FuneralDirector|Embalmer

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and interment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Implements choices made by the families or legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** * Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers * Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains * Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures * Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts. * Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies * Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services * Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains * Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements * Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions * Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules * Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Cou