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Devlin - Gatcha Funeral Home
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
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What they do
A Funeral Director or Embalmer manages a funeral home business. Directs details of funerals and burials, provides services according to the cultural or religious preferences of families and files paperwork for death certificates. May perform or supervise embalming services to prepare bodies for burial.
$74,926 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
```Duties```
- Conduct consultations with grieving families to discuss funeral arrangements and provide guidance and support
- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of funeral services, including visitations, ceremonies, and burials
- Prepare the deceased for viewing and burial, including embalming, dressing, and cosmetology
- Arrange transportation of the deceased to the funeral home and final resting place
- Assist families in selecting caskets, urns, flowers, and other funeral-related merchandise
- Handle necessary paperwork, such as death certificates, permits, and insurance claims
- Coordinate with clergy members, cemetery staff, and other service providers to ensure a smooth funeral process
- Provide bereavement support to grieving families before, during, and after the funeral ```Experience```
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Funeral Director or related field
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology to properly handle and prepare the deceased
- Proficiency in embalming techniques and cosmetology to present the deceased in a dignified manner
- Excellent customer service skills to provide compassionate support to grieving families
- Ability to plan and organize funeral services with attention to detail
- Sales experience to assist families in selecting appropriate funeral merchandise
- Knowledge of event planning to coordinate visitations, ceremonies, and receptions
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00- $80,000.