Bibber Memorial Chapel is a family-owned funeral home situated in Kennebunk, Wells, Alfred and Berwick Maine, seeking a licensed funeral director to join our firm.

Funeral Director responsibilities include:

• Coordinating arrangements for the funeral that are respectful, professional, timely, and sensitive
• Meet with families of the deceased to discuss funeral arrangements, offer expertise to educate families of all their options, and follow through with their requests
• Order casket, flowers, and other merchandise for funeral and memorial services
• Make arrangements for clergy, musicians and other participants in the funeral/ceremony
• Assist family in selecting a gravestone/completing monument work if necessary
• Work in coordination with local cemetery personnel
• Oversee preparation and embalming of the deceased prior to the funeral
• Take scheduled overnight calls
• Other duties as/when assigned

Requirements and skills:

• Proven work experience as a Funeral Director
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Exhibit patience, empathy, and compassion
• Communicate calmly and kindly with bereaved family and friends
• Detail oriented
• Exhibit ability to properly manage and oversee a budget
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Funeral Director
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Maine Funeral Service Practitioner license

Bibber Memorial Chapel prides itself on the high quality of service it provides to all the families it has the honor to serve. We hold everyone on our team to maintain this high quality of service as we serve our community with compassion and skill.

If you are looking to have a meaningful impact on others within your work environment, please consider applying for this position.

Confidential inquiries can be sent to Kim Whitten at kim@bibberfuneral.com or mailed to:

Bibber Memorial Chapel

67 Summer Street

Kennebunk, ME 04043

Funeral Director

Hobbs Funeral Home is seeking a licensed Funeral Director to join our highly skilled staff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to be a part of a privately owned and operated 3rd generation funeral home & cremation service that has been dedicated to serving families since 1941.

Headquartered in South Portland, Maine our tag line reads: "A family caring for families", and we truly believe that is our calling. During a time of need, we believe everyone deserves the most caring service and attention to detail.

Hobbs Funeral Home is a company that is growing, dynamic, innovative, and focused completely on providing families with the highest quality funeral services. We offer growth potential, a professional and supportive work environment, and a competitive salary.

What is Required:

The funeral director is responsible for handling the final arrangements in a professional, caring manner consistent with the wishes of the family and the standards.

● Will handle all aspects of conducting funeral services, associated paperwork, meeting with families,

burials, ship/drive-outs, and pre-need sales.

● Must be licensed in or willing to obtain a Funeral Director's License in Maine.

● Will share in week and weekend on-call duties.

● Capable of embalming, dressing, Casketing, Cosmetics Etc.

● Ability to process the necessary paperwork/documentation (Example - Embalming report).

● Ability to lead/direct staff when necessary to perform a high-quality funeral.

● Evaluate premises before services and visiting hours.

● The Funeral Director in charge of the funeral service must help the family set up and ensure the family is taken care of during visiting hours.

● Monitor A/R Report- Responsible for follow-up with family.

● All Funeral Directors should be used to walking through the funeral home to make sure everything looks neat and tidy, especially if we are slow, on a regular basis.

● Maintain inventory (Prep Room, Showroom, etc.)

● Monitor prep room cleanliness - Each team cleans the prep room top to bottom on Wednesday when shift changes.

● Make sure the prep room is compliant with the state.

● Able to perform body transfers. (Knowledge and physical ability).

● Strong customer service, compassion, and caring.

Salary:

Do you love being a Funeral Director but also value a positive work enviornment and unparralled work-life balance? 

To learn more about what makes CTW a great place to work, email Adam Walker at Adam@ConroyTullyWalker.com. 

All communications will be held in strict confidence.

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Live Here. Play Here. Work here.

If you’re looking to build your career at a forward-thinking organization with deep community roots and a vision for growth, success, and giving back, you’ve come to the right place.

Hall Funeral Home and Midcoast Crematory is a family-owned firm serving Midcoast Maine with three locations in Boothbay, Waldoboro, and Thomaston, Maine. Hall’s is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Funeral Director. Hall’s is looking for someone who has a passion for delivering great service to families and excels at customer service. Attitude and commitment are more important to us than the number of years worked in the industry.

We offer a highly competitive salary based on experience, scheduled time off, 100% paid medical, and a matching 401K Plan. We are looking for a long-term fit with someone who has a proven track record of working as a team player and achieving positive outcomes.

To learn more about us, please visit hallfuneralhomes.com. Interested candidates should email their resumes to lhall@hallfuneralhomes.com

Licensed Funeral Director or Apprentice

Seeking to hire a licensed funeral director or apprentice for employment at an independently owned funeral home in central Maine. Duties would include transportation of remains, embalming, dressing, casketing, cremation preparation, applying cosmetics, making funeral arrangements, making pre-arrangements, directing and working visitations, funerals, graveside services, taking on-call responsibilities via rotating schedule, completing necessary paperwork, preparing chapel for visitations and services, running funeral home related errands, and completing small projects when there is downtime. We have a team approach with light duty maintenance i.e. clearing snow, vacuuming, leaf blowing, and cleaning company vehicles. Company is willing to train apprentice applicants.

Applicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail. Good personal hygiene with clean appearance and calm demeanor are necessary. A strong work ethic with ability to operate in a team environment is a must along with desire to provide exceptional service to the families we serve.

About us: Founded in 1898, Plummer Funeral Home has maintained an outstanding reputation in the greater Augusta area. We take a family-centered approach, guiding folks through the arrangement process in making appropriate service decisions based on their wants and needs in a comfortable environment. Proudly serving all faiths, the Augusta area has a strong Catholic and Franco-American population. Our call volume has remained consistent over the last 10 years and has seen significant growth within the last couple of years. A second, brand-new location in Windsor was added in 2003. The living quarters in Windsor is currently occupied by the owner, living quarters in Augusta is currently vacant with opportunity for future occupancy by employee. Formally owned by the Plummer and Murphy families, Plummer Funeral Home was sold to Emily Dumond in September of 2022 and remains an independently owned funeral home.

Compensation: (package offered will be specifically tailored to applicant)

• Salary compensation: based on level of experience
• PTO
• Vacation
• Company paid short and long term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Company paid health insurance plan with an additional $500 annual medical reimbursement
• Eventual enrollment in profit sharing plan (eligibility criteria)
• Optional employee paid dental and vision plans
• 7 paid holidays (rotating on call basis)
• Annual Christmas bonus
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid professional license
• Paid CEU’s
• Potential for on-site living quarters

For more information, please contact Emily Dumond at emily@plummerfh.com or calling the office at 207-622-9311. 

All applicant inquiries will remain confidential.

Dignified Cemetery Services is now hiring:

BURIAL VAULT DRIVER/LABORERS

Please call 603-738-3086

or email DCS06192016@GMAIL.COM

Dignified Cemetery Services is hiring Burial Vault Driver/Labors to set-up heavy concrete vaults at cemetery locations using special equipment for the job.

Applicants must be able to:

• Follow directions
• Work well with others
• Have a valid driver's license
• Present a neat appearance
• Read maps
• Load trucks
• Use forklifts
• Lift 75 lbs. or more
• Work outdoors for long periods of time
• Travel long distances in company trucks

www.dignifiedcemeteryservices.com

Dolby, Blais & Segee/A.T. Hutchins Funeral Homes have immediate openings for two full-time funeral directors or experienced apprentices, serving the greater Portland area out of four locations.

Benefits include:

• Excellent health insurance
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance.

All insurances are 100% paid for.

A large part time attendant staff is in place for working visitations and night time transfers, and a full-time staffer is in place for cleaning of facilities and vehicles.

Salary will be negotiated based on value and experience.

Any interested candidates please email, call, or text Eric Segee at eric@dolbyblaissegee.com or 207-274-9202.

Gallant Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home who is currently seeking compassionate and responsible people to assist with transferring decedents from the place of death. This position would be a perfect position for those who are retired and/or have a background as a first responder or people who are considering entering the funeral service field. The qualified candidates will possess a passion for helping others, high ethical and moral standards, compassion, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, empathy, and the ability to lift a reasonable amount of weight. Due to the nature of our business, these positions require the candidate to have professional attire, live within a 30-minute radius of our location, have a clean and neat appearance, and to assist with transfers of decedents. The position is an on-call position, meaning calls can come in anytime of the day/night on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include:

- Assisting in the removal of the decedent from the place of death.

- Driving and caring for company vehicles.

- Assisting a Funeral Director with visiting hours and services.

- Assisting in setting up and taking down equipment for services.

Candidates must:

- Be able to pass a background check.

- Have a clean driving record.

- Be able to lift a reasonable amount of weight.

- Have a flexible schedule.

- Have a cell phone or way to be contacted.

- Have a neat and clean appearance.

A clean driving record is required. Applicants will be required to attain the appropriate state licensure upon hire which would be subject to a background check. The work we do is incredibly rewarding work. We are assisting families at the absolute worst time of their lives, and they are entrusting their loved ones to us. While it may be demanding at times, our team has a huge sense of pride for what we do. We look forward to receiving your application and meeting with you.

Interested candidates are asked to email us at cmcinnis@gallantfuneralhome.net or call at (207) 873-3393.

MFDA Sponsor, Milestone Funeral Partners has an incredible opportunity to join Milestone's executive team. 

Due to their rapid growth they are in need of a Controller. The right candidate is a dynamic finance and accounting professional who has a grasp on small business accounting, an understanding of private equity finance, and a desire to grow into a C-Suite position. 

 Email mmartel@milestonefuneralpartners.com for the complete job description.

Hope Memorial Chapel is looking for a full-time funeral director and embalmer to join our staff in Biddeford, ME. As a family-owned funeral home, we have provided professional, compassionate, and personalized services to our community for over 100 years. Key to our success is the way we empower and support our funeral directors so they can provide the best experience for our families:

•We partnered with Life Celebrations to offer custom props and experiences that are tailor-made to highlight and cherish the uniqueness of each individual we serve.

•Our funeral directors are paid a highly competitive salary that is not dependent on contract sales, pre-need commissions, or other arbitrary metrics. This way, they can spend their attention and energy focusing on accommodating the family’s needs rather than squeezing more sales.

•Our directors do not have to take calls or do removals at night unless they volunteer to. This keeps them fresh and alert in the morning for the families they serve.

•We encourage our directors to be creative and go the extra mile when personalizing services. And we put our money where our mouth is with a special fund dedicated to obtaining the tools and memorabilia necessary to create unforgettable experiences for families and guests alike.

Our funeral home has the largest facilities in the area with the ability to accommodate 3 funerals at once. We serve all religions and ethnicities. The new hire will be responsible primarily for making arrangements, embalming, dressing, casketing, and running funeral services. While we have a dedicated nighttime staff, some night hours may occasionally be required from the directors. We prioritize a good work ethic and the ability to work as a team when making hiring decisions.

The candidate should expect to start as soon as possible. Please submit resumes, cover letters, and questions to office@hopememorial.com. You can also call the funeral home at (207) 282-6300 if you have questions.

Compensation:

•Competitive salary based on experience

•Company paid medical insurance for the individual

•2 weeks of paid vacation with an additional week after the first year

•3% company matching in retirement plan

•Unlimited sick days

Funeral Attendant – Position Opening

Burpee, Carpenter, and Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland is currently seeking to add to their team with the position of a full-time Funeral Attendant. This position will provide the right applicant the opportunity to join a family-owned and operated funeral home with a long-standing reputation for exceptional service and commitment to the Mid-Coast Area.

Experience in the funeral industry is not required, on the job training will be provided for this dynamic position with a stimulating daily schedule. The right applicant must have good communication skills to engage in difficult conversations, be comfortable interacting in multiple challenging and sensitive settings (i.e. professional, medical, and public), have efficient time management skills, and be detailed oriented to assist the team daily as needed.

Primary duties will include:

• assisting with initial contact with families at the time of their loved one's passing
• facilitating the transfer of individuals into our care
• maintaining facilities and vehicle fleet
• setting up for services
• escorting families & coordinating parking
• maintaining a friendly, respectful attitude while offering assistance.

This position includes an on-call schedule that requires evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule. Applicants must also pass a background check, hold a valid Maine State Driver’s License, and be able to lift 100 pounds.

Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home offer a competitive benefits package that includes an on-call stipend, cell phone stipend, employer-paid health, dental, and life insurances, SIMPLE I.R.A. plan, paid time off, and much more. If interested, please send resumes to janna@bchfh.com or call 207-594-4212 for more information (No walk-in inquiries please).

Licensed Funeral Director

Cote Funeral Home in Saco, a family owned funeral home since 1927, is offering a full time employment opportunity for a Licensed Funeral Director.

Cote Funeral Home has the reputation for the highest quality service. Established in 1927, our funeral home offers an opportunity to grow in every aspect of funeral service and be well respected and part of a growing community. The right candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Funeral Directing.

We require our employees to hold high standards of respect and integrity. Our team has an excellent attitude, strong work ethic and will value any new member to our team.

We offer an excellent salary and work/life balance to the right individual.

For more information, please email stacey@cotefuneralhome.com

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. 

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

Provides customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill the death care needs of their loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Fulfills the requirements as dictated by the licensing Board in the practicing state or province.

Funeral Director Job Responsibilities

• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payments in accordance with company policies
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming
• Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include: performing removals and transfers including lifting of deceased human remains; dressing and preparing caskets; coordinating and assisting with funeral services and visitations
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Handles aftercare including the delivery of: documentation, stationery, information on insurance, health benefits and pension, and pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Ensures adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/state, and federal licensing authority, regulations, and rules applicable to the provision of funeral services
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Promotes and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state/provincial law

Experience

• Apprentice, Funeral Director experience as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years of directly related experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Detail oriented

For more information, please contact Kevin Simoneau at 207-576-6004 or kevin.simoneau@dignitymemorial.com

Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home in Hancock County Maine is currently seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. We are offering competitive benefits and salary.  This position has the following responsibilities:

• Provide goods and services to our families in a caring and professional manner
  
• Responsibility for arranging and directing funerals
  
• Compliance with company policies and local, state and government regulations regarding OSHA, FTC, MSDS, etc.
  
• Coordinate and manage with other entities, including but not limited to cemeteries, crematories, airlines or other funeral homes
  
• Represent the company in civic and professional organizations and other activities as directed
  

We have the following job requirements:

• Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
  
• Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record
  
• Ability to meet physical demands of lifting, pushing and pulling approximately 150 pounds
  
• Good organizational, communication and customer service skills
  
• Detail oriented , Self-starter with a Good Attitude
  
• Must be willing to work weekends and evenings
  
• Knowledge of EDRS,MS Word, Outlook and Excel, Windows DVD Maker
  

Please forward resume to lauri@jordanfernald.com