HELP WANTED!
Struggling to find good help?
Help Wanted signs are everywhere. Funeral homes are also struggling to find additional
help. We have a few suggestions for finding help at your funeral home.
#1 Use Social Media
LinkedIn can provide connections to people in the funeral industry
and can allow you to post open positions or even search for candidates. Facebook professional group pages can be
valuable in keeping you up to date on what’s going on. Maintaining a presence on these platforms can
create exposure to a younger generation as mortuary school graduates live more and
more in the digital age.
#2 Consider Contracting Work
Sometimes funeral directors can contract help from staff at
other funeral homes. Contracting removals and embalmers can also relieve
pressure on current funeral home staff. The funeral industry requires being on
call and working long hours. Having
additional help, even if it is contracted help, can alleviate stress and burn
out.
#3 Go Back to School
Reaching out to Mortuary schools for the future funeral
director is always a good idea. Funeral
professionals often work holidays and through the night to serve families in
the most difficult time of their lives. That being said, young graduates can be
molded and groomed to be great funeral directors. The funeral profession
requires people with a passion to serve others.
#4 Network with Churches
Think about the connection you have with the various churches you serve. Many congregations may have early retired workers that are looking to fill some time while making a little extra income. These parishioners are perfect for visitations as they know many in the community. Often, they become very loyal cheerleaders for your funeral home. These workers are also familiar with many doctors and medical locations that prove to be useful for running death certificates.
Whether it's searching across the country with social media or
searching down the street, finding good help can be tricky but can be
accomplished.