Funeral Director

Work site environment

• Odours

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consult with family of deceased regarding funeral and related services
• Embalm remains
• Supervise embalmers
• Inform survivors of benefits
• Perform restorative work
• Issue death notices to newspapers
• Perform cosmetic work on remains
• Supervise students in training
• Preserve, sanitize and prepare human remains for funeral services
• Maintain and order supplies
• Oversee preparation of remains
• Plan and schedule funeral services
• Co-ordinate burials and cremations
• Complete legal documentation
• Maintain financial records
• Prepare accounts
• Pre-arrange funerals
• Arrange for transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home

Supervision

• Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Funeral Director Licence
• Driver's License
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits