Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Provides customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill the death care needs of their loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Fulfills the requirements as dictated by the licensing Board in the practicing state or province.Job ResponsibilitiesArranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and proceduresNegotiates and enters into funeral contractsHandles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payments in accordance with company policiesEnsures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/servicesArranges for the interment or cremation of human remainsConfirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangementsVerifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalmingCares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include: performing removals and transfers including lifting of deceased human remains; dressing and preparing caskets; coordinating and assisting with funeral services and visitationsSupervises/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 functionsHandles aftercare including delivery of: documentation, stationery, information on insurance, health advantages and pension and pre-arrangements for next of kinHandles pre-need sales where applicable. And, or ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service CounselorsEnsures adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules applicable to the provision of funeral servicesPrepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenancePromotes and maintain a safe and healthy work environmentRetains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizationsMinimum RequirementsEducationHigh School diploma or equivalentCompletion of a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state/provincial lawExperience2 years directly related experience preferredOpen to a 2nd year funeral student looking to complete their apprenticeshipCertification/LicensesMust meet all licensing requirements in BCValid driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customsKnowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite requiredHigh level of compassion and integrityGood communication skillsProblem solving skillsAbility to multi task and set prioritiesAbility to work weekends and eveningsDetail orientedPayOur pay ranges based on experience. Pay can be from $29.89 up $38.62/hrPostal Code: V7J 2J1Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: CA-BC - North Vancouver
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📌 Funeral Director (British Columbia)
🏢 Service Corporation International
📍 British Columbia