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ICCFA - International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association

Licensed Funeral Director

ICCFA - International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association, Spring, Texas, us, 77391

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Licensed Funeral Director Location:形式Spring, TX 77388

Pay Rate: $50,000 - $70,000/Annually

Responsibilities

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

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner

Updates removal status in proprietary software

Greets next of kin and escorts to the meeting space

Initiates and facilitates arrangements conference while assessing needs and summarizing desired outcomes

Promotes funeral, cemetery, and crematory Argentine services and merchandise such as catering, flowers, Picasso and music

Responsible for reviewing and authorizing merchandise and service contract revisions

Presides for visitation, funeral, or graveside services in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with company standards and shall be present for graveside services when the casket containing human body or cremains are 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

Perform a variety of planning responsibilities including but not limited to resource planning and ordering of music, flowers, or catering to fulfill arrangement requests

Creating products that may include scanning photos, ordering memorabilia or stationery, creating electronic presentations, writing obituaries, and creating on-line memorials

Prepare chapel/visitation room including but not limited to set-up chairs, tables, flowers, guest books, and appropriate décor

May perform a variety of attendant duties including but not limited to parking lot attendant, driver, pallbearer, or courier

May attend community or charity events to represent and promote the location

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner, following company processes and procedures, verifies identification, reviews embalming authorization; adheres 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, caskets, and lays deceased

Updates status on the property sheet

Maintains preparation room, cleans soiled equipment, properly disposes of hazardous waste, and promotes a safe work environmentpleasant

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

rsatens 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

Must be able to retain confidentiality

Environment - Work is both indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather

Attire - professional business attire required when in contact with families

Postures – Frequent continuous period sitting or standing up; frequently climbing stairs to access buildings

Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited school or college of mortuary science

Current Funeral Director license within the practicing state

Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record required to operate company owned vehicles

Cognitive ability includes following instruction, reasoning, planning, identifying problems, learning quickly, learning from experience, and appropriately applying learning to new situations

Must be able to learn company used software

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

Physical Demands – Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers, and phone usage

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and push/pull up to 150 pounds on flat and inclined flooring or ramps

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Other

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Non-profit Organizations الزمالك

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