Carriage Services

Family Service Counselor - Inside Sales Representative

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

Qualifications

  • Compassionate, patient, and service-minded
  • Coachable, goal-oriented, motivated by mission and results
  • Strong communicator capable of guiding sensitive decisions
  • Organized with independent working skills
  • Comfortable in a consultative sales environment
  • Prior sales experience helpful but not required, training provided
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Educate families on pre-planning funeral and cemetery arrangements
  • Assist at-need families with service and cemetery selections
  • Conduct follow-up calls and community outreach
  • Maintain accurate records and manage sales pipeline
  • Represent the organization with empathy and integrity
  • Participate in community events and presentations
  • Collaborate across teams including Family Services and Funeral Directors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive paid training
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Leads provided with walk-ins and call-ins
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits, plus 401k with a match, and 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.
  • 1 st 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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