Funeral Director - PT

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Part Time Professional Blevins Funeral Home, Bristol, VA, US

Salary Range: $12.80 To $13.50 Annually

Why Join Heritage Family?

Since 1943, Heritage Family has been a trusted name in personal, compassionate care. Our legacy is built on meaningful service, deep respect, and a commitment to honoring every life.

At Heritage Family, we offer more than a job - we offer purpose. Our team is united by shared values and a mission that matters:

• Honor Every Life with Compassion: We provide personalized, heartfelt services that celebrate each unique life, meeting families where they are with care and understanding.
• Lead with Innovation and Respect
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  We blend time-honored traditions with modern approaches to create thoughtful, meaningful experiences for the families we serve.
• Foster a Culture of Empathy: We care deeply - for our communities and for one another. You’ll join a team that supports and values every voice, empowering you to make a lasting difference.

A career in deathcare is both a calling and a responsibility. At Heritage Family, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while helping others in some of life’s most tender and meaningful moments.

Position Summary:

The Funeral Director or Funeral Director/Embalmer plays a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality funeral services. Depending on licensure, responsibilities include planning and conducting funeral, memorial, and cremation services, managing care for deceased, and supporting day-to-day operational excellence. Licensed embalmers will also be responsible for embalming and preparing decedents in accordance with safety regulations and professional standards. This role requires a thorough understanding of funeral service laws, strong ethical judgement, and a deep commitment to serving families with care and professionalism.

On-call and weekend availability is required as part of a rotating schedule.

Note:

Embalming-related duties apply only to individuals licensed as Embalmers. Licensed Funeral Directors without an embalming license are not expected to perform those functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Funeral Director or Funeral Director/Embalmer ensures services are delivered with dignity, empathy, and professionalism. Responsibilities may include:

• Meeting with families to plan and arrange funeral, cremation, and memorial services, while offering compassionate guidance on available options, merchandise, and related services.
• Coordinating all aspects of funeral and memorial ceremonies, including transportation, clergy, cemetery arrangements, and service logistics to align with family wishes and legal requirements.
• Confidently, clearly and professionally disclosing service and merchandise costs, including a thorough understanding of your location’s General Price List (GPL) and Heritage Family’s payment policies.
• Requesting and collecting payment at the time of arrangement in accordance with company policy, and maintaining accurate, confidential financial records.
• Responsible for maintaining an average accounts receivable balance of less than 30 days by coordinating with families and with the administrative team as needed.
• Preparing and processing necessary documentation such as death certificates, burial permits, cremation authorizations, and pre-need contracts, ensuring full compliance with all legal and regulatory standards.
• Managing both pre-need and at-need arrangements in accordance with internal policies, applicable regulations, and ethical standards.
• Maintaining proper identification and respectful care of the…