Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are searching for a Licensed Funeral Director, who wants to be part of a dynamic team and serve families with dignity and respect, all while enjoying going to work in the morning. Tired of corporate micro-managing how you serve families? Tired of quotas and ever increasing sales goals. We are FAMILY owned and operated and will treat you like family.

Our funeral directors enjoy the best funeral service has to offer, in a setting found in nature magazines. Located just a few hours south of Glacier National Park on the south shore of Flathead Lake, the communities we serve are nestled in some of the most beautiful country in the world. If you want enjoy work and your time off, we have something to offer you!

We operate five funeral homes in three communities in western Montana. We are currently hiring for our Lake Funeral Home and Crematory and Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and care for the deceased in a respectful manner that adheres to regulatory requirements.
  • Perform a variety of tasks related to preparation of the deceased: removal and transfer, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing, and casketing.
• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner in keeping with company policies and procedures.
  • Carry out a variety of tasks related to coordinating a funeral service and visitation including managing the delivery and removal of flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal memorabilia.
  • Assist at the cemetery and participate as needed in church services.
• Perform office duties and reporting.
  • Accurately prepare all documents related to funeral services, cremations, and maintenance.
  • Provide timely delivery of documents, cards, memorabilia, etc. to the family following the service.
  • Assist the family with insurance assignments, paperwork and other related follow-up tasks as needed.
  • Share potential preneed referrals with the preplanning specialist.
  • Manage merchandise inventory and funeral home supplies.
• Build a strong relationship with the community through active involvement in area organizations and participation in charitable events.
• Utilize engaging local and digital marketing methods for promotion and education purposes.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Assist with maintenance of the facility, property, and vehicles.
  • Ensure adherence to all professional, state and federal licensing authority, regulations, and rules applicable to funeral service.
• Maintain a good driving record in order to drive funeral vehicles for services, floral delivery, supply pick-up, participation in special functions, and various other duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree from Accredited Mortuary Science Program
• Successful completion of the National Board Examination
• Successful completion of the applicable State Board Examination
• Valid Funeral Director and/or Embalmer State Licensure, Students may apply for an intern license
• Valid Driver’s License

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, ABILITIES
The individual must possess these skills and abilities or explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

• Strong dedication to serve the needs of others
  • Accountability for serving families in a professional, compassionate, patient, and timely manner
• Proven experience in establishing strong personal and business relationships with customers and partners in the community
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in one-on-one and large group settings
• Experience as a contributing team member, where individuals work together and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes
• Extensive knowledge of industry, products, and services
• Solid organizational and reporting skills
• Above-average technology skills
  • Use of programs such as Word, Publisher and Excel
  • Use of LinkedIn, Facebook and/or Instagram

Job Tags

Internship, Work at office, Local area, Currently hiring, Day shift,

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