corporation International in Nashville, TN is seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to oversee funeral arrangements and ensure compliance with regulations. You will lead arrangement conferences, coordinate with families, and present cemetery and merchandise options.

This role includes directing services, planning events, embalming preparation, and maintaining preparation areas while upholding company standards and compassionate care.