Compassionate Funeral Director & Service Lead

Park Lawn Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Palmer-Marler Funeral Home in Oklahoma City is seeking a devoted Funeral Director to oversee preparation, planning and execution of funeral and memorial services, ensuring families' expectations are met with compassion.

The role requires a licensed Funeral Director with strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, capable of coordinating with clergy and staff while guiding families through sensitive decisions. Competitive benefits accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
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• Minimum two years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director.
• Valid and applicable state Funeral Director License; reciprocal across states and in good standing.
• Valid state issued drivers license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Consults with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their end-of-life memorialization expectations.
• Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandising and service options available.
• Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance.
• Coordinates all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.
• Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts visitations and services.
• Oversees all employees participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their individual role and is professionally representing the location.
• Prepares the deceased, including dressing and casketing.
• Places casket or remains in visitation area, setting up the area to comply with client family wishes, including adjusting light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.
• Directs and ushers families and services attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.
• Supervises and assists in the transportation of client families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.
• Arranges and coordinates shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.
• Instructs and oversees work of Apprentice Funeral Directors on services and paperwork.
• Performs removals and transfers individuals into Park Lawns care as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Empathy

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Two years licensed Funeral Director experience

Valid Funeral Director License

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Funeral service management systems

Job description

Palmer-Marler Funeral Home in Oklahoma City is seeking a devoted Funeral Director to oversee preparation, planning and execution of funeral and memorial services, ensuring families' expectations are met with compassion.

The role requires a licensed Funeral Director with strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, capable of coordinating with clergy and staff while guiding families through sensitive decisions. Competitive benefits accompany this full-time position.