Funeral Director

Hardage-Giddens funeral homes have a long and storied history in the Jacksonville community. We're going on a century of providing funeral, burial, cremation and cemetery services through what has grown to be a group of 11 funeral homes and 5 cemeteries in Florida's Duval and Clay counties.

We are a member of the Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we pride ourselves on not only offering the warm, friendly service you’d expect from a locally operated funeral home, but also the value our clients deserve

· Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures

· Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts

· Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payments in accordance with company policies

· Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services

· Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains

· Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements

· Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming

· Cares 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 visitations

· Supervises/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 functions

· Handles aftercare including delivery of: documentation, stationery, information on insurance, health benefits and pension and pre-arrangements for next of kin

· Handles pre-need sales where applicable. And, or ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors

· Ensures adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules applicable to the provision of funeral services

· Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance

· Promotes and maintain a safe and healthy work environment

· Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

Qualifications

Education

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Completion 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 law

Experience

· Apprentice, Funeral Director experience as required by state/provincial law

· 2 years directly related experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

· Must meet all licensing requirements required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

· Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs

· Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required

· High level of compassion and integrity

· Good communication skills

· Problem solving skills

· Ability to multi task and set priorities

· Ability to work weekends and evenings

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.