Funeral Director

Funeral Director/Embalmer This position will be responsible for caring for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including making funeral service arrangements, embalming, removals and transfers, cosmetology, dressing, hairstyling, and any other preparation required for the deceased. The successful candidate will have a current license in Texas or the ability to quickly reciprocate and knowledge of the current regulations related to the funeral industry. Essential Functions and Competencies Meets with client families to listen, educate, and arrange personalized funeral services and ensures their experience with the business is of the highest quality Contributes to the overall efficiency of the location by maintaining open and effective communication and maintaining accurate and timely client files. Acts to improve market share through participation in community events, groups and/or organizations, and other community relationships as assigned by your supervisor. Carries out other projects/duties as assigned i.e. car washing, building/equipment repair, pre-need arrangement planning, other duties as assigned. Works on-call/first call, in rotation as assigned i.e. phone, face to face, at the hospital, hospice, residence Initial transfers of decedents, plus embalming, dressing, cosmeticizing, casketing, and preparing the deceased on as needed basis (per appropriate licensing) according to the instructions obtained from the family Ensures every client family is presented with all service and merchandise options Completes tasks and details resulting from the Arrangement Conference Ensures proper paperwork, including permits and certificates are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations Conducts and attends funeral services regularly Lead all post service followup as needed Required Education and Experience Texas Funeral Director and Embalmer license(s) or ability to reciprocate from another state quickly 2 years of funeral industry experience. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Understanding of the services and products available. Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner.