Funeral Director/Embalmer

Funeral Director & Embalmer A privately owned funeral home is seeking a licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer to join its team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical side of embalming and the family-facing side of funeral service. This is a balanced position with an expected 50/50 split between embalming and funeral directing. The right candidate will be comfortable preparing and caring for decedents while also meeting with families and providing a high level of service. Responsibilities Meet with families and assist with funeral arrangements Perform embalming and body preparation Support funeral services and daily operations Work closely with other licensed funeral directors Manage assigned families from arrangement through service Participate in a shared on-call rotation Handle after-hours transfers only when trade services are unavailable Maintain a professional, compassionate, and service-focused approach Qualifications Licensed Funeral Director Embalming experience required Comfortable working directly with families Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to serve high-expectation clientele Flexible, team-oriented, and reliable Open to a non-traditional rolling schedule Willingness to perform both embalming and funeral director duties Schedule This role follows a rolling schedule rather than a traditional Monday-Friday structure. The standard workday is approximately 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with every other weekend off. There are no calling hours, and after-hours calls are handled by an answering service. Team members participate in a shared on-call rotation of approximately two nights per week. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $80,000–$90,000 Quarterly incentive bonus opportunity 401(k) with company contribution Paid time off Cell phone allowance Dry cleaning service After-hours transfer pay Housing options may be available Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer who is equally comfortable in the prep room and in front of families. This person should be flexible, trustworthy, professional, and able to adapt to a modern, family-owned funeral home environment. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants a balanced role, a fair schedule, and a team culture that values work-life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr