Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Job Description
**Job Overview**
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of funeral services, from initial client consultations to the final disposition of the deceased. Your expertise will ensure that families receive respectful, personalized support during their most challenging times. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while demonstrating professionalism, organizational skills, and technical proficiency in mortuary science.
**Responsibilities**
* Coordinate and manage funeral arrangements, including planning services and liaising with families to ensure their wishes are honored.
* Perform embalming procedures with precision, applying cosmetic techniques to restore natural appearance and ensure dignity for viewing.
* Handle heavy lifting and manual handling of deceased bodies safely, adhering to sanitation and safety protocols.
* Operate company vehicles for transportation of remains and attend to cremation processes following all regulatory standards.
* Provide bereavement support and clear communication to clients, guiding them through every step of the funeral process with empathy and professionalism.
* Maintain detailed records of mortuary procedures, service plans, and client interactions using funeral service technology systems.
* Ensure all mortuary practices comply with anatomy knowledge, physiology principles, and sanitation standards to uphold health regulations.
**Skills**
* Extensive knowledge of mortuary science principles, anatomy, physiology, and dissection techniques.
* Proven ability in funeral directing, event planning, and organizing memorial services that meet client expectations.
* Skilled in embalming techniques and cosmetic application for deceased persons to achieve natural appearance.
* Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with grieving families and stakeholders.
* Competence in heavy lifting, manual handling, sanitation practices, and operation of company vehicles.
* Familiarity with funeral service technology for record keeping and event management.
* Ability to provide compassionate bereavement support while managing multiple tasks efficiently with excellent organizational skills.
Join us in delivering respectful, heartfelt services that honor loved ones’ memories while supporting families through their grief journey. Your dedication will help create meaningful moments during life's most sensitive times!
Pay: $50,300.00 - $60,600.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Family First Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC
📍 Marcellus, MI