As a Funeral Director at Vertin, you serve families during one of life’s most significant and difficult moments. Guided by our commitment to others, integrity, and compassion, you lead individuals and families through the planning and coordination of meaningful services that honor and celebrate each life lived.

This role combines professional expertise with genuine care, ensuring every interaction reflects our standards of quality, excellence in execution, and respect. Funeral Directors thoughtfully adapt to the unique needs of each family, providing personalized recommendations and clear guidance while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

At Vertin, we recognize the calling to serve. We are committed to supporting you in that calling by providing mentorship, professional development, and a balance of autonomy and collaboration. Here, you can focus on what you do best—caring for families—while growing personally and professionally as part of a legacy built on courage, compassion, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Supervise and care for the deceased in a respectful manner that adheres to regulatory requirements.

·         Maintains accurate and timely documentation to ensure compliance and operational excellence related to funeral services, cremations, and maintenance.

·         Perform a variety of tasks related to preparation of the deceased: removal and transfer, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing, and casketing for our metro locations.

·         Support trade work for deaths that occur in the surrounding area locations within our network.

·         Perform office duties and reporting.

·         Provide timely delivery of documents, cards, memorabilia, etc. to the family following the service.

·         Perform duties as assigned at all satellite/branch locations under the primary location's oversight, which may be added, changed, or reassigned as business needs evolve.

·         Assist the family with insurance assignments, paperwork and other related follow-up tasks as needed.

·         Share potential preneed referrals with the preplanning specialist.

·         Manage merchandise inventory and funeral home supplies.

·         Build a strong relationship with the community through active involvement in area organizations and participation in charitable events.

·         Utilize engaging local and digital marketing methods for promotion and education purposes.

·         Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

·         Assist with maintenance of the facility, property, and vehicles.

·         Ensure adherence to all professional, state and federal licensing authority, regulations, and rules applicable to funeral service.

·         Maintain a good driving record in order to drive funeral vehicles for services, floral delivery, supply pick-up, participation in special functions, and various other duties.

·         Other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES IN ACTION

Commitment to Others

We treat all with care and empathy, support our communities, and value our relationships.

Quality

We provide exceptional service and outstanding products that deliver premium value.

Integrity & Respect

We honor our commitments and treat customers, partners, and each other with dignity.

Excellence in Execution

We are accountable for our actions, strive for excellence, and deliver positive results.

Continuous Improvement

We have a spirit of learning and development to foster innovation and an ongoing pursuit of excellence.

Courage & Compassion

We have the strength to do what is right for our customers, the business, and one another.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Degree from Accredited Mortuary Science Program plus additional college credits as required in the applicable state you are working in

·         Successful completion of the National Board Examination

·         Successful completion of Internship

·         Successful completion of the applicable State Board Examination after internship completion

·         Valid Funeral Director and/or Embalmer State Licensure after internship completion

·         Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Salary Range: $65,000 - $95,000