funeral director
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Consult with family of deceased regarding funeral and related services
- Embalm remains
- Inform survivors of benefits
- Perform restorative work
- Perform cosmetic work on remains
- Preserve, sanitize and prepare human remains for funeral services
- Plan and schedule funeral services
- Co-ordinate burials and cremations
- Complete legal documentation
- Pre-arrange funerals
- Arrange for transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Embalming Trade Certification
- Embalmer Licence
- Funeral Director Licence
- Driver's License
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Market insight
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The employer lists from 45 000 $ for this role at Carnell's Funeral Home Ltd in St. John's. For comparison, the local market median is about 61 305 $ based on 163 similar offers.
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