Funeral Director

Locations

• Hood Mortuary – 1261 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
• Hood Mortuary – Pagosa – 2017 Eagle Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

• Rate: $26 USD per hour
• Funeral Services
• Full‑Time
• Requisition #: FUNER
  004201

Why Work for Hood Mortuary?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
• Financial assistance programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support personal needs, enhance well‑being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401(k) and Roth retirement plan options available for both full‑time and part‑time employees along with a company match.
• Variety of vacation, personal days and sick days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behaviour and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

The Funeral Director is accountable for performing a variety of tasks during the preparation, planning and execution of the funeral and memorialization process to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.

• Consults with client families or legal representatives to create services designed to meet their end‑of‑life memorialisation expectations.
• Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandising and service options available.
• Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits and insurance.
• Coordinates all service arrangements with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organisations and others who may participate.
• Utilises systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts and complete necessary forms.
• Plans, schedules and conducts visitations and services.
• Oversees all employees participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their role and represents the location professionally.
• Prepares the deceased, including dressing and casketing.
• Places casket or remains in a visitation area, setting up the area to comply with client family wishes.
• Directs and ushers families and service attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.
• Supervises and assists in the transportation of client families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.
• Arranges and coordinates shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.
• Instructs and oversees the work of apprentice funeral directors on services and paperwork.
• Performs removals and transfers individuals into Park Lawn’s care as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Detail orientation.
• Thoroughness.
• Customer service orientation.
• Time management.

• Four‑year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience as a licensed funeral director.
• Valid and applicable state funeral director licence; reciprocal across states and in good standing.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s licence in good standing and acceptable driving record.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to effectively present information to client families, co‑workers and leadership.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through active participation in community organisations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, community leaders…