Lead and coordinate meaningful funeral services, supporting families with compassion, dignity and professionalism at Holy Cross Funerals.
30th October, ****
Experienced Funeral Director
Holy Cross Funerals Kippa-Ring, Brisbane QLD
About Us
Holy Cross Funerals has been serving the Brisbane community with dignity, compassion and professionalism for many years.
As part of the Holy Cross Parish community, we are committed to supporting families through some of life's most important moments with genuine care, respect and personalised service.
About the Role
As an Experienced Funeral Director, you will manage and coordinate all aspects of funeral arrangements from first contact through to the delivery of funeral services.
Working closely with families, clergy, suppliers, cemeteries, crematoriums and our internal team, you will ensure every service is conducted with the highest standards of care and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct funeral arrangements and pre-arrangements with families
Coordinate funeral services from initial enquiry through to service delivery
Prepare and maintain funeral files and documentation
Process permits, notices and required funeral paperwork
Liaise with crematoriums, cemeteries, churches, doctors and service providers
Coordinate floral tributes, hospitality and memorial products
Work collaboratively with mortuary staff regarding transfers and care of the deceased
Prepared to participate in after-hours roster
Assist with deceased transfers and manual handling duties when required
Maintain presentation and cleanliness of funeral facilities and vehicles
Participate in community and parish engagement activities




Deliver exceptional customer service to client families and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and industry standards
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Essential Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience arranging and conducting funeral services
Strong knowledge of the funeral industry and associated processes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High level of compassion, empathy and professionalism
Strong organisational and time-management abilities
Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills
Sound computer literacy and confidence using office systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Current driver's licence
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Desirable
Certificate III or higher in Funeral Services
Understanding of Catholic Church practices and funeral traditions
Experience working with clergy, parishes and faith-based organisations
What We Offer
Prospect to work within a respected and community-focused funeral service
Supportive team environment
Meaningful and rewarding work supporting local families
Ongoing professional development and training
Modern facilities and equipment
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Why Join Holy Cross Funerals?
This is more than a funeral directing role.




It is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence, respect and compassionate service.
We value integrity, professionalism and a commitment to supporting families during their time of need.
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks, criminal history checks, and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults.
The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment where all job candidates can fully engage in the recruitment process.
We acknowledge and actively support the inclusion, respect, and equitable treatment of, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments or information in an alternative format during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support your participation.
We respect your privacy and confidentiality.
Information is shared with other staff only as reasonably necessary to arrange workplace accessibility adjustments.
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📌 Funeral Director (Queensland)
🏢 Archdiocese of Brisbane
📍 Queensland