Anyone dying for a job should contact the New York funeral director who says he won’t pay much, but will make sure your trip to the hereafter is smooth and cost-free.

Peter Dohanich, who runs a funeral home in Manhattan, has found himself in need of some construction work at his house, but in these tight times, he can’t afford to pay much. (So much for the assertion that his industry is recession-proof.)

So, in a listing posted on Craigslist.com,  he’s offering a free funeral to someone who will undertake the job.

Dohanich said he’s looking for a builder or contractor to do some remodeling for a new patio, but  cash on hand is scarce for the project.  That’s when he got the barter idea, since he figures the job will run him anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000 — about the cost of a funeral.

So far, Dohanich said he has received a few calls from prospective takers but has not yet filled the job.

A word of caution to whoever takes the offer:  You’ll probably want to make sure Dohanich is completely satisfied, since he’s likely to get the last word on a deal like this.

Tags: barter, Craigslist, Manhattan, New York, recession