North Carolina Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Company: Nicholson Funeral Home
Location: Statesville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Oversees the planning, organization, and
management of all aspects of funeral services. The job description
of a funeral director involves patience and compassion, emotional
stability, management training, and organizational skills. Position
Description A funeral director meets with families of the deceased,
makes funeral service and cemetery visit arrangements, orders
caskets, arranges wakes and memorial services, and tends to other
family requests as necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
of a Funeral Director Meets with families of the deceased to
discuss funeral arrangements and requests. Explains pricing and
product information for caskets and flowers to family and/or
friends. Orders casket, flowers, and other necessities for funeral
and memorial services. Makes arrangements for pallbearers, readers,
and other participants in the funeral. Assists family in selecting
a grave stone if necessary or puts them in touch with cemetery
personnel. Oversees preparation and embalming of the deceased prior
to the funeral. Accepts and process payments for funeral services.
Ensures that set-up for the memorial service, wake, and funeral
adheres to families--- wishes. Maintains cleanliness and
organization of the funeral home. Oversees transportation of casket
to church and cemetery. Addresses and resolves and customer issues
or complaints. Maintains positive relationships with vendors,
church officials, and cemetery directors. Creates and manages
funeral home budget. Oversees payroll processing and distribution
for funeral home employees. Orders supplies for funeral home as
needed. Oversees funeral home schedule. Hires receptionists and
administrative assistants to work at the funeral home. Assigns
duties to funeral home staff as necessary. Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
Exhibits patience, empathy, and compassion. Can communicate calmly
and kindly with bereaved family and friends. Pays close attention
to detail. Exhibits ability to properly manage and oversee a
budget. Demonstrates familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite,
budget software, and payroll software. Exhibits strong leadership
skills. Is familiar with proper etiquette and procedure for a range
of religious or cultural funeral services. Possesses strong
listening skills. Possesses knowledge of embalming and burial
services. Education and Experience A funeral director holds a high
school diploma and an Associate---s Degree. Have at least 2 years
years of experience working in funeral homes, and are well versed
in the protocols and procedures of the industry. Company
Description Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville, North
Carolina.
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