Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Position Summary
Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and professional Nebraska Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer to join our team. This position will work closely with families throughout the entire funeral process, from the initial transfer and arrangement conference through preparation, services, and final disposition.

As a full-service funeral home and cemetery, Wyuka offers a unique opportunity to serve families in one location while working alongside an experienced team dedicated to providing thoughtful and professional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with families to make funeral, memorial, cremation, and burial arrangements
• Coordinate and direct funeral and memorial services, visitations, graveside services, and other ceremonies
• Perform embalming, restorative art, dressing, cosmetizing, casketing, and other preparation of the deceased
• Complete removals and transfers as needed
• Prepare and complete required funeral documentation, permits, death certificates, and other records
• Coordinate with clergy, cemeteries, crematories, veterans' organizations, florists, newspapers, and other service providers
• Assist families with obituary preparation and service details
• Maintain accurate case files and records
• Participate in the on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with Nebraska laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Maintain funeral home facilities, preparation areas, vehicles, and equipment to professional standards
• Work collaboratively with funeral home, cemetery, family service, administrative, and grounds staff
• Provide families with compassionate, respectful, and professional service throughout the entire arrangement process

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska Funeral Director and Embalmer license, or ability to obtain Nebraska licensure
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Knowledge of embalming, restorative techniques, funeral directing, and funeral service regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain professional and compassionate when working with grieving families
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
• Dependable and willing to participate in an on-call schedule
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with funeral service, including transfers and preparation-room duties

What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands that funeral service requires more than technical ability. The right candidate will be compassionate, dependable, organized, willing to help wherever needed, and committed to treating every family and individual in our care with dignity and respect.

About Wyuka
Established in 1869, Wyuka Cemetery is a historic Nebraska institution serving Lincoln and the surrounding communities. Today, Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery provides funeral, cremation, cemetery, and pre-planning services while continuing a longstanding tradition of service to Nebraska families.

Schedule: Full-time; schedule will include participation in an on-call rotation and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

To Apply: Please submit a resume through Indeed for consideration.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30