Funeral Director
Hiring for a Funeral Director in the Erie PA. area. This is working for an established, well-known Funeral Home, that is reputable and well-liked in the community. We need a director that can demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills, while overseeing staff and client needs.
Recent licensed funeral directors, or apprentice funeral directors will definitely be considered.
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Director who wants a long-term career, working for a company that values it's employees, and it shows!
We are offering relocation services/assistance for anyone living outside this area.
Core Requirements
- Education: Associate Degree in Funeral Service Education or Mortuary Science
- Licensure: Must be a Licensed Funeral Director in Pennsylvania
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Empathy and Compassion: Ability to work with grieving families in a calm, professional manner.
- Organization and Logistics: Planning, scheduling, and managing complex service details, often with limited time.
Common Job Duties
- Arrangement Conferences: Meeting with families to plan funeral services, cremation, or burials.
- Regulatory Compliance: Preparing, filing, and managing legal documents, such as death certificates and burial permits.
- Logistics Management: Coordinating transport of remains and scheduling funeral services.
- Aftercare Services: Assisting families with post-funeral tasks
- Communication: Interacting with families, clergy, and staff to coordinate services.
- Physical Demands: Ability to assist when moving caskets or remains.
- Technology Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office and case management software.
Working Conditions/Commute
- Hours: Possible Irregular hours are standard sometimes, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations. You will need to live within a reasonable distance of Erie PA. or be willing to relocate to the area!
Benefits
Health Insurance, PTO/Vacation Pay/401K
Equal Opportunity Employer