Funeral Director/Embalmer

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of funeral services, including visitations, ceremonies, burials, and embalming
- Meet with families to discuss funeral arrangements and provide guidance and support during the grieving process
- Arrange transportation of the deceased to the funeral home or other designated location
- Prepare the body for viewing, including embalming, dressing, and cosmetology
- Assist families in selecting caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise
- Coordinate with clergy, cemetery personnel, and other service providers to ensure a smooth and respectful funeral service
- Handle administrative tasks such as preparing death certificates, obituaries, and other necessary documentation
- Provide bereavement support to grieving families
- Be On Call
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Maintain cleanliness of preparation room, equipment and work areas

Experience:

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Funeral Director
- Knowledge of funeral directing practices and procedures
- Familiarity with anatomy and physiology for embalming purposes
- Ability to handle heavy lifting and physical demands associated with the job
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide compassionate support to grieving families
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in IVRS, SRS, Outlook, Funeral One
- Valid Illinois Funeral Director Embalmer License
- Valid Illinois Driver's License

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person