Job Description

Legacy Funeral Homes is a compassionate and family-focused funeral service provider committed to honoring every life with dignity and care. We are seeking a responsible, dependable, and respectful individual to join our team as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.

Experience the great outdoors and the *Great State of Alaska! *We are currently seeking an experienced, well rounded, team oriented, and motivated individual to join our Legacy Team. Legacy Funeral Homes is *family owned and operated* and has been an important part of the great state of Alaska for over 2 decades. We serve Alaska state-wide, with our *12 funeral homes and 2 cemeteries*, and we're still growing! We need a fully licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer to help serve our families with the utmost dignity and respect. The ideal candidate will be involved with all aspects of funeral service and maintain a high level of commitment to the families we serve. *Compensation and benefits are negotiable starting at $60,000+, depending on experience. Extra opportunities for those qualified. *Employer-provided housing included.

This position has the following responsibilities:

* Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and conducting transfers.
* Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains.
* Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures.
* Negotiates and enters funeral contracts.
* Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies.
* Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains.
* Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements.
* Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules.
* Coordinate and manage with other entities, including but not limited to cemeteries, crematories, airlines or other funeral homes.

Job requirements:

Education

* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Completion of a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board.

Experience

* Embalmer or Funeral Director (Apprentice) as required by state/provincial law.
* 2 years directly related experience preferred.

Certification/Licenses

* Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board.
* Current state/province issued drivers license with a clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
* Knowledge of computers and some software.
* Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to empathize and provide comfort to grieving families
* High level of compassion and integrity.
* Good communication and organizational skills.
* Problem solving skills.
* Ability to multitask and set priorities.
* Detail oriented, self-starter with a good attitude.
* Ability to meet physical demands of lifting, pushing and pulling approximately 150 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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