What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Director/Embalmer position at Funeral Homes located in Greater Chicago area?
Funeral Home in Greater Chicago area is seeking an experienced Funeral Director/Embalmer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Active and In Good Standing Funeral Directing and Embalming License with the state
- Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner
- Care for the deceased respectfully while performing a variety of tasks, which include removals and transfers; embalming; dressing; cosmetizing; and casketing. Strong embalming skills required.
- Arrange for and oversee interment or cremation of human remains
- Prepare necessary legal paperwork, including contracts, authorizations, death certificates and transit permits
- Assist families wishing to prearrange or prepay funeral arrangements
- Good understanding of computers and standard software including, MS Word, MS Excel, and Electronic Death Registry System
- Ability to serve and maintain several families in a given time period
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail oriented
- High level of empathy and compassion
- Ability to work weekends and evenings according to schedule
- Clean driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $72,000