Funeral Director

Service Corporation International; Bayamón (PR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Funeral Director to arrange and conduct funerals and memorial services in a respectful, professional manner in Bayamon, PR. You will negotiate contracts, handle paperwork and payments, and guide families through the funeral process with compassion.

The role requires state licensure compliance, 2+ years of related experience, and flexibility for weekends/evenings. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming
• Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including removals and transfers, dressing and preparing caskets, coordinating and assisting with funeral services and visitations
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by managing parking, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel, cemetery and church services, delivering flowers, caskets, urns and mementos, setting up/removing chairs, and participating in special functions
• Handles aftercare including delivery of documentation, information on insurance, health benefits and pension and pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Handles pre-need sales and referrals where applicable
• Ensures adherence to licensing regulations and rules
• Prepares and completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment
• Retains heritage and grows market share through involvement with community, religious and other organizations

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Compassion and integrity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college or technical school program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Provides customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill the death care needs of their loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Fulfills the requirements as dictated by the licensing Board in the practicing state or province.

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

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

"SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.