Licensed Funeral

Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.; Clearfield (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. in Clearfield, PA seeks a Licensed Funeral Professional to guide families through funeral, burial, and cremation arrangements with compassion and professionalism.

You will meet with families, coordinate visitations and services, oversee preparation of decedents, manage documentation, and collaborate with cemeteries, clergy, and other service providers. This on-site, full-time role may include evenings, weekends, or on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Current state funeral director and/or embalmer license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain required licensing in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional support to grieving families and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Knowledge of funeral service practices, cremation procedures, embalming standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple services, documentation requirements, and schedules.
• Clear, respectful communication with families, colleagues, clergy, cemeteries, and other service providers.
• Ability to work on-site, including occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours as needed to support families and services.
• Comfort with basic computer use for records, scheduling, and documentation; familiarity with funeral home management systems is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record to transport remains, equipment, and materials as required.
• Prior funeral home or mortuary experience is beneficial, as is formal education in mortuary science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Guide families through funeral, burial, and cremation arrangements in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Meet with families to discuss service options and preferences.
• Coordinate and direct visitations and funeral services; oversee preparation and care of decedents.
• Complete and manage required documentation, permits, and records.
• Communicate with cemeteries, clergy, and other service providers.
• Assist with crematory operations and maintain facilities.
• Support families before, during, and after services.
• Work on-site full-time with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Compassionate service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion

On-site availability

Computer literacy

Education

Mortuary science degree or related field

PA Funeral Director/Embalmer license

Tools

Funeral home management software

Job description

Company Description

Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. is a locally owned funeral home providing funerals, cremations, and burials to the Clearfield, PA community and surrounding areas. The organization emphasizes compassionate, personalized service tailored to the needs and wishes of each family. With an on-site crematory, Beardsley Funeral Home offers convenient and respectful care throughout every step of the process. Team members work closely with families, community partners, and service providers to ensure dignified, professional arrangements. The environment is focused on integrity, respect, and supporting families during difficult times.

Role Description

The Licensed Funeral professional is responsible for guiding families through funeral, burial, and cremation arrangements in a compassionate and professional manner. Day-to-day tasks include meeting with families to discuss service options, coordinating and directing visitations and funeral services, and overseeing preparation and care of decedents according to legal and ethical standards. The role also involves completing and managing required documentation, permits, and records, as well as communicating with cemeteries, clergy, and other service providers. Additional duties may include assisting with crematory operations, maintaining facilities, and supporting families before, during, and after services. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Clearfield, PA.

Qualifications

• Current state funeral director and/or embalmer license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain required licensing in Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, professional support to grieving families and to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Knowledge of funeral service practices, cremation procedures, embalming standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple services, documentation requirements, and schedules.
• Clear, respectful communication skills for working with families, colleagues, clergy, cemeteries, and other service providers.
• Ability to work on-site, including occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours as needed to support families and services.
• Comfort with basic computer use for records, scheduling, and documentation; familiarity with funeral home management systems is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record to transport remains, equipment, and materials as required.
• Prior funeral home or mortuary experience is beneficial, as is formal education in mortuary science or a related field.