Job brief:
We are a small, family-owned funeral home looking for a Mortician to join our team to work directly with families and help prepare for the final disposition of their loved one. As a mortician, you will be responsible for meeting with families to handle funeral arrangements; preparation on the body, including embalming; and taking care of cremations for both people and pets. You will also be a part of the removal process, picking up the decedent from place of passing for transportation to the funeral home, as well as preforming any normal task of a Mortician.
We would like someone who is compassionate and empathetic, and they should be able to handle sensitive and emotional situations with professionalism and grace. Someone who understands the role of a Mortician and the important impact you make on people’s lives when it comes to the final goodbye of their loved one.
Pay will depend on experience, and can advance quickly depending on ability to learn.
Payday is once a month.
Potential for bonuses and overtime.
We pay half health insurance.
We are not a commission based funeral home.
Responsibilities – include, but are not limited to.
Removals from place of passing to funeral home.
Meeting with families to plan and arrange funerals.
Taking care of your families from start to finish.
Coordinating Logistics – coordination with clergy and other service providers.
Answering phones.
Basic chores for upkeep of funeral home.
Ensure cleanliness of equipment and preparation room.
Embalm, dress, cosmetically enhance, and casket deceased people.
Obtain documents and permits related to embalming and funerals from various sources.
Helping veterans get laid to rest and all the small details that is included there.
Arrange flowers, religious leaders and pallbearers for funerary events.
Provide emotional support.
Requirements and skills – include, but are not limited to.
Must have a valid license from the OMCB (or the ability to obtain one) for funeral services and embalming.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must live within 20 minutes of Aloha, Oregon.
Must be detail-oriented.
Proven work experience as a Mortician or similar role.
Willing to work occasional weekends and after-hours.
Proficient knowledge of various religions, cultures and customs.
Ability to pick up on things quickly.
Must be able to problem solve, as nothing is the same twice.
Outstanding communication skills.
Excellent organizational talent.
Ability to focus for extended periods.
Must be able to lift 150lbs.
Be able to follow basic instructions and follow all safety guidelines.
