The funeral director will oversee, direct, and coordinate all aspects of funeral services including body preparation, visitation, services, burials and cremations, while providing caring support and advice to families and friends of the deceased.
Coordinates practical arrangements for the funeral that are respectful, professional, timely and sensitive.
Coordinates the transfer of the body or remains to the funeral service.
Oversees the embalming process.
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Provides instructions to the funeral funeral attendants regarding times, rooms, and arrangements to be made.
Schedules: clergy and pallbearers, answering any questions about their specific duties.
Oversees the issuance of death notices, obituaries, and related paperwork to government agencies and preferred newspapers or other appropriate media.
Ability to manage distressing and stressful situations and with sensitivity and care.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written communication
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Thorough understanding of methods for comforting people during grief.
Ability to use with proficiency, Microsoft Office or related software.
Honesty, trustworthy and flexibility needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Salisbury, NC 28144: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
* Funeral directing: 4 years (Required)
Language:
* English or Bilingual (Required)
* English (Required)
License/Certification:
* Funeral Director License (Required)
Security clearance:
* Confidential (Required)
Shift availability:
* Night Shift (Required)
* Day Shift (Required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person