Company

FuneralDirector

Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Funeral Director. Facilitates funeral arrangement discussions. Presides over visitation, funeral, and graveside services”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

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

Eligibility Requirements

Work is both indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather, Professional business attire required when in contact with families, Frequent, continuous periods of time sitting or standing, up 6 hours per day, Frequent climbing stairs to access buildings frequently, Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, Ability to push and pull up to 150 pounds on flat and inclined flooring or ramps, Flexibility of availability may be necessary as services may occur outside of normal business hours, Working nights and weekends is frequently necessary

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Current Funeral Director and Embalmer dual license, Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required to operate company owned vehicles

Nice to Have

Industry experience is preferred

What You'll Do.

Facilitates funeral arrangement discussions

Presides over visitation

and graveside services

Performs Embalming responsibilities

Ensures compliance with mortuary regulations

Receives or initiates call to deceased next of kin

Schedules Arrangement appointment

Performs removals or transfers

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner

Updates removal status in proprietary software

Facilitates Arrangements Conference

Assesses needs and summarizing desired outcomes

Discusses available life insurance and benefits

and crematory services

Transitions Arrangement Conference to Funeral Services Counselor

Reviews and authorizes merchandise and service contract revisions

Confirms authorization to proceed with service Arrangements

Acts as Master of Ceremonies (MC)

Visually inspects deceased

Adjusts casket dressing

deceased attire or makeup

Communicates concerns to preparation staff

Visually inspects Services Arrangements

Initiates corrective action

Provides instruction or guidance to services team members

Interacts with the family

Fulfills death care requests

Obtains leads for pre-need services

Performs event planning responsibilities

Plans and ordering of music

Produces MeM products

Orders memorabilia or stationary

Creates electronic presentations

Creates on-line memorials

Stores items properly

Identifies property in need of repair

Delivers family memorabilia

Performs attendant duties

Acts as parking lot attendant

Attends community or charity events

Represents and promotes the location or market

Verifies identification

Reviews embalming authorization

Replaces bodily fluids/waste with embalming

Performs restorations

Prepares human remains

Verifies appropriate casket and lining

Maintains preparation room

Cleans soiled equipment

Disposes of hazardous waste

Promotes a safe work environment

Inventories and reorders supplies

Works under general guidance

Applies licensure to business environment

Complies with regulations

Collaborates with peers or manager

Seeks assistance and guidance

Exhibits accountability for behaviors

Ensures compliance with local

and federal regulations

Discusses assignments

priorities and deadlines

Seeks guidance and coaching from manager

Notifies manager when workload is light

Volunteers for additional work

Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures

Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Professional written and verbal communication skills; Public speaking skills

Full 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 pu

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