Hiring for a Funeral Manager in the Elm Springs, Arkansas area. This is working for an established and well-known Funeral Home. We need a director that can demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills, while overseeing staff and client needs.
If your an Embalmer, looking to move up into Management this would be a great opportunity for you!
Core Requirements
Education: Associate Degree in Funeral Service Education or Mortuary Science
Licensure: Must be a Licensed Funeral Home Director in Arkansas
Essential Skills and Abilities
Empathy and Compassion: Ability to work with grieving families in a calm, professional manner.
Organization and Logistics: Planning, scheduling, and managing complex service details, often with limited time.
Common Job Duties
Arrangement Conferences: Meeting with families to plan funeral services, cremation, or burials.
Regulatory Compliance: Assist with preparing, filing, and managing legal documents, such as death certificates and burial permits.
Logistics Management: Coordinating transport of remains and scheduling funeral services.
Aftercare Services: Assisting families with post-funeral tasks
Communication: Interacting with families, clergy, and staff to coordinate services.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift at least 75 lbs., often necessary for moving caskets or remains.
Technology Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office and case management software.
Working Conditions/Commute
Hours: Irregular hours are standard, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations. Company is located in the Springdale/Elm Springs area, so you will need to live within a reasonable distance.