Menke Funeral Home Benefits:

We offer not only a competitive pay and benefit package but also a great life balance with generous paid time off, five-day work weeks, with the exception of every 3rd week, and very limited night responsibility (you are on call one night a week & every third weekend). As a commitment to our staff, we have chosen to close on Sundays and Holidays so that employees may spend this time with their families and loved ones.

Position Summary

Don’t want to shovel snow anymore and be able to golf year-round? We have the job for you!

Family owned & operated, 5-Star funeral home is seeking a motivated and compassionate Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer to provide the highest quality, professional and efficient funeral service to every family.  The right candidate for this position can think outside the box to quickly adapt to the needs of individual families by presenting personal, meaningful solutions to help honor and celebrate each life lived.

Essential Functions:

Birdsong Cremations, an online cremation service, serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas, is looking for a licensed funeral director to join our team. Qualified Applicants must be committed to exceeding family’s expectations, possess an enthusiastic attitude and strong work ethic. We are seeking a passionate funeral director with high moral standards, organized, team player and compassionate toward others. 

Position Summary

Team members operate on a rotating schedule with two funeral directors during the day and one arrangement advisor during the evening and on weekends. We offer flexible scheduling and have fostered a fruitful company culture. Everyone on our staff seeks to see Birdsong Cremations to grow and thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual. We are looking for you to be: self motivated, able to work independently, methodical and thorough with all tasks, forward thinking, accountable, trainable, responsible and professional.

Essential Functions:

Savannah, GA or Columbus, OH (preferred)

(Flexible provided commuting is convenient – East Coast or Midwest Required)

What makes Fidelity different:

We are an independent funeral services company that owns and operates funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories in Georgia, Ohio, Missouri and New Jersey. We are wholly owned and lead by our three founding partners and have deep roots in the profession dating back to the early 2000s. Our decentralized models enables our team to maintain excellent service for the families that we serve, provide autonomy to owner-like Managers, and drive long-term value while preserving family-owned cultures.

Position Overview

Fidelity is looking to hire a Funeral Home Operations Manager who will drive the implementation of operating protocols, training and recruiting of new team members, profitability and productivity improvements, integration efforts and evaluation of new acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities:

Full Time

Positions available in MN, IA, ND, MT, WY, WI

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individuals to serve as a full-time funeral director or intern/apprentice. The right candidate for this position can quickly adapt to the needs of individual families by presenting personal, meaningful, and unique solutions to help honor and celebrate each life lived. Degree from Accredited Mortuary Science Program as required in the applicable state.

Full Time

Location Manager positions open in Crookston, MN and Litchfield, MN

General Manager positions open in Detroit Lakes, MN

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Funeral Director with a passion for serving communities during their most sensitive times? Do you have a strong sense of ownership and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those around you? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team as the Managing Funeral Director.

About Us:

The Funeral Home has been a pillar of support for families in our beautiful rural Indiana community since 1913. Our commitment to excellence and compassion has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner during times of grief.

Position Overview:

As the Managing Funeral Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading our funeral home operations. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of the funeral home as if it were your own, ensuring that each family receives the highest level of care and attention. Your strong community focus will foster relationships and deepen connections, both within the community and with the families we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate funeral home operations, including transportation of deceased individuals, embalming, preparation, arranging and directing funeral services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the community, participating in local events and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Valid Indiana Funeral Director license or eligibility for license reciprocity.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director, with a proven track record of exceptional service.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in funeral home software and technology.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K Retirement savings plan.

Application Process:

If you are ready to bring your compassion, expertise, and community focus to our Funeral Home, we encourage you to submit your confidential resume, cover letter, and references to jcasey@johnsonconsulting.com no later than September 15, 2023.  Please include “Managing Funeral Director Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

MOLONEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, LONG ISLAND, NY May 2017 – Present

Licensed Funeral Director & Funeral Director Manager

• Managing over 70 staff members.
• Meeting daily with operations desk to plan and schedule appointments.
• Overseeing logistical operations.
• First point of contact with client families.
• Professionally handling media for high profile cases- including interviews (Gabby Petito).
  • Media Relations.
• Directing funerals to churches, cemeteries, and crematories.
• Meeting and arranging funerals with over 1,000 families – over 320 in 2020/2021.
• Making pre arrangements.
• Planning and coordinating pre planning initiatives.
• Completing all scheduling related to funeral arrangements.
• Taking first calls during regular business hours and overnight.
• Dispatching transfer team.
• Lead man on transfers – homes, nursing homes, hospitals, hospice.
• Filing life insurance.
• Signing and filing death certificates and burial transcripts.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating digital selection rooms.
  • Managing price points and selecting inventory.
  • Integrated Microsoft tablets & TV’s into the arrangement conference.
  • Created multiple websites.
• Managing over 500k in inventory and display for 7 locations.
• Presenting during monthly staff meetings.
• Tracking revenue and expenses.
• Meeting sales representatives and consultants on a monthly basis.
• Initiated and integrated Passare and staff training.
• Training directors and on boarding new directors – including creating FD training module.
• Managing night staff.
• Creating on call schedule for directors.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOLADES Greystone Associates

• 95% overall satisfaction in follow up surveys.
• Top ten in value among firms in America with high call volume (Over 1500 calls per year).
• Highest revenue generator among funeral directors in firm (2020).

AFFORDABLE CREMATION SERVICES OF NY, CENTRAL ISLIP, NY Summer 2016

Cremation Coordinator

• Taking first calls and emailing client families.
• Scheduling and supervising cremations.
• Taking vital information over the phone; generating cremation documents.

EDUCATION

MCCALLISTER INSTITUTE OF FUNERAL SERVICES, NY, NY

• Graduation: August 11, 2017.
• Associates degree in mortuary sciences.

COASTAL CAROLINA

• • Some college – including business management, accounting classes.
• • 4.0 GPA*
  • *Left college to pursue my career in the funeral industry.

ADDITONAL SKILLS & AFFILIATIONS

PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY Fall 2014- Present

• General officer and committee chairman of risk management and standards resources.
• Integrating new members into the organization.

SAYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2020-Present

• Member.

DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING Fall 2022

• Graduate.

PROSPECT ACADEMY BASEBALL ORGANIZATION Summer 2015

• Coach and trainer.
• Worked with other coaches, families, and young teens.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Technological experience including proficiency in MIMS, Passare, Batesville connect, Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions, DAVE and EVITAL.
• Experience with Vimeo, Zoom, and other livestream platforms.
• Proficient in video arrangements.

PHONE SKILLS

• Excellent phone skills including taking first calls, making arrangements, and collecting vitals.

NOTARY PUBLIC 2018- Present

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