Job description

Sunset Funeral Homes in East-Central, Illinois , has a full-time opportunity for a licensed Funeral Director to join our Danville/Champaign-Urbana team! This is not a job. It's a meaningful career that makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our ideal candidate is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to families.

Sunset Funeral Home is a highly respected family-owned business based out of Danville, Illinois. Our exceptional staff is dedicated to providing care, compassion, and quality at every turn. So, if you have a compassionate spirit and are looking for a rewarding career, this position is the right one for you.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, annual clothing allowance, and paid time away regular bonus opportunities, and more. Our five-day schedule offers the opportunity for a balanced life with very little night duty.

Position Summary:
The Funeral Director is responsible for handling the final disposition arrangements of the deceased in a professional, caring manner consistent with the wishes of the family, the standards of Sunset Funeral Home, and related legal requirements. They will provide sensitive, effective personal intervention to bereaved family members and friends of the deceased.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Handles initial death call from the family of the deceased and arranges for the removal of the deceased from the place of death to Sunset Funeral Home.

· Meets with involved family members to provide emotional support and to determine their wishes concerning the care and disposition of the deceased.

· Assists family members in making funeral arrangements, attending first viewings and funeral services of the deceased, and satisfying preparation for final disposition.

· Coordinates and schedules the burial or cremation arrangements in a positive and caring manner.

· Secures needed authorizations for final disposition of the deceased and secures information for legal documents. Completes the filing of death certificates, social security and military forms, and other legal documents.

· Facilitates all arrangements for the visitation, funeral, and burial services with sensitivity to the family and clergy's requirements.

· Keeps up to date with all state and federal rules and regulations concerning the funeral profession and maintains the highest professional standards within the industry.

· Ability to provide evidence of graduation from a fully accredited College of Mortuary Science and previous successful experience as an embalmer and/or assistant funeral director.

· New or pending graduates will be considered.

· Must be licensed or license eligible in the State of Illinois.

· Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license and have a safe driving record.

· Must have superior customer service skills including empathy and sensitivity toward others and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people under stressful situations.

· Must have strong professional knowledge as a funeral director and strong professional skills in embalming, cosmetics, and restoration procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.50 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you a previous/current graduate of a Mortuary Science program?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Funeral Director License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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