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Licensed Funeral Director
Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home — Chetek, WI
Honoring life's memories with dignity & respect
About Us
Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has served Chetek, WI for more than 150 years. In continued partnership with the Kolstad family who built and shaped the business, we provide individualized funeral and cremation services. We strive to guide every family we serve through life's most difficult moments with dignity and respect.
We're part of Legacy Succession Partners, a growing network of trusted funeral homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin, preserving the legacy of community-rooted funeral care. We're looking for someone to join our tight-knit, compassionate team — where every member is valued, supported, and given the resources to do meaningful work.
Our Offer
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus — paid to qualified candidates
- Company-Provided Housing AND/OR Relocation Package
- Company Vehicle for work-related use
- Performance-Based Bonuses on top of competitive salary ($50K–$75K)
- Monthly Medical Insurance Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off & Annual Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Clear Path to Advancement into a Management Position
- Balanced Schedule with Sufficient Weekly Breaks
Position Overview
As a Licensed Funeral Director on our team, your expertise in funeral planning, bereavement support, and service coordination will make a genuine difference — with the full support, resources, and career growth to do it at your best.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate funeral arrangements end-to-end — scheduling, transportation, service planning, and vendor/clergy logistics
- Walk grieving families through service options with compassion and patience, helping them make decisions that honor their loved one
- Prepare the deceased through embalming, cosmetology, and body preparation per industry standards
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation protocols, including handling of biological materials
- Handle heavy lifting of caskets and equipment safely and efficiently
- Document arrangements accurately and collaborate with the team to support families
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin Funeral Director license
- Expertise in embalming, cosmetology, body preparation, and working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Empathetic customer service skills with experience providing bereavement support
- Event planning skills to organize services that honor families' wishes and meet legal requirements
- Knowledge of sanitation protocols and ability to safely lift caskets and equipment
- Ability to clearly explain service options and guide families to decisions that fit their wishes and budget
Compensation & Benefits
Salary
$50,000 – $75,000 per year
Housing
Company-provided on-site housing
Vehicle
Company vehicle for work-related use
Bonus
Performance-based bonuses available
Sign-On Bonus
$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
Relocation
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Position Details
Work Location: Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home — Chetek, WI (in person)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Balanced weekly schedule with sufficient breaks; on-call rotation shared with team
Start Date: Flexible
Travel: Local travel for services and removals as needed
Reports To: Regional Manager
If this sounds like the kind of work you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000