Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of funeral service operations, from client consultations and funeral planning to embalming and body preparation. Your expertise will ensure that families receive respectful, personalized care during their most difficult moments. You will also coordinate logistics such as transportation, cremation, and event arrangements, providing exceptional customer service with professionalism and empathy. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of grieving families while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

**Responsibilities**

* Provide compassionate guidance and support to clients throughout the funeral planning process, including bereavement support and clear communication of options.
* Prepare deceased individuals through embalming, cosmetic application, dissection, and other mortuary science procedures while adhering to health and sanitation standards.
* Operate company vehicles safely for transportation of bodies, family members, and equipment, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
* Coordinate funeral events from start to finish, including scheduling, venue setup, and managing logistics for services such as viewings or memorials.
* Manage manual handling tasks involving heavy lifting of caskets or body containers with proper technique to ensure safety.
* Utilize funeral service technology for record keeping, documentation, and client management systems efficiently.
* Maintain a clean, sanitized mortuary environment following sanitation protocols; ensure all tools and embalming equipment are properly sterilized.
* Offer empathetic client communication regarding funeral options, cremation procedures, and post\-service bereavement resources.
* Demonstrate proficiency in anatomy knowledge, physiology principles, and mortuary science practices to ensure respectful body preparation.
* Support sales efforts by explaining services effectively while respecting client needs; assist in product selection such as caskets or memorial items.

**Experience**

* Valid licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer with active certification in accordance with state or national regulations.
* Proven experience in funeral directing, embalming, and body preparation within a licensed facility.
* Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, dissection techniques, and mortuary science principles.
* Demonstrated ability to handle heavy lifting safely using proper manual handling techniques.
* Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple funeral arrangements simultaneously.
* Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with grieving families.
* Familiarity with funeral event planning software and technology tools used in modern funeral services is preferred.

Join us in providing dignified care that honors loved ones’ memories while supporting families through their healing journey!

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $60,000\.00 \- $75,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person