Funeral Director/Embalmer Job at Terry Family Funeral Home, Portland, OR

WVZwdncvOE0vMExRMWh4NWp0YytiRFVOUUE9PQ==
  • Terry Family Funeral Home
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Terry Family Funeral Home, is currently seeking a Full Time Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to provide customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs. Ensures customer needs are addressed.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

  • Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
  • Performs embalming services
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds, bend and physically perform the duties required of a funeral director/embalmer
  • Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements
  • Works on an on-call schedule
  • Understands schedule/tasks may need to be re-prioritized frequently and without notice causing staff to work overtime to complete

Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include:

  • Removals and transfers
  • Lifting of deceased human remains
  • Performs technical embalming services and cosmetology
  • Dressing and casketing
  • Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation
  • Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families

Performs or assists with funeral services by:

  • Driving funeral vehicles
  • Ushering and assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery
  • Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
  • Assists with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
  • Receive caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory and carrying out any other responsibilities that may be reasonably delegated by management

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education :

  • Must be a licensed funeral director and embalmer or the ability to obtain a state license.
  • Requires graduation from an accredited school of embalming or mortuary science.

Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience as a licensed funeral director/embalmer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • This position demands a high level of commitment, including reliable and consistent attendance to meet the needs of the families we serve.
  • Reliable Transportation, Good driving record (verified) and valid driver’s license
  • Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
  • High level of compassion and integrity
  • Superior problem solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and set priorities
  • Detail oriented
  • Professional and team player

Compensation/Benefits:

  • PAID: SIGN ON BONUS!
  • PAID: $28.00 - $32.00/hr DOE
  • PAID: Time Off - 3 weeks/year
  • PAID: 9 Holidays
  • PAID: 401(k) with 6% matching
  • PAID: 100% Med/Dental/Vision*
  • PAID: OR State licenses/renewals
  • PAID: Stipend $ personal cell use
  • PAID: Stipend $ for every on call shift
  • PAID: 1st call $ after hr *not required
  • PAID: Office closed for weather issue
  • PAID: *Stipend if employee declines health insurance coverage

Schedule :

  • Day shift: Office open 9-4pm, staff to stay until 5pm if necessary to finish up for the day or until 6pm if working a viewing

  • Holidays: (On-call rotation)
  • On call: Nights/weekend rotation
  • Weekend: (service/arrangment on employee scheduled weekend requires working on site if nothing

scheduled, employee is on call only)

Education :

  • Associate

Experience :

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Funeral Directing: 2 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

  • Funeral Director/Embalmer License (Required)
  • Driver's License with clean record (Required)

Work Location: In person & On call by

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

Similar Jobs

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Assistant Operations Manager Job at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

 ...effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. 2-3 years of progressive hotel Rooms Management experience Service oriented style with professional presentations skills Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset... 

Tradesmen International

Regional Sales Lead- Industrial Job at Tradesmen International

 ...Seeking a motivated full-time leader to support, coach, motivate and hold accountable a team of field sales professionals. Regional Sales Lead candidate will be expected to grow and manage a combination of emerging and successful established markets. The Regional Sales... 

Operio Group

Food Safety Manager Job at Operio Group

 ...to join a team that cares about you? Are you passionate about food safety and quality? We are seeking an entry to mid-level precise and...  ...ensure compliance with industry regulations. As the Food Safety Manager at LFA will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and... 

Mygrant Glass

Day Delivery Driver - CMV - Non CDL Job at Mygrant Glass

 ...Mygrant Glass remains a wonderful family-owned business that strives to attract and...  ...personnel. Mygrant Glass is Hiring a Day Delivery Driver. Requirements: Meet delivery...  .... Load customer order into delivery vehicles. Perform daily vehicle safety... 

Versa Creative

Web Developer Job at Versa Creative

 ...Job Overview Web Developer Code, Create, Collaborate! Are you a skilled web developer with a passion for creating high-performance...  ..., with a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development. You should be proficient in WordPress development, comfortable...