MENKE FUNERAL HOME BENEFITS:

We offer not only a competitive pay and benefit package but also a great life balance with generous paid time off, five-day work weeks, with the exception of every 3rd week, and very limited night responsibility (you are on call one night a week & every third weekend). As a commitment to our staff, we have chosen to close on Sundays and Holidays so that employees may spend this time with their families and loved ones.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Dont want to shovel snow anymore and be able to golf year-round? We have the job for you!

Family owned & operated, 5-Star funeral home is seeking a motivated and compassionate Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to provide the highest quality, professional and efficient funeral service to every family. The right candidate for this position can think outside the box to quickly adapt to the needs of individual families by presenting personal, meaningful solutions to help honor and celebrate each life lived.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Care for the deceased in a respectful manner that adheres to regulatory requirements
2. Perform a variety of tasks related to preparation of the deceased: removal and transfer, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing, and casketing
3. Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, caring manner
4. Carry out a variety of tasks related to coordinating a funeral service and visitation including managing the delivery and removal of flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal memorabilia
5. Accurately prepare all documents related to funeral services, cremations, and maintenance
6. Provide timely delivery of documents, cards, memorabilia, etc. to the family following the service
7. Assist the family with insurance assignments, paperwork and other related follow-up tasks as needed
8. Build a strong relationship with the community through active involvement in area organizations and participation in charitable events
9. Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
10. Ensure adherence to all professional, state and federal licensing authority, regulations, and rules applicable to funeral service

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Represent the company professionally.
2. Communicate with the clients to best serve their needs, serving as a partner and extension of the clients team.
3. Perform other duties as required.

SKILLS:

• Ability to manage distressing and stressful situations with sensitivity and care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Thorough understanding of methods for comforting people during grief.
• Thorough understanding of laws related to funerals and funeral arrangements.
• Ability to promptly and accurately execute required legal paperwork.
• Ability to perform mortuary services.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION:

• At least two years of college or vocational school required with coursework in mortuary science.
• Active Funeral Directors/Embalmers License
• Licensed according to state requirements.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years of funeral home experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry 75lbs.
• Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Able to sit, stand, stoop and bend
• The ability to work the days and hours required to fulfill the essential functions of the position
• The ability to multitask

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Learning, thinking, concentration
• The ability to interact with others and exercise self-control
• The ability to work under stressful conditions, particularly in customer situations
• The ability to make decisions and exercise discretion, when necessary