Centerville, OH · On-site
Depending upon location size and schedules, may assist with arrangements, preparation of visitation ... Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law Certification/License * Location ...
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Centerville, OH · On-site
Depending upon location size and schedules, may assist with arrangements, preparation of visitation ... Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law Certification/License * Location ...
Centerville, OH · On-site
Depending upon location size and schedules, may assist with arrangements, preparation of visitation ... Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law Certification/License * Location ...
Centerville, OH · On-site
Depending upon location size and schedules, may assist with arrangements, preparation of visitation ... Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law Certification/License * Location ...
Centerville, OH · On-site
Depending upon location size and schedules, may assist with arrangements, preparation of visitation ... Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law Certification/License * Location ...
Centerville, OH · On-site
Depending upon location size and schedules, may assist with arrangements, preparation of visitation ... Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law Certification/License * Location ...
... Care and Growth to assist families in honoring their loved ones in our Dayton market. The ... those in mortuary school are especially encouraged to apply. As this position is considered ...
... Care and Growth to assist families in honoring their loved ones in our Dayton market. The ... those in mortuary school are especially encouraged to apply. As this position is considered ...
... Care and Growth to assist families in honoring their loved ones in our Dayton market. The ... those in mortuary school are especially encouraged to apply. As this position is considered ...
... Care and Growth to assist families in honoring their loved ones in our Dayton market. The ... those in mortuary school are especially encouraged to apply. As this position is considered ...
A Mortuary Assistant helps with the preparation and care of deceased individuals before burial or cremation. Their duties may include cleaning and dressing bodies, assisting with autopsies, maintaining mortuary facilities, and comforting grieving families. They work under the supervision of funeral directors or pathologists, ensuring that bodies are handled with dignity and respect. This role requires attention to detail, discretion, and a compassionate demeanor.
As a Mortuary Assistant, your typical daily responsibilities include preparing the deceased for viewings, assisting with embalming procedures under supervision, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the mortuary, and supporting funeral directors with setup for services. You may also be responsible for transporting bodies, stocking supplies, and completing necessary administrative tasks such as record keeping. The job often involves working closely with small teams and families, requiring a respectful and discreet demeanor. Understanding these responsibilities will help you determine if this meaningful and detail-oriented role is right for you.
To thrive as a Mortuary Assistant, you generally need attention to detail, basic anatomical knowledge, and the ability to follow established sanitary and safety procedures; most positions require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Familiarity with mortuary instruments, embalming support equipment, and documentation systems is often necessary. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and a compassionate approach are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure proper care and dignity for the deceased while supporting grieving families and maintaining a respectful environment.
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Centerville, OH • On-site
Full-time
Posted 8 days ago
Manage the daily operations of multiple locations within the Funeral Home industry to ensure on-time services and exceed client family expectations.
Develop and monitor location goals, priorities, processes, and procedures, and communicate strategies and values to staff.
Oversee financial management by developing annual business plans, monitoring financial goals, and making sustainable business decisions.
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Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Foster a sense of ownership in the location and pride in the staff, manage costs in a disciplined manner, and encourage profitable case volume growth. Manage the daily operations of multiple locations but a single line of business within the Funeral Home industry. Responsible for short-term planning as well as achieving annual sales revenue and production targets, Profit & Loss (P&L) goals, developing a professional and effective staff, and exceeding client family expectationsFinancial Management
Develop annual business plan. Work with local and Market Leadership to develop annual business plan and budget as well as financial, production and revenue goals.
Accountable for monitoring and achieving annual financial goals. Understand industry finances, how daily activities impact financial outcomes, and making appropriate sustainable business decisions. Approve expenditures and invoices including overtime.
Operations
Manage the day-to-day activities ensuring on-time services, exceeding client family expectations. Remove barriers, encourage ideas, and identify improvements. Resolves moderately complex problems; provides resolution guidance to supervisors and empowering accountability. Assure the location’s operating practices comply with applicable federal & state regulations and Company policies.
Responsible for establishing location goals and priorities. Develop, communicate, and monitor goals, priorities, processes and procedures. Manage frontline supervisor’s responsibilities, expectations, and accountabilities. Effectively present and communicate Company and Market strategies, values, and goals to location staff.
Collaborate with local Management for resource sharing, ideas, and business or operational enhancements. Work with Market Leadership and Corporate Departments on product, process, and technology needs and improvements.
Maintain building, facilities, and grounds in a clean, manicured, and working order budgeting appropriately for repairs including equipment and furniture. Ensure all safety, quality control, and compliance standards are adhered.
People Development
Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team. Understand team members career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and/or close gaps. Constructively address issues and provide tangible and appropriate feedback. Develop frontline supervisors’ proactive and collaborative management style in order to increase employee engagement and minimize turnover. Monitor training and licensing requirements ensuring staff is re-trained/licensed prior to expiration.
Responsible for screening candidates (internal and external) and hiring or promoting a skilled and effective staff. Establishes pay, recommends pay increases, special pays, and career advancements.
Discipline staff as necessary. Writes development plans to close behavior or skill gaps. Collaborates with Human Resources throughout discipline, development, and termination processes. Recommends and discusses terminations with Market Leadership.
Other
Funeral Home Management builds and expand brand and product awareness in order to increase sales and market share. May network with key community leaders to build business relationships, influence, and support the community. Participate in community, civic, or other organizations as a part of the local promotional efforts of the location and the Company.
Develop and implement plans to improve customer satisfaction index and on-line community reviews.
Other responsibilities as requested or assigned. Depending upon location size and schedules, may assist with arrangements, preparation of visitation and/or services, driving, or transporting thus demonstrating leadership and teamwork.
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required
At least twelve (12) hours college courses in Finance & Accounting strongly preferred
Location Manager requires Technical schooling diploma Funeral Services / Mortuary Science preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law
Certification/License
Location Manager requires applicable state Funeral Director Licensure
Experience
At least seven (7) years industry experience in applicable discipline with progressively increased responsibilities. Funeral Home Management must have knowledge of industry competitive pricing, demographic patterns, and market competition
At least two (2) years’ experience managing people and effectively managing budgets and expense control required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledgeable in Financial and Business acumen
Professional interpersonal skills as well as cultural sensitivity and tactfulness to interact with a variety of cultures and language barriers
Proficient in MS Office suite including mail, word, excel, & power point
Local travel up to 20%
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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