Funeral Director/Embalmer

Service Corporation International; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in El Dorado, AR is seeking an on-call funeral services associate to support families during funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and interments. You will work under a licensed funeral director, handling contracts, authorizations, and payments with compassion and professionalism.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking and a high level of integrity, with both software familiarity and knowledge of religious customs to assist diverse families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in or completed mortuary science program as state requirements dictate.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in funeral home, crematory or cemetery.

Responsibilities

• Take first calls and talk with families to gather information.
• Explain funeral options and assist with final arrangements.
• Prepare and manage contracts, documents, and payments.
• Arrange and conduct funeral or memorial ceremonies, in line with policies.
• Ensure veterans services and other recognitions are offered and delivered.
• Coordinate interment or cremation arrangements and ensure authorization.
• Supervise or assist in funeral services and related logistics.
• Maintain compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Provide aftercare and foster pre-need referrals with Family Service Counselors.
• Prepare documents and entries related to services, cremations, maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Compassion & integrity

MS Office familiarity

Knowledge of religious customs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science program enrollment (state requirements)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Under the guidance of a licensed funeral director, implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and internment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service.

• Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers
• Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
• 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 payment 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
• 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
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
• Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• 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 or currently enrolled in a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery

Certification/Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law 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
• Detail oriented

Postal Code: 71730

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-AR - El Dorado