Funeral Director

Legacy Succession Partners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Housing or Relocation package

Company vehicle

Monthly medical reimbursement

Job summary

Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN, seeks a Funeral Director to lead day-to-day operations at our Park Rapids location, guiding families through funeral planning and bereavement support. You will oversee staff and ensure services reflect our community's care built over 40+ years.

The role includes managing embalming, body preparation, and coordinating logistics while upholding health and safety standards. A strong leader with compassion will drive growth and service quality.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate funeral arrangements end-to-end: scheduling, transportation, service planning, and vendor/clergy logistics
• Walk grieving families through service options with compassion and patience, helping them make decisions that honor their loved one
• Prepare the deceased through embalming, cosmetology, and body preparation per industry standards
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation protocols, including handling of biological materials
• Handle heavy lifting of caskets and equipment safely and efficiently
• Document arrangements accurately and collaborate with the team to support families
• Lead, schedule, and mentor funeral home staff — fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the location, including service quality, facility readiness, and vendor relationships
• Partner with ownership and the Regional Manager on business performance, community outreach, and growth initiatives

Skills

Embalming

Cosmetology

Body preparation

Bereavement support

Event planning

Sanitation protocols

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Job description

As a Funeral Director, you'll lead day-to-day operations at our Park Rapids location — overseeing staff, guiding families through funeral planning and bereavement support, and ensuring every service reflects the care our community has trusted for 40+ years.

Our Offer

Base Salary of $65,000 - $75,000 plus Performance-Based Bonuses

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus — paid to qualified candidates

Company-Provided Housing or Relocation Package

Company Vehicle for work-related use

Monthly Medical Insurance Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate funeral arrangements end-to-end: scheduling, transportation, service planning, and vendor/clergy logistics

Walk grieving families through service options with compassion and patience, helping them make decisions that honor their loved one

Prepare the deceased through embalming, cosmetology, and body preparation per industry standards

Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation protocols, including handling of biological materials

Handle heavy lifting of caskets and equipment safely and efficiently

Document arrangements accurately and collaborate with the team to support families

Lead, schedule, and mentor funeral home staff — fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Oversee day-to-day operations of the location, including service quality, facility readiness, and vendor relationships

Partner with ownership and the Regional Manager on business performance, community outreach, and growth initiatives

Requirements

Expertise in embalming, cosmetology, body preparation, and working knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Empathetic customer service skills with experience providing bereavement support

Event planning skills to organize services that honor families' wishes and meet legal requirements

Knowledge of sanitation protocols and ability to safely lift caskets and equipment

Ability to clearly explain service options and guide families to decisions that fit their wishes and budget

Leadership experience — managing or mentoring staff, with strong organizational and decision-making skills

About the Company

Jones-Pearson Funeral Home has served Park Rapids, MN and the surrounding Hubbard County area for more than 40 years, alongside our sister location Cardini-Pearson Funeral Home. We provide personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to each family's unique needs and wishes. We strive to create a warm, comforting atmosphere where families find solace, support, and peace.
We're part of Legacy Succession Partners, a growing network of trusted funeral homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin, preserving the legacy of community-rooted funeral care. We're looking for someone to join our tight-knit, compassionate team — where every member is valued, supported, and given the resources to do meaningful work.