Location Manager

Newcomer Funeral Service Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned funeral service provider seeks an experienced Funeral Director and Embalmer for its West Side Cincinnati Chapel. The role involves leading daily operations, mentoring a dedicated team, and providing compassionate service to families. Candidates should hold Ohio licensure or the ability to reciprocate. Emphasis on community relationships and maintaining the chapel's culture is essential. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on local families during important moments.

Qualifications

• Ohio-licensed Funeral Director or ability to reciprocate.
• Experience leading funeral service operations.
• Values teamwork, accountability, and community trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily funeral home operations with ownership mindset.
• Coach and support a dedicated team.
• Serve families during funeral arrangements and services.

Skills

Leadership experience in funeral service operations

Teamwork

Accountability

Community trust

Education

Accredited mortuary science program

Job description

Overview

At Newcomer, being a location manager is more than managing a funeral home, it’s about being a trusted presence in the community you serve. We’re looking for an experienced Funeral Director and Embalmer to lead our West Side Cincinnati Chapel, a location with deep community roots and long‑standing relationships.

In this role, you’ll guide day‑to‑day operations, support and develop your team, and work directly with families during some of the most important moments of their lives. You’ll have the opportunity to put your leadership experience to work while honoring the traditions of the chapel and continuing to build trust within the community.

Why This Location

The West Side of Cincinnati is known for strong neighborhoods, lasting relationships, and a sense of pride in taking care of one another. Families here value familiarity, honesty, and consistency. If you enjoy being visible in your community, building relationships over time, and leading a location that truly matters to the people it serves, this role offers that opportunity.

About Newcomer

Newcomer Funeral Service Group is family‑owned and now operates 50+ locations across 10 states. Our continued growth is driven by providing high‑quality funeral services at an affordable price, setting us apart in the profession while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily funeral home operations with an ownership mindset
• Coach, mentor, and support a dedicated team
• Serve families through funeral arrangements and services with care and professionalism
• Ensure compliance with Ohio, federal, local, and company standards
• Maintain the appearance, culture, and reputation of the chapel
• Build and maintain strong community relations

What We’re Looking For

• Ohio‑licensed Funeral Director (or ability to reciprocate)
• Leadership experience in funeral service operations
• Someone who values teamwork, accountability, and community trust

Licensure Requirement

(Ohio) Ohio licensure requires completion of an accredited mortuary science program, successful passage of both sections of the National Board Exam, and compliance with state licensing regulations. Ohio allows licensure reciprocity for licensed funeral directors with qualifying experience from another state.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or assist with transfers
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and grasp while performing job duties
• Ability to drive company vehicles as needed
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on‑call rotations