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Funeral Director

Vertin
Fargo, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

$10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance

You’ve been called to serve others. So have we. 

At Vertin, we help families honor life stories- and we’re here to support you while you do it. Join a compassionate team where your creativity and care make a difference.

We are adding a Licensed Funeral Director to our team at David-Donehower Funeral & Cremation Service in Detroit Lakes, MN. Our directors work both arrangements and embalming, upholding our mission of honoring lives and enriching caregivers.

This role is an integral part of our team and the communities we serve, and we want to honor and celebrate you, and the meaningful work you do.  We offer our Funeral Director’s a competitive benefits package, performance incentives, continuous education with our Learning and Development program (to go towards CEU’s), paid license renewal costs, staff clothing reimbursement and cell phone reimbursement, vacation pay and holiday pay, 401K with company match, team referral programs and so much more.

What you’ll do: 

  • Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner in keeping with company policies and procedures.
  • Perform a variety of tasks related to preparation of the deceased: removal and transfer, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing, and casketing all within a respectful manner.
  • Build a strong relationship with the community through active involvement in area organizations and participation in charitable events.
  • 1 years of experience Funeral Directing and embalming.
  • Accountability for serving families in a professional, compassionate, patient, and timely manner, you have a strong dedication in serving others.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience with MS Office and social media (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)- yes, you’ll get social! 
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Degree from Accredited Mortuary Science Program plus additional college credits as required in the applicable state.
  • Successful completion of the National Board Examination
  • Successful completion of the applicable State Board Examination
  • Valid Funeral Director and/or Embalmer State Licensure
  • Valid Driver’s License

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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