Licensed Funeral Director – DeStefano Funeral Home
Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us
DeStefano Funeral Home is a family-owned, purpose-built facility serving the Durham Region with compassion, professionalism, and pride. Our state-of-the-art building was designed for the comfort of families and efficiency of our team, with all amenities on the ground floor for ease of access. Our preparation room is equipped with the highest level of ventilation and contemporary technology, ensuring a safe, respectful, and professional working workplace.

We believe in providing the highest standard of care to every family we serve, while fostering a supportive, team-oriented workplace.

Position Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Funeral Director (Class 1) who is compassionate, professional, and dedicated to excellence in service. This role involves guiding families through every step of the arrangement and service process, preparing and caring for the deceased, and ensuring each funeral is carried out with dignity and precision.

Key Responsibilities

· Meet with at-need and pre-need families to create meaningful services.

· Arrange and direct funeral, memorial, and celebration-of-life ceremonies.

· Prepare required documentation, including death certificates, permits, and insurance forms.

· Present families with service and merchandise options in a clear, empathetic manner.

· Complete transfers from hospitals, residences, and care facilities.

· Prepare the deceased, including embalming, dressing, casketing, and cosmetics, in our fully equipped,



high-ventilation ground floor prep room.

· Oversee visitations, services, and receptions, ensuring smooth operation and attention to detail.

· Coordinate with clergy, celebrants, musicians, and other service participants.

· Maintain cleanliness and presentation of service areas, vehicles, and equipment.

· Support community outreach initiatives, including events hosted at our facility.

Qualifications

· Class 1 Funeral Director’s license in good standing (Ontario).

· Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and funeral management software.

· Physical ability to perform transfers and handle necessary lifting safely.

What We Offer

· Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).

· Health and dental benefits.

· Predictable scheduling with fair rotation for evenings/weekends.

· Supportive, team-oriented environment in a modern, purpose-built facility.

· Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Join Our Team
If you are a licensed Funeral Director who values compassion, attention to detail, and the opportunity to serve families in a welcoming, state-of-the-art environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care

Work Location: In person

📌 Funeral Director (Oshawa)
🏢 De Stefano Funeral Home
📍 Oshawa