Gentle Water Cremation is seeking a new Funeral Director at our funeral home and care center in West Palm Beach, FL—the only alkaline hydrolysis facility operating in the state of Florida.
You’ll work with families to deliver excellent care and to grow awareness of this innovative disposition option across South Florida, and you'll also care for decedents, learning to operate the Water Cremation machinery.
For the right candidate, we believe this can be the most exciting and rewarding job in funeral service. So we’re looking for an exceptional person, someone who is equally caring and competent with a strong sense of mission and purpose.
Responsibilities
- Be the primary point of contact for families throughout their lifecycles as our customers
- Maintain and operate the care center
- Represent Gentle Water Cremation within the community
- Cultivate relationships with businesses, religious institutions, and community organizations to generate referrals
- Host educational seminars and open houses to showcase services, build trust, and educate families in need of preneed or at-need assistance
- Hire, train, and manage staff as we grow
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements
- Actively monitor and report business results to the owners
- Evaluate the business and make recommendations for improvement
- Maintain inventories, manage cash and payments in and out
Requirements
Excited about alkaline hydrolysis (No experience needed.)Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environmentComputer literate and comfortable working with new software and technologyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSensitive, caring, compassionate, friendly, dependable, trustworthyAmbitious, outgoing, adaptable, hands-on, detail oriented, precise, conciseQualifications
Valid Florida Funeral Director License OR valid out-of-state Funeral Director License and ability to immediately sit for the Florida examValid Driver’s LicenseMust reside in the West Palm Beach area or be willing to relocatePhysical / Work Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or moreMust be able to stand, sit, lift, pull, push, and kneel for long periods of timeMust be willing to drive to meet with families within 50 milesOther Details
Base salary commensurate with experiencePerformance-driven bonusesFull suite of benefits (medical, paid time off, etc.)Pet friendly – We’d love a grief comfort dog!About Gentle Water Cremation
Gentle Water Cremation is a privately owned funeral home and care center specializing in alkaline hydrolysis. We opened in January 2024 and have served many families across the state of Florida. Our mission is to provide a dignified end of life journey that honors the body, the family, the community, and the Earth.