Funeral Director

Job Description

If you have experience as a Funeral Director in Toms River, Old Bridge, Morganville or Medford New Jersey, we would love to talk to you! We are hiring for a Funeral Director with an established and well-known Mortuary with locations in the above areas.

You need an associate degree in mortuary science, completion of a 1–3 year apprenticeship, and a passing score on state or national board exams. Candidates must be at least 21, possess a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and administrative skills.

Core Requirements

Education: An Associate of Arts or Science degree in Funeral Service Education or Mortuary Science is standard (60+ semester hours).

Licensure: state-specific license, obtained after passing the National Board Exam (NBE) and/or a state exam.

Apprenticeship/Internship: A supervised training period lasting one to three years is required, which may occur before, during, or after school.

Essential Skills and Abilities

Empathy and Compassion: Ability to work with grieving families in a calm, professional manner.

Organization and Logistics: Planning, scheduling, and managing complex service details, often with limited time.

Common Job Duties

Arrangement Conferences: Meeting with families to plan funeral services, cremation, or burials.

Regulatory Compliance: Preparing, filing, and managing legal documents, such as death certificates and burial permits.

Logistics Management: Coordinating transport of remains and scheduling funeral services.

Aftercare Services: Assisting families with post-funeral tasks

Communication: Interacting with families, clergy, and staff to coordinate services.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift at least 75 lbs, often necessary for moving caskets or remains.

Technology Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office and case management software.

Working Conditions

Hours: Irregular hours are standard, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.

Benefits

Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, PTO/Vacation Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

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