Embalmer

Foundation Partners Group; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group in Florida is seeking an embalmer responsible for preparing the deceased for burial, including embalming, dressing, casket preparation, and assisting families during the arrangement conference.

The role requires on-call availability, careful paperwork, adherence to licensing and regulations, and use of the Matthews/Aurora Advisor systems to review merchandise, contracts, and forms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Completed mortuary school.
• Ability to work on-call/first call in rotation as assigned (hospital, hospice, or residence).
• Valid state-issued Embalmer license (per state licensing requirements).
• Minimum one year of experience in customer service.
• Minimum one year of work experience in the funeral industry preferred.
• Ability to do decedent care/embalming (per state requirements).
• License and continuing education requirements must be current and in good standing.
• Strong organizational/planning and time management skills; ability to prioritize work.
• Follow detailed instructions and receive/ apply constructive feedback positively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift 150 lbs safely.
• Valid driver’s license with a clear record.

Responsibilities

• Transfers decedents, embalms, dresses, caskets, and prepares deceased as needed per instructions from the family.
• Maintains open communication and accurate, timely client files to support location efficiency.
• Engages with community groups to improve market share as assigned by supervisor.
• Communicates performance needs to Team Members to meet business expectations.
• Meets with client families to listen, educate, and arrange personalized funeral services with high-quality experience.
• Uses Matthews/Aurora Advisor systems to review merchandise, enter contracts, and complete forms during arrangement conversations.
• Completes tasks and details from the arrangement conference.
• Ensures proper paperwork, permits, and certificates are completed timely and in compliance with laws.
• Conducts and attends funeral services regularly.
• Leads post-service follow-ups as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary school completed

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Embalmer is responsible for preparing the deceased's body for burial.

Overview & Responsibilities

• Transfers decedents, embalms, dresses, caskets, and prepares deceased on an as-needed basis (per appropriate licensing) to the instructions obtained from the family
• Contributes to the overall efficiency of the location by maintaining open and effective communication and maintaining accurate and timely client files
• Acts to improve market share through participation in community events, groups, organizations, and other community relationships as assigned by your supervisor
• Communicates to appropriate Team Members areas of successful performance and performance needing improvement to meet business expectations
• Meets with client families to listen, educate, and arrange personalized funeral services and ensure their experience with the business is of the highest quality
• Utilizes systems/technology, i.e., Matthews/Aurora Advisor in place to review merchandise options, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms at the time of arrangement conversation
• Completes tasks and details resulting from the arrangement conference
• Ensures proper paperwork, including permits and certificates, are completed timely and follows relevant laws and regulation
• Conducts and attends funeral services regularly
• Leads all post-service follow-ups as needed

Requirement & Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Completed mortuary school
• Ability to work on-call/first call, in rotation as assigned, i.e., phone, face to face, at the hospital, hospice, or residence as needed
• Valid state-issued Embalmer license (as per state licensing requirements)
• Minimum one year of experience in customer service
• Minimum one year of work experience in the funeral industry is preferred
• Ability to do decedent care, i.e., embalming (per state requirements)
• Ability to keep all licenses and continuing education requirements current and in good standing
• Organizational and planning skills; time management skills, and the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and receive/apply constructive feedback with a positive attitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to lift 150lbs safely
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record

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