Compassionate Funeral Director — Lead Services & Guidance

Vertin; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Job summary

Vertin, partnered with Johnson-Hagglund Funeral & Cremation Service, seeks a Funeral Director to oversee funeral planning and services in a compassionate environment. You will support families through grief, coordinate arrangements, and ensure dignified, compliant ceremonies.

The role requires a state Funeral Director license, mortuary science degree, and 1–2 years of experience. Excellent communication, empathy, and organization are essential for success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Current Funeral Director license in the respective state.
• Degree in mortuary science from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a funeral home setting.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively with grieving families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage funeral services in accordance with the family's wishes.
• Provide families with guidance and support throughout the funeral planning process.
• Prepare the deceased for viewing, which may include embalming and cosmetic work.
• Maintain compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements associated with funeral services.
• Build relationships with community members and organizations to promote outreach and engagement.
• Mentor junior staff and funeral interns, fostering a culture of learning and support within the team.

Skills

Funeral license

Mortuary degree

1-2 years exp

Emotional intelligence

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Mortuary science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertin, partnered with Johnson-Hagglund Funeral & Cremation Service, seeks a Funeral Director to oversee funeral planning and services in a compassionate environment. You will support families through grief, coordinate arrangements, and ensure dignified, compliant ceremonies.

The role requires a state Funeral Director license, mortuary science degree, and 1–2 years of experience. Excellent communication, empathy, and organization are essential for success and community engagement.