Funeral Director

Illinois Funeral Directors Association; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Funeral Homes is seeking a licensed Funeral Director to oversee end-of-life services, coordinate clergy and vendors, and ensure timely obituary preparation and memorial service execution.

Responsibilities include on-call transfers, embalming oversight, and compliance with OSHA regulations, with a strong emphasis on compassionate family support and professional leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an accredited Mortuary Science Institute.
• Illinois or Indiana Funeral Director and Embalming License with reciprocity to the other state.

Responsibilities

• Compose and send obituaries for publication.
• Coordinate contacts for services and clergy/military organizations.
• Coordinate and confirm involvement of third-party vendors.
• Maintain a 24-hour on-call transfer schedule and provide transfer services.
• Provide embalming and other preparatory care for the deceased.
• Prepare, set, and direct funeral and memorial services.
• Coordinate and monitor visitations and memorial gatherings.
• Prepare individuals for cremation and operate crematory equipment.
• Prepare and file necessary legal paperwork.
• Comply with OSHA standards for a safe workplace.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Computer/phone systems

Software proficiency

OSHA knowledge

Education

Mortuary Science degree

Tools

Embalming machines

Crematory equipment

Body lift

Office equipment

Funeral vehicles

Job description

Provide end of life and continuing care to families of Sunset Funeral Homes.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• 1. Composing and sending obituaries for publication.
• 2. Making prompt and proper contacts in preparation of services.
• 3. Coordinating clergy and fraternal/military organizations.
• 4. Coordinating and confirming involvement of third-party vendors.
• Maintain a place in a 24-hour on-call transfer schedule.
• Provide transfer services to families.
• Provide embalming and other preparatory care for the deceased.
• Prepare, set, and direct a variety of funeral and memorial services.
• Coordinate and monitor visitations and memorial gatherings.
• Prepare individuals for cremation and operate crematory according to regulation.
• Prepare and file all necessary legal paperwork.
• Comply with OSHA standards for a safe workplace environment.

MINOR DUTIES:

• Assist in the general maintenance and cleanliness of the funeral home buildings, grounds, property, and automotive fleet.
• Maintain positive relationships and be in good standing with local communities.
• Operate as a key-holder, responsible for ensuring secure premises.
• Maintain a continued understanding of the funeral service industry through involvement in continuing education, lectures, and seminars.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills to supervise staff and appropriately speak to Sunset families.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively use a computer and telephone system.
• Proficient with various computer and software programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and standards.

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Embalming machines and instruments.
• Crematory equipment including a retort and processor.
• Body lift, either manual hydraulic or automatic winch based.
• Basic office equipment including computer, scanner, telephone, fax machine, laminator and copy machine.
• Funeral vehicles including hearse and processional vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, lift over 60 lbs. and pull/slide over 100 lbs., carry, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, talk, hear, and exhibit finger dexterity. Must have good depth perception in order to judge distance and special relationships, clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, an excellent field of vision, (can see up, down, left, or right) and the ability to distinguish colors.

Must have a degree from an accredited Mortuary Science Institute.

Must have an Illinois or Indiana State Funeral Director and Embalming License with the ability to reciprocate to the other state.