Embalmer
Milestone Funeral Partners
Job Description
Job Description
Milestone Funeral Partners is seeking an experienced Embalmer—Funeral Director to join our Amherst, NY team at Lombardo Funeral Home . This full-time opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the Northeast's leading funeral service organizations.
Why Join Milestone?
When you join Milestone, you're becoming part of a team that is deeply connected to the communities we serve. Every day, your work helps families navigate some of life's most difficult moments with compassion, dignity, and excellent care. We value your expertise, invest in your growth, and help you build a career with purpose.
About the Role
As an Embalmer—Funeral Director, you'll play an essential role in providing sensitive care to families and their loved ones. While your primary focus will be embalming and preparation room operations within our centralized preparation model, you'll also support funeral services, meet with families, assist with removals, and contribute to the overall success of our funeral homes as business needs require.
This role is ideal for a licensed professional who brings technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. You'll be part of a team that values flexibility, professionalism, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care during critical moments.
Current & active state licensure is required. Evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities may be required.
What You'll Do
Preparation Room Operations
- Perform embalming, restorative art, dressing, cosmetology, and preparation of decedents
- Ensure proper identification, care, and tracking throughout the preparation process
- Maintain preparation room cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
- Manage embalming and preparation room inventory
Family Care & Funeral Services
- Meet with families to support funeral planning and service arrangements, as needed
- Coordinate and direct funeral, memorial, visitation, cremation, and graveside services
- Complete permits, authorizations, death certificates, and required documentation
- Participate in removals and transfers with professionalism and dignity
Team Collaboration
- Support multiple funeral home locations within the market
- Work closely with funeral directors, leadership, and support staff
- Participate in on-call rotations as needed
- Mentor and support newer team members when appropriate
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Active Funeral Director and/or Embalmer license
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Strong embalming and restorative art skills
- Knowledge of OSHA and funeral service regulations
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Benefits & Perks
Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, retirement savings plan (401k), access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
About Our Team
At Milestone Funeral Partners, our employees are our greatest investment. Across every location, our leaders are committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow. We provide the tools, training, and opportunities needed to build rewarding careers while nurturing a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.
Whether you're joining us with years of experience or taking the next step in your career, you'll find a team that's genuinely devoted to your success—because when our people thrive, they're able to do their best work for one another and for the families we support.
$38 per hour
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