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Funeral Director jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residence rather than temporary status.
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Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position, under direct supervision of a licensed individual, works with client families to arrange and carry out all desired services associated with preparation, memorialization and burial or cremation of the deceased. While gaining on the job experience they ensure that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.
Essential Functions
- Observes and assist the Funeral Director in consulting with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their memorialization expectations.
- Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandizing and service options available.
- Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance.
- Participates in all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.
- Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.
- Assists with planning and scheduling of visitations and services.
- Under direction of licensed Funeral Director and/or Embalmer, participates in preparation of the deceased: dressing and casketing.
- Assists with placing caskets in visitation area, adjust light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.
- Takes part in directing and ushering families and service attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.
- Assists in the transportation of client family to ensure a timely departure and arrival.
- Assists with arranging and coordinating shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.
- Works removals/first-calls as needed.
- Identify and remedy all hazards on grounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Social Perceptiveness.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Active attendance or enrollment in a Mortuary School/Program required.
- Ability to pass applicable Board exams. (National/State).
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- High degree of overall computer proficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to effectively present information to client families, co-workers, and leadership.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through active, personal participation in complimentary, community-based organizations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families.
- Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to actively listen to the needs of client families.
- Attention to detail and follow-through.
- Tactful and professional behavior when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to; computer, fax, copier, multi-line phone system, AV system, body lift, casket handling/transport devices, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role must have enough strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift to 100 pounds.
- Performance of this position’s duties also requires power reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Employees in this role must be able to perform job duties when awakened from a sound sleep.
- This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: High.
- Employees must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.
- Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.
Travel
This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Why Work for Horan & McConaty - Lakewood?
Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position, under direct supervision of a licensed individual, works with client families to arrange and carry out all desired services associated with preparation, memorialization and burial or cremation of the deceased. While gaining on the job experience they ensure that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.
Essential Functions
- Observes and assist the Funeral Director in consulting with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their memorialization expectations.
- Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandizing and service options available.
- Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance.
- Participates in all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.
- Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.
- Assists with planning and scheduling of visitations and services.
- Under direction of licensed Funeral Director and/or Embalmer, participates in preparation of the deceased: dressing and casketing.
- Assists with placing caskets in visitation area, adjust light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.
- Takes part in directing and ushering families and service attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.
- Assists in the transportation of client family to ensure a timely departure and arrival.
- Assists with arranging and coordinating shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.
- Works removals/first-calls as needed.
- Identify and remedy all hazards on grounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Social Perceptiveness.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Active attendance or enrollment in a Mortuary School/Program required.
- Ability to pass applicable Board exams. (National/State).
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- High degree of overall computer proficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to effectively present information to client families, co-workers, and leadership.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through active, personal participation in complimentary, community-based organizations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families.
- Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to actively listen to the needs of client families.
- Attention to detail and follow-through.
- Tactful and professional behavior when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to; computer, fax, copier, multi-line phone system, AV system, body lift, casket handling/transport devices, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role must have enough strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift to 100 pounds.
- Performance of this position’s duties also requires power reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Employees in this role must be able to perform job duties when awakened from a sound sleep.
- This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: High.
- Employees must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.
- Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.
Travel
This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Funeral Director
Verify your credentials meet EB-2 or EB-3 standards
EB-2 requires a master's degree in mortuary science or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two or more years of licensed experience. Confirm your state mortuary license is current before any employer begins the PERM process.
Target funeral homes with multi-location ownership
Corporate funeral home groups and regional chains are more likely to have HR infrastructure for PERM filings than single-location family businesses. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history specifically in funeral service and mortuary roles.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
Your employer must complete a DOL-mandated recruitment process, including newspaper ads and a mandatory job posting period, before filing. If U.S. workers apply and are qualified, the PERM can be denied. Roles in rural or underserved markets often pass recruitment tests more cleanly.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for Funeral Directors before negotiating your offer so you can confirm the salary meets DOL requirements and won't trigger a wage-based denial.
File concurrently if your priority date is current
If your country of birth and preference category allow it, your employer can file the I-140 and you can file the I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, cutting months off your wait. Check the USCIS visa bulletin before your employer submits the I-140.
Review your O*NET profile before the PERM audit stage
DOL auditors sometimes request documentation that your duties match the certified job description. Cross-reference your offer letter responsibilities against the O*NET profile for Funeral Directors so your employer's job description is defensible if DOL requests additional evidence.
Green Card Funeral Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Funeral Directors, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Funeral Director roles qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in mortuary science or skilled workers with at least two years of licensed experience. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive supervisory experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the stronger filing category based on the specific job duties and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Funeral Directors?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, while H-1B visa is a temporary status tied to a specific employer. The green card process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs. H-1B sponsorship bypasses PERM but does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How do I find funeral homes that sponsor green cards?
Most employers don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings, so targeted research is essential. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, including funeral service and mortuary roles, so you can focus your applications on operations that have already navigated the PERM process rather than pitching untested employers from scratch.
Can I change funeral home employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, under AC21 job portability rules, once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting the time already invested in your case.
What state licensing issues come up during PERM for Funeral Directors?
Every state requires a funeral director or mortician license, and DOL expects the job requirements listed in a PERM filing to reflect actual state-law minimums. If the PERM lists a state license as a requirement, USCIS will verify you hold it before approving the I-140. Get your foreign credentials evaluated and begin state licensure steps early, since some states require apprenticeship hours that can take a year or more to complete.