Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Boyertown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Funeral Director/Embalmer 40,000 – 55,000 Full Time
Compassionately facilitates funeral arrangement discussions with deceased next of kin and presides over visitation, funeral, and graveside services in accordance with family’s wishes; company expectations; and local, state, or federal laws. May perform Embalming responsibilities. As the licensed Funeral Director, responsible for the compliance with all mortuary, health, and vital statistics regulation compliance within the funeral establishment(s).
Job Responsibilities Arrangements Conference
Receives or initiates call to deceased next of kin. Exhibiting concern and empathy, obtains or confirms deceased and family contact information, briefly discusses needs (including languages), schedules Arrangement appointment, and emails appointment confirmation.
May perform removals or transfers adhering to company standards and processes. Cares for deceased in a respectful manner. Updates removal status in proprietary software.
Greets next of kin and escorts to meeting space. Initiates and facilitates Arrangements Conference while assessing needs and summarizing desired outcomes. Discusses available life insurance and available benefits, such as Veteran. Promotes funeral, cemetery, and crematory services and merchandise such as catering, flowers, music, and Ever Lasting Memory products.
Transitions Arrangement Conference to Funeral Services Counselor/Advisor to present cemetery property and merchandise options, pricing, and contract completion. In absence of an FSA/FSC, may perform FSA/FSC responsibilities.
Responsible for reviewing and authorizing merchandise and service contract revisions.
Directing Services
Confirms authorization to proceed with service Arrangements. Presides as Master of Ceremonies (MC) for visitation, funeral, or graveside services in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with Company standards. Shall be present for graveside services included in the purchase agreement. Shall be present when the casket containing a human body is placed in a grave, crypt, or burial vault and verifies that any personal belongings are removed from the deceased prior to burial per the Arrangements.
Visually inspects deceased, adjusts casket dressing, deceased attire or makeup, or communicates concerns to preparation staff. Visually inspects Services Arrangements (visitation, funeral, or graveside) against contractual arrangements and the next of kin expectations; initiates corrective action as appropriate; may provide instruction or guidance to services team members.
Interacts with the family to fulfill the death care requests. While interacting with family and guests, obtains leads for pre-need services.
Event Planning
Perform a variety of event planning responsibilities including but not limited to resource planning and ordering of music, flowers, or catering to fulfill Arrangement requests. Produces MeM products that may include scanning photos, ordering of memorabilia or stationary, creating electronic presentations, writing obituaries, and creating on-line memorials. Prior to event, prepares event room including but not limited to set-up chairs, tables, flowers, guest books, and appropriate décor. Post event cleans chairs, tables, floors, proper storage of items, identifies property in need of repair, and courier/deliver family memorabilia to home.
May perform a variety of attendant duties including but not limited to parking lot attendant, driver, usher, pallbearer, or courier.
May attends community or charity events to represent and promote the location or market.
Embalming
Cares for deceased in a respectful manner. Following company processes and procedures, verifies identification, reviews embalming authorization. Following company processes and adhering to hazardous waste procedures cleans and embalms body; uses scalpels, pumps, tubes, and equipment to replace bodily fluids/waste with embalming fluids; performs restorations, styling hair, applying cosmetics, dressing body, and other preparation required for human remains.
Verifies appropriate casket and lining according to contract. Dresses casket and lays deceased. Updates status in propriety software.
Maintains preparation room, cleans soiled equipment, properly disposes of hazardous waste, and promotes a safe work environment.
Inventories and reorders supplies.
General
Works under general guidance. New associates are learning to apply licensure to business environment complying with regulations, policies, and procedures; work may be peer reviewed for accuracy, quality, and education; collaborates with peers or manager for assistance and guidance. Exhibits accountability for behaviors. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Notifies manager when workload is light and volunteers for additional work. Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education & Licenses
Graduated from an accredited school or college of mortuary science.
Certification/License
Current Funeral Director and Embalmer dual license within the practicing state.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required to operate company owned vehicles.
Experience
Industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, identify problems, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations.
Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives.
Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and is highly self-motivated.
Ability to build professional and trusting business relations.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Public speaking skills with the ability to influence and gain consensus.
Proficient using databases in automated processes.
Proficient MS Office skills.
Work conditions
Work Environment
Work is both indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather.
Professional business attire required when in contact with families.
Work Postures
Frequent, continuous periods of time sitting or standing, up 6 hours per day.
Frequent climbing stairs to access buildings frequently.
Physical Demands
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage.
Ability to push and pull up to 150 pounds on flat and inclined flooring or ramps.
Work Hours
Flexibility of availability may be necessary as services may occur outside of normal business hours and working nights and weekends is frequently necessary.
At SCI, life is not about a job, it’s about a purpose. It’s about taking pride in the exceptional service we provide to families every day and in the positive impact we make in our local communities. For SCI providers, there is no greater honor than helping to remember a life lived. Our associates are part of a team that celebrates our unique differences and offers exceptional work-life balance.
We’re looking for a licensed Funeral Director or Funeral Director/Embalmer to be a part of our dynamic team! Our professionals understand that attention to even the smallest details can help create a unique and unforgettable send-off. Join our team today and be a part of something great!
Our Funeral Directors And Embalmers Enjoy
Stability – Service Corporation International (SCI) includes the Dignity Memorial® brand and is the North America’s largest provider of cremation, funeral and cemetery services. Learn more at SCI-Corp.com
Ongoing training
Advancement opportunities
Competitive bonus plan
Associate discount program
We Think Our CEO, Tom Ryan, Says It Best: “At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”
Better Health Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
Better Wealth We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
Better Self We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
Better Community Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.
Job Profile ID: F00223
Time Type: Full time
Location Name: Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://jobs.sci-corp.com/boyertown-pa/funeral-directorembalmer/E65DF79F4DD4403BB7452F7E0299D5B1/job/___.YXAzOnBpbXM6YTpvOmNiY2E0YzQyOTk5YTY1NzE4YzUxMTM3ZWU5ZjVkNzE1Ojc6M2FmMTo5YjFkM2IxYzM2OGY0N2MwOTZkNmI4NGY5NDljZDQzZmVjMDIzMzU0OTNlOWU2MGVjYTBiNDliNTA2OGRlNDM3OnQ6VDpO
We are open to hiring an intern in lieu of a fully licensed director. Students who are internship-ready are encouraged to send their resume directly to Oksana.Swartz@DignityMemorial.com.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
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Funeral Director/Embalmer
role at
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science .
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Funeral Director/Embalmer 40,000 – 55,000 Full Time
Compassionately facilitates funeral arrangement discussions with deceased next of kin and presides over visitation, funeral, and graveside services in accordance with family’s wishes; company expectations; and local, state, or federal laws. May perform Embalming responsibilities. As the licensed Funeral Director, responsible for the compliance with all mortuary, health, and vital statistics regulation compliance within the funeral establishment(s).
Job Responsibilities Arrangements Conference
Receives or initiates call to deceased next of kin. Exhibiting concern and empathy, obtains or confirms deceased and family contact information, briefly discusses needs (including languages), schedules Arrangement appointment, and emails appointment confirmation.
May perform removals or transfers adhering to company standards and processes. Cares for deceased in a respectful manner. Updates removal status in proprietary software.
Greets next of kin and escorts to meeting space. Initiates and facilitates Arrangements Conference while assessing needs and summarizing desired outcomes. Discusses available life insurance and available benefits, such as Veteran. Promotes funeral, cemetery, and crematory services and merchandise such as catering, flowers, music, and Ever Lasting Memory products.
Transitions Arrangement Conference to Funeral Services Counselor/Advisor to present cemetery property and merchandise options, pricing, and contract completion. In absence of an FSA/FSC, may perform FSA/FSC responsibilities.
Responsible for reviewing and authorizing merchandise and service contract revisions.
Directing Services
Confirms authorization to proceed with service Arrangements. Presides as Master of Ceremonies (MC) for visitation, funeral, or graveside services in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with Company standards. Shall be present for graveside services included in the purchase agreement. Shall be present when the casket containing a human body is placed in a grave, crypt, or burial vault and verifies that any personal belongings are removed from the deceased prior to burial per the Arrangements.
Visually inspects deceased, adjusts casket dressing, deceased attire or makeup, or communicates concerns to preparation staff. Visually inspects Services Arrangements (visitation, funeral, or graveside) against contractual arrangements and the next of kin expectations; initiates corrective action as appropriate; may provide instruction or guidance to services team members.
Interacts with the family to fulfill the death care requests. While interacting with family and guests, obtains leads for pre-need services.
Event Planning
Perform a variety of event planning responsibilities including but not limited to resource planning and ordering of music, flowers, or catering to fulfill Arrangement requests. Produces MeM products that may include scanning photos, ordering of memorabilia or stationary, creating electronic presentations, writing obituaries, and creating on-line memorials. Prior to event, prepares event room including but not limited to set-up chairs, tables, flowers, guest books, and appropriate décor. Post event cleans chairs, tables, floors, proper storage of items, identifies property in need of repair, and courier/deliver family memorabilia to home.
May perform a variety of attendant duties including but not limited to parking lot attendant, driver, usher, pallbearer, or courier.
May attends community or charity events to represent and promote the location or market.
Embalming
Cares for deceased in a respectful manner. Following company processes and procedures, verifies identification, reviews embalming authorization. Following company processes and adhering to hazardous waste procedures cleans and embalms body; uses scalpels, pumps, tubes, and equipment to replace bodily fluids/waste with embalming fluids; performs restorations, styling hair, applying cosmetics, dressing body, and other preparation required for human remains.
Verifies appropriate casket and lining according to contract. Dresses casket and lays deceased. Updates status in propriety software.
Maintains preparation room, cleans soiled equipment, properly disposes of hazardous waste, and promotes a safe work environment.
Inventories and reorders supplies.
General
Works under general guidance. New associates are learning to apply licensure to business environment complying with regulations, policies, and procedures; work may be peer reviewed for accuracy, quality, and education; collaborates with peers or manager for assistance and guidance. Exhibits accountability for behaviors. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Notifies manager when workload is light and volunteers for additional work. Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education & Licenses
Graduated from an accredited school or college of mortuary science.
Certification/License
Current Funeral Director and Embalmer dual license within the practicing state.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required to operate company owned vehicles.
Experience
Industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, identify problems, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations.
Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives.
Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and is highly self-motivated.
Ability to build professional and trusting business relations.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Public speaking skills with the ability to influence and gain consensus.
Proficient using databases in automated processes.
Proficient MS Office skills.
Work conditions
Work Environment
Work is both indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather.
Professional business attire required when in contact with families.
Work Postures
Frequent, continuous periods of time sitting or standing, up 6 hours per day.
Frequent climbing stairs to access buildings frequently.
Physical Demands
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage.
Ability to push and pull up to 150 pounds on flat and inclined flooring or ramps.
Work Hours
Flexibility of availability may be necessary as services may occur outside of normal business hours and working nights and weekends is frequently necessary.
At SCI, life is not about a job, it’s about a purpose. It’s about taking pride in the exceptional service we provide to families every day and in the positive impact we make in our local communities. For SCI providers, there is no greater honor than helping to remember a life lived. Our associates are part of a team that celebrates our unique differences and offers exceptional work-life balance.
We’re looking for a licensed Funeral Director or Funeral Director/Embalmer to be a part of our dynamic team! Our professionals understand that attention to even the smallest details can help create a unique and unforgettable send-off. Join our team today and be a part of something great!
Our Funeral Directors And Embalmers Enjoy
Stability – Service Corporation International (SCI) includes the Dignity Memorial® brand and is the North America’s largest provider of cremation, funeral and cemetery services. Learn more at SCI-Corp.com
Ongoing training
Advancement opportunities
Competitive bonus plan
Associate discount program
We Think Our CEO, Tom Ryan, Says It Best: “At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”
Better Health Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
Better Wealth We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
Better Self We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
Better Community Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.
Job Profile ID: F00223
Time Type: Full time
Location Name: Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://jobs.sci-corp.com/boyertown-pa/funeral-directorembalmer/E65DF79F4DD4403BB7452F7E0299D5B1/job/___.YXAzOnBpbXM6YTpvOmNiY2E0YzQyOTk5YTY1NzE4YzUxMTM3ZWU5ZjVkNzE1Ojc6M2FmMTo5YjFkM2IxYzM2OGY0N2MwOTZkNmI4NGY5NDljZDQzZmVjMDIzMzU0OTNlOWU2MGVjYTBiNDliNTA2OGRlNDM3OnQ6VDpO
We are open to hiring an intern in lieu of a fully licensed director. Students who are internship-ready are encouraged to send their resume directly to Oksana.Swartz@DignityMemorial.com.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science by 2x
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