Funeral Director

sci; Bayamón (PR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI is seeking a Funeral Director in Bayamón, PR to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies with a high level of professionalism and compassion. The role involves negotiating contracts, managing legal documents and payments, and coordinating interment or cremation services with families and community organizations.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a state-approved mortuary science program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a mortuary college or technical school program as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner.
• Negotiate and enter into funeral contracts; handle contracts, documents and payments.
• Inform families of veterans services and ensure delivery of selected services.
• Oversee interment or cremation arrangements and related authorizations.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science degree or state-approved program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Job Responsibilities

• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payments in accordance with company policies
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming
• Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include:
  • performing removals and transfers including lifting of deceased human remains;
  • dressing and preparing caskets;
  • coordinating and assisting with funeral services and visitations
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Handles aftercare including delivery of: documentation, stationery, information on insurance, health benefits and pension and pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Handles pre-need sales where applicable. And, or ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Ensures adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules applicable to the provision of funeral services
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Promotes and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state/provincial law

Experience

• Apprentice, Funeral Director experience as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years directly related experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Detail oriented

Postal Code: 00958

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon