Funeral Director - Kamloops, Canada - Schoening Funeral Service - Kitimat Mausoleum

Description

Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and internment to assist families following the loss of a loved one.

Implements choices made by the families or legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual.

• Performs oncall responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers
• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts.
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
• Ensures potential preneed referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

• 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

• Embalmer/ Apprentice or Funeral Director/ Apprentice license
• 2 years directly related experience preferred

• Must meet all licensing requirements as required by law
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

• French not required

• Canadian Funeral Director License (required)