Funeral Director

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As we continue to expand our operations, we have identified that funeral homes can improve our operational coverage and support our business model. Therefore, we are looking for Funeral Directors to oversee the planning, organization, and management of an acquired funeral home by our company.

Funeral Director responsibilities include meeting with families to discuss funeral arrangements, ordering caskets and other products for the memorial service, and overseeing the preparation of the deceased prior to the funeral.

Ultimately, you will work directly with the friends and family of the deceased to ensure they receive the support and resources needed for the funeral and memorial service.

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**Responsibilities**:

- Meet with families of the deceased to discuss funeral arrangements and requests
- Provides knowledgeable and caring support to family and friends of the deceased; meets with family and/or friends of the deceased to discuss the nature and time of funeral arrangements to be conducted.
- Tactfully discusses the options and preference for disposition of the remains; addresses and explains the costs of the funeral with family and/or friends of the deceased.
- Coordinates practical arrangements for the funeral that are respectful, professional, timely, and sensitive. This may include transferring the body to the burial site, providing transportation of the family, or arranging visitations and services.
- Coordinates the transfer of the body or remains to the funeral home.
- Oversees the embalming process.
- Provides instructions to the Funeral Arrangements Supervisor and Funeral Attendant regarding times, rooms, and arrangements to be made.
- Schedules clergy and pallbearers, answering any questions about their specific duties.
- Makes arrangements with cemeteries for scheduling, opening, and closing of facilities and gravesites, as necessary.
- Oversees the issuance of death notices, obituaries, and related paperwork to government agencies and preferred newspapers or other appropriate media.
- Ensures paperwork is filed in a timely and orderly manner, consulting with family to obtain accurate and necessary information for completion.
- Develops and maintains budget and financial records for the funeral home.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifikation

Requirements and skills
- Fluency: English and German
- Proven work experience as a Funeral Director or similar role
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills
- Exhibits patience, empathy, and compassion
- Can communicate calmly and kindly with bereaved family and friends ( Ability to manage distressing and stressful situations with sensitivity and care ).
- Pays close attention to detail
- Exhibits ability to properly manage and oversee a budget
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Funeral Director
- Thorough understanding of methods for comforting people during grief.
- Thorough understanding of laws related to funerals and funeral arrangements.
- Ability to promptly and accurately execute required legal paperwork.
- Ability to perform mortuary services.
- Detail-oriented and extremely organized.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Must be able to traverse a variety of locations and terrains in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 kg at times.

**Benefits**:

- Equity of the Funeral Home - You will own a percentage of the business.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Funeral Director do?

A Funeral Director is a professional caregiver that works with families and friends of those who have passed on. They oversee, direct, and coordinate all aspects from preparation through services, including visitation or burials.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a Funeral Director?

A Funeral Director has many responsibilities, including overseeing the transportation of a casket to the funeral and addressing customer issues or complaints throughout the planning and execution of a funeral or memorial service.

What makes a good Funeral Director?

A good Funeral Director must have excellent interpersonal skills as they work with grieving family members of the deceased.

Who does a Funeral Director work with?

A Funeral Director will work with many professionals, such as Morticians, to ensure bodies are properly prepared before a wake, funeral, or burial.