Funeral Director

PrideStaff; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career enhancement opportunities

Job summary

A local Texas funeral service provider is seeking a Licensed Funeral Director to manage and oversee various funeral services in Spring, TX. The role requires planning, organizing, and coordinating arrangements while providing compassionate support to families. Candidates must have a current Texas funeral director license, strong communication abilities, and the dedication to handle sensitive situations with care. The position is full-time with opportunities for professional growth and training.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Funeral Director License required.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Clean driving record is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize funeral services with clients.
• Provide care for the deceased respectfully.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Skills

Empathy

Planning

Public Speaking

Professional Writing

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduation from Accredited Mortuary Science Program

Tools

Proprietary Software

Databases

Job description

Licensed Funeral Director Job Description:

PrideStaff is working with a local business who is seeking a Licensed Funeral Director. The Licensed Funeral Director will take on a variety of roles including planning, organizing, scheduling, directing, arranging and dealing with the deceased and next of kin. The ideal Licensed Funeral Director has multiple years of experience, holds a current funeral directors license from the state of Texas, has a current and clean driving record, and is willing to go above and beyond for those who have lost a loved one. The Licensed Funeral Director is a full-time, direct-hire position in Spring, TX.

Licensed Funeral Director Job Responsibilities:

• Receives or Initiates Call to Deceased Next of Kin
• Exhibiting Concern & Empathy, Obtains or Confirms Deceased & Family Contact Information, Briefly Discusses Needs (Including Languages), Schedules Arrangement Appointment, & Emails Appointment Confirmation
• Cares For Deceased in a Respectful Manner
• Updates Removal Status in Proprietary Software
• Greets Next of Kin & Escorts to The Meeting Space
• Initiates & Facilitates Arrangements Conference While Assessing Needs & Summarizing Desired Outcomes
• Promotes Funeral, Cemetery, & Crematory Services & Merchandise Such as Catering, Flowers, & Music
• Responsible For Reviewing & Authorizing Merchandise & Service Contract Revisions
• Presides For Visitation, Funeral, or Graveside Services in a Professional, Organized, & Caring Manner Consistent With Company Standards & Shall be Present For Graveside Services Whne The Casket Containing Human Body or Cremains Are Placed in a Grave, Crypt, or Burial Vault & Verifies That Any Personal Belongings Are Removed From the Deceased Prior to Burial Per The Arrangements
• Visually Inspects Deceased, Adjusts Casket Dressing, Deceased Attire, or Makeup, or Communicates Concerns to Preparation Staff
• Visually Inspects Service Arrangements (Visitation, Funeral, or Graveside) Against Contractual Arrangements & The Next of Kin Expectations; Initiates Corrective Action as Appropriate; May Provide Instruction or Guidance to Services Team Members
• Perform a Variety of Planning Responsibilities Including But Not limited to Resource Planning & Ordering of Music, Flowers, or Catering to Fulfill Arrangement Requests
• Creating Products That May Include Scanning Photos, Ordering Memorabilia or Stationery, Creating Electronic Presentations, Writing Obituaries, & Creating On-Line Memorials
• Prepare Chapel/Visitation Room Including But Not Limited to Set-Up Chairs, Tables, Flowers, Guest Books, & Appropriate Decor
• May Perform a Variety of Attendant Duties Including But Not Limited to Parking Lot Attendant, Driver, Paul bearer, or Courier
• May Attend Community or Charity Events to Represent & Promote The Location
• Cares For Deceased in a Respectful Manner, Following Company Processes & Procedures, Verifies Identification, Reviews Embalming Authorization; Adheres to Hazardous Waste Procedures Cleans & Embalms Body; Uses Scalpels, Pumps, Tubes, & Equipment to Replace Bodily Fluids/Waste With Embalming Fluids; Performs Restorations, Styling Hair, Applying Cosmetics, Dressing Body, & Other Preparation Required For Human Remains
• Verifies Appropriate Casket & Lining According to Contract
• Dresses, Casket & Lays Deceased
• Updates Status on The Property Sheet
• Maintains Preparation Room, Cleans Soiled Equipment, Properly Disposes of Hazardous Waste, & Promotes a Safe Work Environment
• New Associates Are Learning to Apply Licensure to Business Environment Complying With Regulations, Policies, & Procedures; Work May be Peer Reviewed For Accuracy, Quality, & Education; Collaborates With Peers or Manager For Assistance & Guidance
• Exhibits Accountability For Behaviors
• Ensures Compliance With Local, State, & Federal Regulations
• Takes The Initiative to Discuss Assignments, Expectations, Priorities, & Deadlines as Well as Seek Guidance & Coaching From Manager
• Notifies Manager When Workload is Light & Volunteers For Additional Work
• Adjusts Effectively to Work Within New Work Structures, Processes, Requirements, or Cultures
• Additional Responsibilities as Requested or Assigned
• Must be Able to Retain Confidentiality
• Environment- Work is Both Indoors & Outdoors During All Seasons & Weather
• Attire- Professional Business Attire Required When in Contact With Families
• Postures- Frequent Continuous Periods of Sitting or Standing, Frequently Climbing Stairs to Access Building

Licensed Funeral Director Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Graduated From an Accredited School or College of Mortuary Science
• Current Funeral Director License Within The State of Texas
• Valid State Driver’s License With an Acceptable Driving Record Required to Operate Company Owned Vehicles
• Cognitive Ability Includes Following Instruction, Reasoning, Planning, Identifying Problems, Learning Quickly, Learning From Experience, & Appropriately Applying Learing to New Situations
• Must be Able to Learn & Use Company Software
• Process & Results Oriented, Motivated to Keep Projects Moving Ahead by Removing Obstacles & Exploring Alternatives
• Must Have a Positive Attitude, a Drive to Continually Advance Your Understanding of The Industry & Business, & is Highly Self-Motivated
• Ability to Build Professional & Trusted Business Relationships
• Professional Writing & Verbal Communication Skills
• Public Speaking Skills With The Ability to Influence & Gain Consensus
• Proficient Using Databases in Automated Process
• Physical Demands- Physical Effort Requiring Manual Dexterity is Required, Includes Paperwork, Calculators, Computers, & Phone Usage
• Ability to Lift up to 75lbs & Push/Pull up to 150lbs on Flat & inclined Flooring or Ramps

PrideStaff Hiring Requirements:

• Must be 18+ Years Old
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background Check & Drug Screen
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S.

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