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Company Description

Hardage-Giddens funeral homes have a long and storied history in the Jacksonville community. We're going on a century of providing funeral, burial, cremation and cemetery services through what has grown to be a group of 11 funeral homes and 5 cemeteries in Florida's Duval and Clay counties.

We are a member of the Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we pride ourselves on not only offering the warm, friendly service you'd expect from a locally operated funeral home, but also the value our clients deserve

Job Description

       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

       Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payments in accordance with company policies

       Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services

       Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains

       Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements

       Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming

       Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include: performing removals and transfers including lifting of deceased human remains; dressing and preparing caskets; coordinating and assisting with funeral services and visitations

       Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions

       Handles aftercare including delivery of: documentation, stationery, information on insurance, health benefits and pension and pre-arrangements for next of kin

       Handles pre-need sales where applicable. And, or ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors

       Ensures adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules applicable to the provision of funeral services

       Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance

       Promotes and maintain a safe and healthy work environment

       Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

Qualifications

Education

       High School diploma or equivalent

       Completion of a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state/provincial law

Experience

       Apprentice, Funeral Director experience as required by state/provincial law

       2 years directly related experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

       Must meet all licensing requirements required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

       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

       Ability to work weekends and evenings

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.