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Service Corporation International

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary ...

Service Corporation International

Funeral Director

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$25/hr

  • Medical

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  • Life

  • Retirement

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

Service Corporation International

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Compassionately facilitates funeral arrangement discussions with the deceased's next of kin and presides over visitation, funeral, and graveside services in accordance with the family's wishes ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for international funeral in the United States is $53,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An International Funeral job involves coordinating funeral arrangements for individuals who pass away abroad or need to be repatriated to their home country. Responsibilities may include handling legal documentation, working with local authorities, arranging transportation of remains, and assisting grieving families with cultural or religious funeral customs. Professionals in this field often collaborate with embassies, consulates, airlines, and funeral homes worldwide to ensure a respectful and seamless process.

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To thrive as an International Funeral Director, you need comprehensive knowledge of funeral service practices, global repatriation protocols, and relevant legal regulations, typically supported by licensure and industry certifications. Familiarity with international transportation logistics, embalming procedures, and documentation systems is essential. Excellent interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills set top professionals apart in this field. These abilities enable seamless coordination between families, authorities, and service providers across borders, ensuring dignified and compliant arrangements.

What are some common challenges faced by international funeral directors when coordinating services across multiple countries?

International Funeral Directors often encounter complex logistical, legal, and cultural challenges when arranging funerals or repatriation services across borders. They must navigate varying international regulations, documentation requirements, customs procedures, and time zone differences while working with multiple agencies and families. Adapting to cultural customs with sensitivity and accuracy is crucial to providing respectful and meaningful services. Strong communication or language skills are helpful, as is maintaining a robust network of global contacts to ensure efficient arrangements for the bereaved families.

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Infographic showing various International Funeral job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $53,170 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Funeral Arranger

Service Corporation International

Canovanas, PR

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

Service Corporation International rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 9 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Services client families during funerals, visitations, and interment. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Arranges, conducts and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
  • Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
  • Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
  • Assists with funeral services by: coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and; sets up and removes chairs
  • In absence of Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of: documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits and pension, and; pre-arrangements for next of kin
  • Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
  • Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authorities, rules and regulations
  • Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
  • Assists with general office duties including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
  • Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
  • Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory
  • Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant

Licenses

  • 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
  • Detail oriented
Postal Code: 00729Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-PR - Canovanas

Company Description

We are proud to be North America's leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.

Our nearly 25,000 associates are driven by our guiding purpose to compassionately support families during their most difficult times, celebrate the significance of life and preserve memories that transcend generations.

We’ve created a culture of Service Excellence to our families and to each other. It’s the reason more than 600,000 families turn to us each year to care for their loved ones.

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