Carriage Services

Family Service Counselor - Inside Sales Representative

Carriage Services$60K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Compassionate, patient, and service-minded
  • Coachable and goal-oriented with a strong focus on results
  • Excellent communicator capable of guiding families through sensitive decisions
  • Organized and able to work independently
  • Comfortable in a consultative sales environment
  • Prior sales experience preferred but not required
  • Insurance license may be needed as per legal requirements
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
  • Bilingual skills are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Educate families on the advantages of pre-planning funeral arrangements
  • Assist at-need families with selecting services and cemetery options alongside licensed funeral directors
  • Conduct community outreach and follow-up to build relationships
  • Maintain accurate sales records and manage the sales pipeline
  • Represent the funeral home with empathy and integrity
  • Participate in community events and workshops
  • Collaborate with Family Service, Funeral Directors, and Leadership Teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive paid training
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Provided leads from walk-ins and call-ins, with chances to generate your own
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k with a match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Family Service Counselor - Inside Sales Representative

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Family Service Counselor to guide families though one of the most meaningful decisions they will ever make - planning for their final arrangements. Our counselors provide both pre-need (advance planning) and at-need (immediate) support, educating families about their options while ensuring every detail is handled with care, professionalism, and dignity.

Compensation: Commission/Hourly rate (Unlimited earning potential)

Job-Type: Full-Time

Location: Rest Haven Memorial Park

Department: Family Services / Pre-Need & At-Need Sales

Earning Potential

This position is commission-based with unlimited earning potential, supported by an established brand and a steady flow of leads.
  • 1st Year Expected Earnings: $60,000 - $80,000
  • Top Performers Earn: $120,000 - $200,000+ annually

Actual earnings depend on individual effort, sales performance, and lead volume.

What You'll Do
  • Educate families about the benefits of pre-planning funeral and cemetery arrangements
  • Meet with at-need families (partnering with a licensed funeral director) to assist with service and cemetery selections.
  • Conduct follow-up calls, outreach, and relationship building within the community
  • Maintain accurate records and manage your sales pipeline
  • Represent the funeral home and cemetery with empathy, integrity, and professionalism - Honesty, Integrity, and Service Excellence are at the heart of all we do
  • Participate in community events, presentations, and workshops
  • Work collaboratively with Family Service, Funeral Directors, Cemetery Grounds, and Leadership Teams


Qualifications
  • Compassionate, patient and service-minded
  • Coachable, goal-oriented, and motivated by both mission and results
  • Strong communicator with the ability to guide families through sensitive decisions
  • Organized and able to work independently
  • Comfortable with a consultative sales environment
  • Prior sales experience is helpful but not required - we provide training
  • May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable law
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Bilingual speaking a plus


What We Offer
  • Comprehensive paid training
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexible schedule with operating hours
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Leads provided with Walk-ins and Call-ins, plus opportunities to generate your own
  • Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with a match, PTO, etc.)

Why Join Us?

Family service Counselors make a lasting impact. You are not just selling a product - you are helping families find peace, create a legacy, and honor a life. This is a career with purpose, stability, and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

About Carriage Services

Carriage Services is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. The company operates 186 funeral homes in 29 states and 32 cemeteries in 11 states. Carriage Services was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Carriage Services
Size
1,139 employees
Market Cap
$396.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$16 million
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
Revenue
$329.4 million
NASDAQ

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