Funeral Director Peterborough, Ontario at Ontario Association of Cemetery and Funeral Professionals (OACFP)

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Funeral Director Peterborough, Ontario

Peterborough, ON

Date Posted: October 15, 2025

Posting Expires: November 30, 2025

SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL (CANADA) ULC

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Funeral Director

Peterborough, Ontario

Bring compassion, leadership, and follow-through to families during life’s most meaningful moments.

At Dignity Memorial, we are seeking a Funeral Director who can combine empathy with organizational excellence. This role is best suited for someone energized by discerning what families need most (Discernment) and ensuring details are carried out fully (Tenacity), while also finding joy in supporting families (Enablement) and leading services with presence (Galvanizing).

What You’ll Do

• Meet with families to understand their needs and guide them through the arrangement process.
• Design and lead meaningful visitations, funerals, and graveside services with professionalism and care.
• Ensure compliance with mortuary, health, and vital statistics regulations.
• Oversee event planning details, from music and flowers to memorial products and multimedia tributes.
• Lead ceremonies, supporting both families and service teams.
• Build relationships that foster trust and compassion, while also identifying opportunities for pre-need services.
  
  

What Brings You Joy in This Role: This may be the right role if you love:

• Helping families feel supported and understood during times of loss.
• Seeing details come together seamlessly to honor a loved one.
• Bringing calm leadership and organization to complex services.
• Balancing compassion with professionalism.
  
  

What Might Drain You Here: This may not be the right role if you:

• Find it difficult to follow through on detailed, high-stakes responsibilities.
• Struggle to read the needs of families or adapt to sensitive situations.
• Prefer highly predictable, routine tasks over dynamic service planning and delivery.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Current Ontario Funeral Director license.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable record.
• Strong discernment and judgment skills.
• Tenacity and organizational ability to ensure flawless execution.
• Comfort with public speaking, leading ceremonies, and supporting families.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and funeral service software.
  
  

Work Conditions

• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Professional business attire required when serving families.
• Physical demands include standing/sitting for extended periods, lifting/pushing up to 150 lbs.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
  
  

If you have any questions or would like to apply, please email James Munroe at [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.