Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Music Funeral Services – Valdosta & Lakeland, Georgia

Join Our Family. Build Your Career. Make a Difference.

At Music Funeral Services, we believe funeral service is more than a profession—it’s a calling. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to join our dedicated team of professionals serving families in South Georgia.

Since 1955, Music Funeral Services has been a trusted, family-owned funeral home with locations in Valdosta and Lakeland, Georgia. For more than 70 years, we have built our reputation on integrity, compassion, exceptional service, and meaningful relationships with the families we are privileged to serve.

If you are committed to providing outstanding care, take pride in your professionalism, and desire a long-term career with a respected independent funeral home, we invite you to apply.

Why Join Music Funeral Services?

We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to investing in their success.

We Offer

· Competitive salary commensurate with experience

· Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

· Sign-on bonus after 90 days of successful employment for fully licensed candidates

· Medical insurance available

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Paid time off

· Annual clothing allowance

· Employer-paid continuing education

· Modern facilities and equipment

· A supportive, team-oriented work environment

· Opportunity for long-term professional growth within a respected family-owned organization

Position Summary

The Funeral Director/Embalmer is responsible for serving families with compassion, professionalism, and excellence throughout every stage of the funeral process. Responsibilities include removals, embalming, funeral arrangements, directing services, completing legal documentation, coordinating final disposition, and providing exceptional care to every family entrusted to Music Funeral Services.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, strong technical abilities, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a sincere commitment to serving others.

Essential Responsibilities

· Respond to first calls and coordinate the transfer of decedents into our care.

· Meet with families to arrange funeral, memorial, cremation, and burial services.

· Guide families through available service options while honoring their wishes, traditions, and budget.

· Prepare decedents through embalming, dressing, cosmetology, and restorative art in accordance with professional standards and family authorization.

· Direct visitations, funerals, memorial services, and graveside services.

· Coordinate service details with clergy, cemeteries, churches, hospitals, hospices, florists, musicians, and other service providers.

· Prepare and process death certificates, permits, Social Security forms, veterans’ benefits paperwork, and all required legal documentation.

· Assist families with obituary preparation and related service information.

· Maintain compliance with all Georgia laws, regulations, and professional standards.

· Participate in the on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends as scheduled.

· Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, compassion, and customer service.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess:

· Active Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in the State of Georgia, or the ability to obtain Georgia licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable period.

· Strong embalming, restorative art, and preparation skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service abilities.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to manage multiple families and responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and standard office technology.

· Professional appearance and demeanor.

· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

· Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

· Ability to lift and move decedents safely with appropriate assistance and equipment.

· Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Our Commitment

At Music Funeral Services, every family deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. We seek professionals who share our commitment to excellence and who understand the privilege of serving others during life’s most difficult moments.

If you are looking for more than just a job—if you are seeking a meaningful career with an established, respected, family-owned funeral home—we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and professional references to:

Lynn Layton
Music Funeral Services
Email: lynn@musicfuneralservices.com

All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Pay: $35,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $70,000