General Manager

General Manager | Rose Hill Funeral Home & Burial Park

Akron, Ohio | Full-Time

Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Great leaders don't simply manage businesses. They inspire people, develop talent, build strong teams, and create environments where exceptional service thrives.

At Rose Hill Funeral Home & Burial Park in Akron, Ohio, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, people-focused leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Whether you're an experienced funeral home or cemetery manager looking for greater responsibility, or an emerging leader ready to expand your impact, this could be the opportunity you've been working toward.

We're looking for potential, passion, and the ability to lead—not simply a job title on a résumé.

An Opportunity to Grow, Lead, and Make a Difference

As General Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team of funeral and cemetery professionals, helping shape the future of an established operation serving the Akron community.

You'll have the opportunity to strengthen an existing team, develop future leaders, build meaningful community relationships, and drive sustainable business growth.

Working collaboratively with market leadership, you'll receive guidance and support while gaining valuable experience in the operational, financial, and strategic aspects of managing a funeral home and cemetery business.

This is an opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.

What You'll Do

Lead People and Build a Strong Culture

• Inspire, coach, and develop a talented team of funeral and cemetery professionals.
• Create a positive, collaborative workplace built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Recognize accomplishments, encourage professional development, and help associates reach their full potential.
• Attract, develop, and retain talented people who share our commitment to service.

Grow the Business

• Oversee funeral home and cemetery operations, ensuring exceptional service and sound financial performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow revenue, market share, and community awareness.
• Manage budgets, operating expenses, and profitability with support from market leadership.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, operational improvements, and long-term success.

Champion Exceptional Family Service

• Lead by example in providing compassionate, personalized experiences for every family.
• Foster a culture where attention to detail and service excellence are part of everything we do.
• Build lasting relationships throughout the Akron community.
• Listen, learn, and continually seek ways to improve the family experience.

Develop as a Leader

• Collaborate with experienced market leadership and fellow managers.
• Strengthen your strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership skills.
• Take ownership of meaningful business initiatives and help shape the future of the operation.
• Lead with integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and creating positive results.

Our preferred candidate brings:

• Experience in funeral service, cemetery operations, or related deathcare leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing business operations, and delivering results.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial awareness and the ability to balance business performance with outstanding family service.
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in empathy, accountability, and professionalism.
• A genuine desire to continue learning and growing as a leader.

A bachelor's degree and funeral director license are preferred but not required for this position.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

The position involves flexibility in working hours.

Why Rose Hill? Why Dignity Memorial?

Funeral and cemetery service is about people—those we serve and those we have the privilege of leading.

At Dignity Memorial, we believe developing great leaders is essential to providing exceptional care. We value individuals who bring fresh ideas, a willingness to learn, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.

The right candidate will find an opportunity to broaden their experience, grow their leadership capabilities, and make a lasting impact on both their team and their community.

You don't have to have all the answers. You do need the curiosity to keep learning, the courage to lead, and the commitment to bring out the best in others.

Let's Start a Conversation

If you're ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Dignity Memorial | Every Detail Remembered.