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Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer or Apprentice

Bucaro Funeral Home & Cremation Center
Bloomingdale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer or Apprentice to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee and assist with all aspects of funeral service operations, ensuring that families receive respectful, personalized, and professional support during their most difficult times. Your expertise in funeral directing, anatomy, physiology, and bereavement support will help create meaningful experiences for grieving families. This position offers an opportunity to make a profound difference in the community while demonstrating exceptional customer service and event planning skills.

Duties

  • Assist to coordinate and manage funeral arrangements from initial consultation through service completion, ensuring all details align with family wishes and industry standards
  • Asisst and perform to Prepare bodies with proper sanitation, embalming, cosmetology, and dressing techniques to ensure respectful presentation during services
  • Assist and perform transportation logistics from hospitals, nursing facilities, coroners offices, and residences, and be able to do heavy lifting of caskets or equipment, and ensure compliance with safety protocols
  • Assist with executing funeral events, including coordinating with vendors, clergy, and staff to deliver seamless ceremonies and services.
  • Maintain detailed records of all arrangements, documentation, and legal requirements associated with each case
  • Maintain a professional appearance, dress, and proper decorum at all times
  • Must be able to be on call 24/7 during work days for after hour removals and Must be able to work weekends and evenings.
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Must be able to work and adhere to all cremation operation equipment and regulations.
  • Must be able to perform clean up duties in and in all aspects of the Funeral Home including bathrooms, public areas, chapels, preparation room, and cremation area.
  • Must be willing to install ASD (Answering service app) on their personal phone to assist with after hour night calls.
  • Job Requirements
  • Valid license as a Funeral Director or Apprentice in accordance with state or regional regulations
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology to assist with body preparation and dissection procedures
  • Excellent communication skills to provide clear guidance and emotional support to families
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and adhere to sanitation standards at all times
  • Familiarity with cosmetology techniques for body preparation and presentation
  • Join our team if you are passionate about serving others with professionalism, empathy, and expertise. This role offers a rewarding career path dedicated to honoring lives while providing essential community support.

Pay: From $46,800.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,800

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