What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Director position at Brezniak Funeral Directors?
Massachusetts Licensed Funeral Director
Brezniak Funeral Directors – West Newton, Massachusetts
Brezniak Funeral Directors, a well-established, family-owned funeral home in West Newton, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Massachusetts Licensed Funeral Director to join our team.
We are looking for a funeral director who is comfortable working directly with families and can confidently manage all aspects of a funeral service, from the initial arrangement conference through the conclusion of the service. The ideal candidate is professional, compassionate, highly organized, a team-player, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional care to families.
Responsibilities
- Meet with families and make funeral arrangements independently
- Coordinate and direct funeral, graveside, synagogue, chapel, and cemetery services
- Prepare obituaries, death certificates, funeral program materials and other required paperwork
- Communicate and coordinate with clergy, cemeteries, crematories, newspapers, and other service providers
- Oversee all details of funeral services to ensure that each service runs smoothly
- Maintain clear and compassionate communication with families throughout the funeral process
- Drive funeral vehicles and assist with caskets, equipment, and service setup as needed
- Work closely in conjunction with other members of our funeral home staff
Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts Funeral Director License required
- Experience independently making funeral arrangements and directing services
- Experience with Jewish funeral traditions preferred, but not required
- Compassionate and professional manner with excellent customer-service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Dependable, efficient, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using computers and learning funeral-home software and other programs
- Able to work independently while also being a collaborative member of a small team
- Physically capable of performing the hands-on responsibilities associated with funeral service
Compensation & Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience
- Health insurance reimbursement
- 401K plan
- Additional compensation may be available based on performance
All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.
Work Location: In person – West Newton, Massachusetts