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October 17, 2019

Licensed Funeral Director or Apprentice

DeVol Funeral Home (Gaithersburg, MD)

Who we are:
DeVol Funeral Home, a Family owned funeral home is hiring a licensed funeral director or apprentice to join our group of dedicated professionals working in the busy location of Gaithersburg, Maryland. We are looking for someone, who shares our passion for helping others through their time of grief by making the arrangement process as clear, comfortable, and respectful to families, as possible.

Position Duties:

  • Meets with clients to make funeral arrangements, explains service options, assists in casket selection, provides pricing information, and prepares standardized contracts for services.
  • Performs technical and cosmological embalming services.
  • Directs funeral services and visitation, including greeting family members, coordinating and instructing pallbearers, greeting and escorting clergy to chapel.  May assist with funerals while not acting as primary director or act as hearse driver when needed.
  • Prepares or coordinates preparation and issuance of permits and documents associated with funerals and embalming.  This includes death certificate, permits from coroner, writing embalming case study and others as required.
  • Removes and transports deceased from home or hospital to funeral home.
  • Maintains cleanliness of preparation room and equipment.
  • Family friendly on-call schedule

Requirements:

  • Must be a licensed funeral director and embalmer OR the ability to obtain a Maryland state license (i.e. taken/preparing to take the National Board Exams)
  • Degree from an accredited Mortuary School or Mortuary School Program

Contact:
Please send resume to Bob DeVol at RDeVol@DeVolFuneralHome.com for any additional questions; please call 301-948-6800

 

October 01, 2019

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer or Apprentice

Boule Funeral Home (Fall River, MA)

Boule Funeral Home has been known for its personal care and pre-need services since 1945. We are looking for a newly licensed or recently graduated apprentice/funeral director to assist in all aspects of the business and join our team!

Position Duties:

  • Disposition paperwork completion
  • Data entry using the MA VIP System
  • Dressing/Casketing/Cosmetics of decedents
  • Conducting visitations and funeral services (If an apprentice- under the supervision of a licensed funeral director)
  • Embalming/Disposition Preparation (If an apprentice- under the supervision of a licensed funeral director)
  • Coordinating and executing funerals, wakes, and memorial services

Requirements

  • Associates Degree from an accredited mortuary college
  • Ability to lift 75 lbs
  • Empathy and patience with grieving families
  • Willingness to learn and assist in all duties
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing.

This is a full-time position.  Competitive salary. Interested applicants are asked to call Thomas Wilkinson for more details: (508) 673-2901

September 27, 2019

Full Time Funeral Director/Embalmer

Einan's at Sunset (Richland, Washington)

Immediate need for a full-time Funeral Director/Embalmer seeking a rewarding position with a well-established Funeral Home and Cemetery property in Richland, WA.

Einan's Funeral Home at Sunset Memorial Gardens has been serving the region for over 60 years, remaining a viable asset and partner to our families and the community. We believe in exceptional, empathetic customer service and understand the value in celebrating life. Our mission is to create a comforting atmosphere where people can plan, gather and celebrate life surrounded by the ones they love.

The Funeral Director will guide the family throughout the entire funeral service experience, from coordinating, planning and scheduling all service arrangements with and between the funeral home, event center and cemetery to final disposition. He or she must be able to complete required certifications, permits and notices with accuracy and detailed follow-through.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Have obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Mortuary Sciences
  • Have the ability to complete 1-year Funeral Director internship and 2-year Embalmer internship
  • Have the ability to obtain Alcohol Server Permit, Food Handler's Card
  • Be able to physically lift up to 100 pounds
  • Be sensitive to and exhibit empathy for the individuals and families you will be working with
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Be proficient with computers and technology
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
  • Have a valid WA State Driver's License, or be able to obtain one with Insurance 
  • Other language skills, in addition to English, are definitely a plus

 

BENEFITS

  • Income is commensurate with license status and experience of candidate
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Assistance with relocation expenses
  • Annual Clothing Allowance
  • Limited on-call shifts; stipend available when called out
  • Continuing Education
  • Growth and Development Opportunities
  • State-of-the-art Facilities and Equipment
  • Strong leadership within our organization that promotes a positive company culture

We offer a competitive compensation package. Please submit your resume for consideration. 

September 17, 2019

Full-time Funeral Apprentice

J. Verne Wood Funeral Home (Portsmouth, NH)

J. Verne Wood Funeral Home is looking for a full-time funeral apprentice to join our staff. The new hire must currently be attending or have attended mortuary school. He or she is primarily responsible for helping with removals, dressing and casketing, embalming, funeral services, light maintenance, and any other tasks assigned by the managing funeral director.

Our funeral home resides in a 19th century mansion in the heart of Portsmouth, NH and is just an hour’s drive away from Boston and Portland. As the largest and most prominent funeral home in the area, this position is an excellent opportunity to obtain experience in serving families of all religions and ethnicities. We generally try to promote from within and encourage our apprentices to build their own connections to the local community. Extensive training and mentorship will be offered by our senior directors to develop a high level of service and business acumen.    

Our ideal candidate is someone who is professional in conduct and caring in nature. A good work ethic and ability to work with a team is a must. Night and weekend hours are required. We provide flexible scheduling options that can work around most school attendance requirements.

The candidate should expect to start as soon as possible. One week of paid training and orientation will be provided. Please submit resumes, cover letters, and questions to jvernewood@gmail.com.

Requirements:

  • Currently attending or have attended mortuary school
  • 1+ years of experience in the funeral industry preferred
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing with acceptable driving record
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
  • Professional attitude and willingness to work
  • Excellent interpersonal and social skills

Responsibilities:

  • Assist funeral directors with funeral, memorial, and graveside services
  • Perform pick-ups, removals, and transportation as needed
  • Maintain friendly relationships with local area churches, community centers, hospices, and        hospitals
  • General maintenance and cleaning of funeral home facilities
  • Help with embalming, dressing, and casketing
  • Other responsibilities as needed

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary
  • Vacation time
  • Relocation assistance
September 17, 2019

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Minor Funeral Home (Milton, Vermont)

Minor Funeral Home has been in business since 1986 and was started as a family owned, 1st generation funeral home. 

We pride ourselves for our personal and caring service.  We are looking for a licensed funeral director and embalmer, either newly licensed or able to be licensed soon.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Arranging funerals and cremations with families
  • Completion for paperwork
  • Use of Word
  • Overseeing visitations and funeral services
  • Embalming and prep work
  • Assisting in general cleaning and maintenance of the funeral home and grounds
  • Removals
  • On call rotation

Job Requirements:

  • Must be a team player
  • Must be patient and a good listener to grieving families
  • Willing to learn and assist in all duties
  • Ability to lift and make removals
  • Graduated from an accredited mortuary college
  • A clean driving record & valid driving license
  • Professional in appearance and demeanor

This is a full time position.  Salary will be based on experience.  Interested applicants may call Steve Minor at (802)-355-6313 for more information.