Compassionate Funeral Director & Master of Ceremonies

Service Corporation International; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Memphis seeks a licensed Funeral Director to coordinate arrangements with families, oversee ceremonies, and ensure compliance with mortuary regulations. You will lead arrangements conferences, present cemetery and merchandise options, and supervise service team activities.

Ideal candidates have an accredited mortuary science education, an active Funeral Director license, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school or college of mortuary science.
• Current Funeral Director license within the practicing state.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required to operate company owned vehicles.
• Experience in the funeral industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives or initiates calls with deceased next of kin, schedules Arrangement appointments and confirms details.
• Presides as Master of Ceremonies for visitation, funeral, or graveside services.
• Plans event logistics such as music, flowers, catering, and memorial presentations.
• Interacts with families to fulfill death care requests and guides service teams accordingly.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Mortuary science degree

Funeral Director license

Job description

Service Corporation International in Memphis seeks a licensed Funeral Director to coordinate arrangements with families, oversee ceremonies, and ensure compliance with mortuary regulations. You will lead arrangements conferences, present cemetery and merchandise options, and supervise service team activities.

Ideal candidates have an accredited mortuary science education, an active Funeral Director license, and a valid driver’s license.