Funeral Director/Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International seeks a licensed Funeral Director to lead funeral arrangements and officiate services in CT. You will support families, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with mortuary regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities include conducting arrangements conferences, guiding bereaved families, and delivering compassionate, professional service during visitation, funeral, and burial ceremonies. State licensure and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited mortuary science program.
• Current Funeral Director and Embalmer dual license required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with family to discuss arrangements and confirm service details.
• Preside over visitation, funeral, and graveside services as contracted.
• Coordinate with vendors for merchandise and memorial products.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate documentation.

Skills

Cognitive ability

Public speaking

Communication skills

Education

Mortuary science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Compassionately facilitates funeral arrangement discussions with deceased next of kin and presides over visitation, funeral, and graveside services in accordance with family’s wishes; company expectations; and local, state, or federal laws. May perform Embalming responsibilities. As the licensed Funeral Director, responsible for the compliance with all mortuary, health, and vital statistics regulation compliance within the funeral establishment(s).

Job Responsibilities

Arrangements Conference

Receives or initiates call to deceased next of kin. Exhibiting concern and empathy, obtains or confirms deceased and family contact information, briefly discusses needs (including languages), schedules Arrangement appointment, and emails appointment confirmation. May perform removals or transfers adhering to company standards and processes. Cares for deceased in a respectful manner. Updates removal status in proprietary software. Greets next of kin and escorts to meeting space. Initiates and facilitates Arrangements Conference while assessing needs and summarizing desired outcomes. Discusses available life insurance and available benefits, such as Veteran. Promotes funeral, cemetery, and crematory services and merchandise such as catering, flowers, music, and Ever Lasting Memory products. Transitions Arrangement Conference to Funeral Services Counselor/Advisor to present cemetery property and merchandise options, pricing, and contract completion. In absence of an FSA/FSC, may perform FSA/FSC responsibilities. Responsible for reviewing and authorizing merchandise and service contract revisions. Directing Services Confirms authorization to proceed with service Arrangements. Presides as Master of Ceremonies (MC) for visitation, funeral, or graveside services in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with Company standards. Shall be present for graveside services included in the purchase agreement. Shall be present when the casket containing a human body is placed in a grave, crypt, or burial vault and 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 Services Arrangements (visitation, funeral, or graveside) against contractual arrangements and the next of kin expectations; initiates corrective action as appropriate; may provide instruction or guidance to services team members. Interacts with the family to fulfill the death care requests. While interacting with family and guests, obtains leads for pre-need services.

Event Planning

Perform a variety of event planning responsibilities including but not limited to resource planning and ordering of music, flowers, or catering to fulfill Arrangement requests. Produces MeM products that may include scanning photos, ordering of memorabilia or stationary, creating electronic presentations, writing obituaries, and creating on-line memorials. Prior to event, prepares event room including but not limited to set-up chairs, tables, flowers, guest books, and appropriate décor. Post event cleans chairs, tables, floors, proper storage of items, identifies property in need of repair, and courier/deliver family memorabilia to home. May perform a variety of attendant duties including but not limited to parking lot attendant, driver, usher, pallbearer, or courier. May attends community or charity events to represent and promote the location or market.

Embalming

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner. Following company processes and procedures, verifies identification, reviews embalming authorization. Following company processes and adhering to hazardous waste procedures cleans and embalms body; uses scalpels, pumps, tubes, and equipment to replace bodily fluids/waste with embalming fluids; performs restorations, styling hair, applying cosmetics, dressing body, and other preparation required for human remains. Verifies appropriate casket and lining according to contract. Dresses casket and lays deceased. Updates status in propriety software. Maintains preparation room, cleans soiled equipment, properly disposes of hazardous waste, and promotes a safe work environment. Inventories and reorders supplies.

General Works under general guidance. New associates are learning to apply licensure to business environment complying with regulations, policies, and procedures; work may be peer reviewed for accuracy, quality, and education; collaborates with peers or manager for assistance and guidance. Exhibits accountability for behaviors. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Notifies manager when workload is light and volunteers for additional work. Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Licenses

Graduated from an accredited school or college of mortuary science

Certification/License

Current Funeral Director and Embalmer dual license within the practicing state

Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required to operate company owned vehicles

Experience

Industry experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, identify problems, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations. Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and is highly self-motivated Ability to build professional and trusting business relations Professional written and verbal communication skills Public speaking skills with the ability to influence and gain consensus Proficient using databases in automated processes Proficient MS Office skills

Work Conditions

Work Environment

Work is both indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather Professional business attire required when in contact with families

Work Postures

Frequent, continuous periods of time sitting or standing, up 6 hours per day Frequent climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage Ability to push and pull up to 150 pounds on flat and inclined flooring or ramps

Work Hours

Flexibility of availability may be necessary as services may occur outside of normal business hours and working nights and weekends is frequently necessary.

Postal Code: 06109 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-CT - Wethersfield

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.