Embalmer & Funeral Director: Precision in Care

Milestone Funeral Partners; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Milestone Funeral Partners in Amherst, NY is seeking an experienced Embalmer—Funeral Director to join our Amherst team. This full-time role focuses on embalming and preparation room operations within our centralized model, while also supporting services, removals, and family meetings.

Current state licensure is required. Evening, weekend, and on-call duties may be required. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Active Funeral Director and/or Embalmer license as required by state regulations.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong embalming and restorative art skills.
• Understanding of funeral service laws, regulations, and ethics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform embalming, restorative art, dressing, cosmetology, and preparation of decedents.
• Ensure proper identification, care, and tracking throughout the preparation process.
• Manage embalming and preparation room inventory and maintain safety standards.
• Meet with families to support planning and service arrangements.
• Coordinate and direct funeral, memorial, visitation, cremation, and graveside services.
• Complete permits, death certificates, and required documentation.
• Participate in removals and transfers and support multiple locations as needed.

Skills

Embalming

Restorative art

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Funeral Director license

Embalmer license

Valid driver's license

Job description

Milestone Funeral Partners in Amherst, NY is seeking an experienced Embalmer—Funeral Director to join our Amherst team. This full-time role focuses on embalming and preparation room operations within our centralized model, while also supporting services, removals, and family meetings.

Current state licensure is required. Evening, weekend, and on-call duties may be required. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.