Funeral Director

**About us**

Donald V. Brown Funeral Home is an independent family owned and operated funeral home since 1955 in Stoney Creek, ON. We are seeking a fulltime Funeral Director Class 1 intern or junior license to join our team in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

**Duties**:

- Meet with families to discuss funeral arrangements and provide guidance and support during the grieving process.
- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of funeral services, including the preparation and transportation of the deceased, scheduling of services, and coordination with cemetery staff.
- Assist families in selecting appropriate funeral products, such as caskets, urns, and memorial items.
- Prepare and file necessary legal documents, such as death certificates and burial permits.
- Arrange for embalming or cremation services, if requested by the family.
- Coordinate with clergy or other officiants to plan and conduct funeral or memorial services.
- Provide grief counseling and support to families before, during, and after the funeral service.
- Manage funeral home operations, including staff supervision, facility maintenance, and inventory management.

**Skills**:

- Strong interpersonal skills to provide compassionate support to grieving families.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information and make arrangements with families, clergy, and other service providers.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and ensure all details are handled efficiently.
- Attention to detail to accurately complete legal documents and ensure all arrangements are carried out as requested.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Knowledge of funeral industry practices, regulations, and procedures.
- Proficient in event planning and coordination.

Note: This job may require heavy lifting at times.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Qualifications**
- Class 1 Funeral Directors Licence and Class G Licence
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks
- Experience in facilities maintenance and inventory management
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective communication skills

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Funeral Directors License (required)
- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person