Funeral Director (Old Bridge)

If you have experience as a Funeral Director in Toms River, Old Bridge, Morganville or Medford New Jersey, we would love to talk to you! We are hiring for a Funeral Director with an established and well-known Mortuary with locations throughout New Jersey an in the above areas.Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and administrative skills.Core RequirementsEducation: An Associate of Arts or Science degree in Funeral Service Education or Mortuary Science is standard (60+ semester hours).Licensure: state-specific license, obtained after passing the National Board Exam (NBE) and/or a state exam.Apprenticeship/Internship: A supervised training period lasting one to three years is required, which may occur before, during, or after school.Essential Skills and AbilitiesEmpathy 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 DutiesArrangement Conferences: Meeting with families to plan funeral services, cremation, or burials.Regulatory Compliance: 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 tasksCommunication: 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 ConditionsHours: Irregular hours are standard, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.BenefitsHealth Insurance, Retirement Plan, PTO/Vacation PayEqual Opportunity Employer