Funeral Director / Embalmer

We are looking for a funeral director and embalmer to complete all day-to-day activities at the funeral home located in Columbus, Ohio. Above all, we are searching for a motivated team player who wants to be part of a tight-knit group. The funeral director will assist families with exemplary customer service skills and ensure all family needs are met.

Position: Funeral Director

Reports to: Funeral Home Location Leader

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in all daily activities at the funeral home, including but not limited to arrangements, services, and removals as needed, embalming, dressing, casketing
• Counsel with and coordinate arrangements with families and other third parties to carry out selected funeral, cremation and cemetery services with care and compassion
• Develop and maintain the necessary knowledge to explain the benefits, present all options and assist with the selection of all products and services offered to families
• Execute and finalize all financial arrangements for purchases of merchandise and services selected by families, including securing payment in accordance with company policy
• Assist with conducting, set up and preparation of visitations, funeral and memorial services
• Follow all administrative policies and procedures related to the deceased, and ensure that all required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain necessary licensure and/or other certification to meet any local, state, or federal regulations
• Maintain knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures, and ensure that they are carried out at all times
• Assist in transferring of cremated remains and packaging and preparation of urns/keepsakes according to industry best practices
• Participate in the general upkeep of the building, grounds and cars, including light housekeeping to keep the facilities and grounds in perfect order. This includes keeping work areas tidy, picking up litter on the grounds and general straightening up as needed
• Take on additional or new responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Manager
• Contribute to a strong team, help families and develop a great culture!
• If applicable: Perform embalming of decedent and cosmetology according to industry standards and practices, technical, safety and sanitary requirements

Requirements

• Licensed Funeral Director in Ohio or ability to reciprocate
• 1-3 years or more of Funeral Directing preferred
• Drivers license with clean driving record
• Adhering to the dress code of the funeral home
• Willingness and ability to be on call on a rotating schedule

Our History
This firm has been committed to serving Columbus since 1905, making Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service Columbus’ oldest African-American mortuary, serving all people, regardless of race or ethnicity. Within our community, the respect that is shown each family we serve has allowed us to establish a reputation of dignity and trust..

A History of Commitment.
In 1905, Mrs. Dollie Whittaker established the Whittaker Funeral Home, which later became known as “Mrs. D.A. Whittaker & Sons”. Located at the corner of East Long Street and Hamilton Avenue, the funeral home became an important business and social institution in the community. It was operated for three generations by the Whittaker family until 1969, when it was purchased by the Diehl family, who had owned and operated a funeral home in Youngstown, Ohio.



The firm was owned and managed by Richard J. Diehl, who in 1977 built the new facility on the site of the original Whittaker establishment; it was at this time that the firm’s name was changed to “Diehl-Whittaker”.

As funeral service professionals, we are caregivers – providing care to those who have passed on, while caring for those family members who remain. As we continue the tradition of caring service that has been maintained for more than one hundred years, we rededicate ourselves to helping you celebrate the lives of those family and friends that were such an important part of your lives.