Carriage Services

Managing Partner - Funeral Home Director

Carriage Services$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in funeral home and cemetery management and leadership.
  • 2 years of college or vocational training in mortuary science.
  • Must hold a valid state license.
  • Familiarity with funeral laws and procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Physical ability to lift heavy weights.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee staff performance and schedules for funeral home employees.
  • Meet with families to discuss funeral arrangements thoughtfully and supportively.
  • Explain funeral costs and discuss various options with families tactfully.
  • Coordinate transfers of deceased individuals to the funeral home.
  • Supervise the embalming process and its compliance with regulations.
  • Provide clear instructions for funeral arrangements to staff members.
  • Schedule clergy and pallbearers, ensuring clarity on their roles.
  • Arrange coordination with cemeteries for gravesite logistics.
  • Manage paperwork for death notices and required governmental forms, ensuring timely filing.
  • Maintain the funeral home’s budget and financial records.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive dental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program for added support.
  • Discounts for employees on services.
  • Health insurance coverage options.
  • Health savings accounts available.
  • Life insurance for peace of mind.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Retirement plan to secure future finances.
  • Tuition reimbursement to encourage further education and training.
  • Vision insurance to maintain eye health.
Full Job Description
Managing Partner - Funeral Home Director
We are looking for a Managing Partner (Funeral Home Manager) who will oversee, direct, and coordinate all aspects of memorial services entrusted to our Keenan Funeral Home locations which include preparation of the decedent, visitation, memorial services, burials, and cremations, while providing caring support and advice to families and friends of the deceased.

Compensation: 100k and up + Competitive Bonus

Job Type: FT

Qualifications
  • 5+ years' experience in funeral home and cemetery management and leadership.
  • 2 years of college or vocational school required with coursework in mortuary science.
  • Licensed according to state requirements.
  • Understanding of laws related to funerals and funeral arrangements.
  • Detail-oriented and extremely organized; and
  • Must be able to lift heavy weights at times.

Job Duties
  • Oversees the job performance and schedules of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Assistants and location staff.
  • Meets with family/friends of the deceased to discuss the nature and time of funeral arrangements to be conducted while providing knowledgeable and caring support.
  • Addresses and explains the costs of the funeral with family/friends of the deceased while tactfully discuss the options and preference for disposition of the remains.
  • Coordinates the transfer of the deceased to the funeral home.
  • Oversees the embalming process.
  • Provides instructions to the Funeral Director and Funeral Assistants regarding times, rooms, and arrangements to be made.
  • Schedules clergy and pallbearers, answering any questions about their specific duties.
  • Makes arrangements with cemeteries for scheduling, opening, and closing of facilities and gravesites, when needed.
  • Oversees the issuance of death notices, obituaries, and related paperwork to government agencies and preferred newspapers or other appropriate media.
  • Ensures paperwork is filed in a timely and orderly manner, consulting with family to obtain accurate and necessary information for completion; and
  • Develops and maintains budget and financial records for the funeral home.

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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
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