Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of funeral service operations, ensuring that families receive respectful, personalized support during their most challenging times. Your expertise in mortuary science principles, embalming techniques, and funeral event planning will help create meaningful experiences for clients while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and professionalism. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact through empathetic client communication, meticulous organization, and technical proficiency in funeral service technology.

Duties

• Coordinate and manage funeral arrangements, including scheduling services and overseeing logistics to ensure smooth event execution
• Perform embalming procedures with precision, applying cosmetic techniques to honor the deceased’s appearance while adhering to safety and sanitation standards
• Provide bereavement support and compassionate client communication throughout the entire funeral process
• Operate company vehicles safely for transportation of remains and equipment, complying with all traffic laws and safety protocols
• Handle heavy lifting and manual handling tasks related to body preparation, casket movement, and equipment setup
• Conduct cremation procedures in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company policies
• Assist families with funeral service planning, including selection of caskets, urns, floral arrangements, and other personalized touches
• Maintain detailed records of mortuary procedures, body identification, and documentation required by law and industry standards
• Ensure all mortuary practices align with anatomy knowledge, physiology principles, dissection techniques, and organ/tissue preservation methods
• Support sanitation efforts within the mortuary environment to uphold hygiene standards and prevent contamination

Requirements

• Valid state license as a Funeral Director and Embalmer with active certification in mortuary science principles
• Proven experience in funeral directing, embalming, cremation processes, and mortuary technology systems
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, dissection techniques, and cosmetology for deceased persons
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with grieving families and community members
• Organizational skills to manage multiple funeral arrangements simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and handle manual tasks related to body preparation and transportation
• Familiarity with company vehicle operation and adherence to safety protocols during transport duties
• Knowledge of sanitation standards applicable to mortuary environments and embalming procedures
• Ability to plan funeral events meticulously while coordinating with vendors such as florists or clergy as needed
• Competence in using funeral service technology for record keeping, scheduling, and documentation purposes

Join our team if you’re passionate about providing dignified support during life’s most sensitive moments. We value professionalism combined with empathy—and offer a collaborative environment where your skills can truly make a difference.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $68,000