Funeral Director and Embalmer

gpac; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Initial Rent Assistance

Vacation Time

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a family-owned funeral organization in Bemidji, MN to hire a Dual-Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer. You will guide families through meaningful arrangements and oversee services with care, while handling embalming and prep-room duties as part of a collaborative team.

The role offers a compensation structure including starting around $65,000 for newly licensed staff, up to $90,000 for experienced professionals, plus merit raises, relocation assistance, and additional

Qualifications

• Dual-licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer required or currently Dual-licensed.
• Excellent communication with families and colleagues.
• Professional, compassionate, and dependable in all interactions.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable in family-facing and prep-room responsibilities.
• Motivated to contribute and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families and guide them through meaningful arrangements.
• Direct funeral and memorial services with professionalism and care.
• Perform embalming and preparation tasks.
• Oversee all aspects of the funeral process from first call through disposition.
• Deliver exceptional family service during difficult moments.
• Collaborate with an experienced team of licensed funeral professionals.
• Contribute across directing and embalming functions at a high level.

Skills

Dual-licensed FD/Embalmer

Job description

FUNERAL DIRECTOR / EMBALMER

Looking for More Than Just Another Funeral Home? The right opportunity isn't just about compensation. It's about joining a team where you're genuinely supported, valued for your contribution, and given the resources to succeed both professionally and personally.

An established, family-owned funeral organization is seeking a Dual-Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer to join a highly respected team. This is an opportunity for a professional who takes pride in serving families, excels in both funeral directing and embalming, and wants to be part of a collaborative culture built on service, professionalism, and long-term success.

Compensation Designed to Reward Growth

• Newly Licensed: Approximately $65,000
• Experienced: Up to $90,000
• Strong Merit-Based Raises
• Additional Commission Opportunities
• Your experience, initiative, and ability to serve families at a high level are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits That Truly Stand Out

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Relocation Assistance
• Initial Rent Assistance
• Vacation Time
• Access to a Company Vacation Condo Annually
• Flights Included for Vacation Use
• Additional Commission Earning Potential
• Long-Term Career Stability with Family Ownership

These aren't just benefits. They're investments in the people who make exceptional service possible.

Work-Life Balance Is More Than a Buzzword Here

• Every Other Weekend On Call
• Never On Call Alone
• Dedicated Support Staff
• Day Off During the Week Following Call Responsibilities
• One Month of Self-Selected Off-Call Time Annually
• Additional Company-Assigned Off-Call Month
• Well-Staffed Team Environment

This organization understands that serving families at the highest level requires professionals who are supported, rested, and positioned for long-term success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Meeting with families and guiding them through meaningful arrangements
• Directing funeral and memorial services with professionalism and care
• Performing embalming and preparation responsibilities
• Overseeing all aspects of the funeral process from first call through final disposition
• Delivering exceptional family service during life's most difficult moments
• Collaborating with an experienced team of licensed funeral professionals
• Contributing across both the directing and embalming functions at a high level

Who They're Looking For

• Dual-Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer
• Strong communicator who connects well with families
• Professional, compassionate, and dependable
• Team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable in both family-facing and prep-room responsibilities
• Motivated to contribute and continue growing professionally

Whether you're newly licensed and looking for the right place to build your career or an experienced professional seeking a better long-term home, this organization is open to speaking with talented people who bring value to the team.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their Funeral Director career in Eastern North Dakota.

Great funeral homes are built by great professionals. This could be the opportunity that changes the trajectory of your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.