Funeral Director/Embalmer

Funeral Director / Embalmer A well-established funeral home group in Colorado Springs is seeking a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer to join its team. This is a strong opportunity for a compassionate, dependable funeral professional who is comfortable serving families, supporting funeral services, and assisting with embalming responsibilities in a high-volume, cremation-focused environment. The organization serves approximately 500 families annually across multiple locations, with the majority of cases being cremation. The team is looking to add another licensed professional to help support current case volume and provide families with a high level of care. Responsibilities Meet with families and assist with funeral arrangements Coordinate and support funeral, memorial, and cremation services Perform embalming and preparation as needed Work directly with families during a difficult time with professionalism and compassion Support daily funeral home operations Assist with service setup, coordination, and follow-through Collaborate with other funeral directors and team members Participate in the on-call schedule Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company standards, state regulations, and professional best practices Qualifications Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer preferred Funeral directing experience required Embalming experience strongly preferred Comfortable working in a cremation-heavy environment Strong communication and family-facing skills Professional, reliable, and team-oriented Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation Compassionate approach to serving families Work Environment This role is based in Colorado Springs and supports a funeral home operation serving approximately 500 families per year. The company uses a third-party removal service for most removals, with staff rarely required to perform removals except in emergency situations. Funeral directors currently work together to create and manage the on-call schedule. Compensation & Benefits Estimated salary range: $60K depending on experience Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) Relocation assistance may be available PTO and sick time details to be provided Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer who is comfortable working directly with families, supporting cremation-focused services, and contributing to a team-oriented funeral home environment. This person should be professional, compassionate, reliable, and able to step into a busy operation with a strong service mindset. #J-18808-Ljbffr AKRE-Associates