Funeral Director/Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Funeral Director/Embalmer, where you will provide essential support to families during their most difficult times. This role involves overseeing funeral arrangements, conducting ceremonies, and ensuring that every detail is handled with care and respect. With a focus on integrity and community involvement, you will play a vital role in honoring the lives of loved ones. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; dual degree in mortuary science preferred.
• 2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service in funeral arrangements and cremation ceremonies.
• Supervise and care for the deceased, ensuring respectful handling.
• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of religious customs

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dual degree training in mortuary science

Tools

Funeral service software

MS Office

Job description

SCI Shared Resources, LLC Funeral Director/Embalmer

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes

618 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980, USA

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Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies, and interment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Implements choices made by the families or legal representatives regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body, and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and conducting transfers.
2. 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.
3. Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures.
4. Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts.
5. Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies.
6. Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services.
7. Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains.
8. Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements.
9. 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 flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs; and participating at special functions.
10. Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state, and federal licensing authority, regulations, and rules.
11. Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor.
12. Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors.
13. Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance.
14. Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious, and other organizations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of 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

1. Embalmer, Apprentice or Funeral Director, Apprentice as required by state/provincial law.
2. 2 years directly related experience preferred.

Certification/Licenses

1. Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board.
2. Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
2. Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required.
3. High level of compassion and integrity.
4. Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
5. Detail oriented.