Honoring Service, Securing Legacies, Building Futures
Empowering Veterans to Take Charge of Their Final Wishes While Creating Meaningful Careers in the Funeral Service Industry
Our Mission
Sunbeam 369 connects skilled veterans with careers in funeral services, emphasizing green burial.
We empower veterans to shape their own legacies through preplanning while promoting sustainability and long-term success for funeral service providers.
Why Funeral Service Careers-With a Focus on Green Burial-is Perfect for Veteran Employment
Immediate Value
Unlike traditional funeral service roles, green burial allows veterans to contribute meaningfully without requiring extensive licensing upfront.
Skill Alignment
Veterans bring discipline, leadership, and mission-focused values that directly align with this industry’s needs.
Veteran Administration Support
The VA’s adoption of green burial options at national cemeteries highlights this industry’s importance and creates opportunities for veterans to lead in this space.
Environmental Impact
Veterans can be key in promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship, creating a lasting legacy through their work.
Growing Market
Green burial is a rapidly expanding sector driven by public demand for sustainable, eco-friendly end-of-life solutions.
What We Do: Attract - Train - Retain
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Connect with mission-driven veterans eager to contribute to the green burial movement. Our tailored recruitment process ensures a perfect match between skilled veterans and organizations focused on sustainability and eco-friendly end-of-life practices.
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Equip veteran hires with the knowledge and skills to excel in the funeral service industry. Through customized onboarding and training programs, we align their unique expertise with your organization's goals while promoting sustainable practices.
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Empower veteran employees with ongoing mentorship, professional development, and strategies to grow their careers in the green burial space. Maximize the impact of your business by fostering growth and proudly marketing your organization as a veteran-supporting company, strengthening your reputation and community presence.
Attract - Hire a Veteran:
Green Burial Pre-Planning Specialist
Position Summary
The Green Burial Pre-Planning Specialist works closely with families to provide personalized, eco-friendly end-of-life services while generating revenue through pre-need and at-need arrangements. The position emphasizes building trust-based relationships, maintaining exceptional customer service, and promoting sustainable burial practices.
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Offering green burial services positions funeral homes as leaders in the fast-growing eco-friendly deathcare market.
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Veterans bring discipline, leadership, and a mission-driven mindset, making them uniquely equipped to connect with families and promote sustainable practices.
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Veterans' strong sense of service and empathy fosters meaningful relationships with families during emotional times.
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Hiring veterans opens access to VA programs like On-the-Job Training, which provides housing allowances and financial benefits to support the transition.
Want to hire a veteran for this role?
VA On-the-Job Training Onboarding Plan Development:
We create comprehensive onboarding plans that meet VA requirements, enabling veterans to use their education benefits while seamlessly transitioning into the Green Burial Pre-Planning Role.
Train - Integrate Veteran Talent
Green Burial Certifications:
Provide your veteran hires and team with access to industry-recognized certifications at a discounted rate, equipping them with the expertise to excel in green burial practices.
Featured Classes:
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12-Weeks. Expert-Led. Advanced professional development training. For anyone with an interest in managing a natural burial cemeterye
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This course explores the growth of ethical, compassionate, and environmentally sustainable green funeral services.
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This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of Jewish burial customs and how green burial practice intersects and supports them, balancing legal, practical, environmental, and religious considerations in Jewish cemetery management.
Retain - Foster Long-Term Business Success
Our tailored consulting services help you maximize the impact of your veteran talent, ensuring they thrive while driving the growth of your green burial business.
What’s Included:
CoachFirst™ Consultation
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Provide ongoing support to your leadership team with strategic coaching sessions designed to enhance your green burial marketing, business operations, team dynamics, and overall performance.
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Empower your veteran employees with regular mentorship calls focused on their personal and professional growth, fostering loyalty and long-term success within your organization.
