Funeral Director/Embalmer - Military Veterans

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Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eConsider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!u003cbru003eu003cbru003eProvides 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.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e**Funeral Director/Embalmer**u003cbru003eu003cbru003e**JOB** **RESPONSIBILITIES**u003cbru003eu003cbru003e Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfersu003cbru003eu003cbru003e 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 remainsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and proceduresu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policiesu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/servicesu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remainsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangementsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e 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 functionsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rulesu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counseloru003cbru003eu003cbru003e Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselorsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenanceu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizationsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**u003cbru003eu003cbru003e**Education**u003cbru003eu003cbru003e High School diploma or equivalentu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Completion of a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state boardu003cbru003eu003cbru003e**Experience**u003cbru003eu003cbru003e Embalmer, Apprentice or Funeral Director, Apprentice as required by state/provincial lawu003cbru003eu003cbru003e 2 years directly related experience preferredu003cbru003eu003cbru003e**Certification/Licenses**u003cbru003eu003cbru003e Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state boardu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordu003cbru003eu003cbru003e**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**u003cbru003eu003cbru003e Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products requiredu003cbru003eu003cbru003e High level of compassion and integrityu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Good communication skillsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Problem solving skillsu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Ability to multi task and set prioritiesu003cbru003eu003cbru003e Detail orientedu003cbru003eu003cbru003ePostal Code: 11764u003cbru003eu003cbru003eCategory (Portal Searching): Operationsu003cbru003eu003cbru003eJob Location: US-NY - Miller Placeu003cbru003eu003cbru003eJob Profile ID: F00223u003cbru003eu003cbru003eTime Type: Full timeu003cbru003eu003cbru003eLocation Name: O. B. Davis Funeral Homesu003cbru003eu003cbru003e

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