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Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Metropolitan Funeral Service
Full-time
On-site
Norfolk, VA, United States
Metropolitan Funeral Service was established in 1966 and has remained family owned and operated to preserve the quality and unique nature of our services. We are seeking an experienced Funeral Director to assist us lead a world-class funeral services company in a professional environment.
Position: Funeral Director/Embalmer
Essential Functions of the Job:
Meets with families of the deceased to discuss funeral arrangements and requests.
Reviews service fees and product information for caskets and flowers with family and/or friends.
Ensures that set-up for the memorial service, wake, and funeral adheres to families' wishes.
Orders casket, flowers, and other necessities for funeral and memorial services.
Oversees preparation and embalming of the deceased prior to the funeral.
Accepts and process payments for funeral services.
Oversees transportation of casket to church and cemetery.
Manages the cleanliness and organization of the funeral home.
Addresses and resolves customer issues or complaints.
Maintains positive relationships with vendors, church officials, and cemetery directors.
Exhibits compassion towards the families and others.
Conforms to laws of health and sanitation, and ensures that legal requirements concerning embalming are met.
Apply cosmetics to impart lifelike appearance to the deceased.
Dress bodies and places them in caskets.
Perform special procedures necessary for remains that are to be transported to other states or overseas, or where death was caused by infectious disease.
Maintain records such as embalming forms and refrigeration logs.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
Associate Degree required
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Must be able to thrive in a fast paced work environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Full-time funeral directors are eligible for benefits, flexible work schedules and weekly payroll.
Compensation is based on experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Funeral Directing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Funeral Director License (Preferred)
Embalming License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Position: Funeral Director/Embalmer
Essential Functions of the Job:
Meets with families of the deceased to discuss funeral arrangements and requests.
Reviews service fees and product information for caskets and flowers with family and/or friends.
Ensures that set-up for the memorial service, wake, and funeral adheres to families' wishes.
Orders casket, flowers, and other necessities for funeral and memorial services.
Oversees preparation and embalming of the deceased prior to the funeral.
Accepts and process payments for funeral services.
Oversees transportation of casket to church and cemetery.
Manages the cleanliness and organization of the funeral home.
Addresses and resolves customer issues or complaints.
Maintains positive relationships with vendors, church officials, and cemetery directors.
Exhibits compassion towards the families and others.
Conforms to laws of health and sanitation, and ensures that legal requirements concerning embalming are met.
Apply cosmetics to impart lifelike appearance to the deceased.
Dress bodies and places them in caskets.
Perform special procedures necessary for remains that are to be transported to other states or overseas, or where death was caused by infectious disease.
Maintain records such as embalming forms and refrigeration logs.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
Associate Degree required
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Must be able to thrive in a fast paced work environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Full-time funeral directors are eligible for benefits, flexible work schedules and weekly payroll.
Compensation is based on experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Funeral Directing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Funeral Director License (Preferred)
Embalming License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person