Funeral Director / Embalmer

Illinois Funeral Directors Association; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Illinois Funeral Directors Association is seeking a Funeral Director/Embalmer to join a family-run firm in Joliet, IL. The role includes on-call duties, embalming, and arranging funerals and cremations, with direct interaction with families to fulfill wishes and legal requirements.

The candidate should have a state licensure in Illinois and related experience; strong compassion, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited mortuary college or technical school program in funeral and mortuary science as required by Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-call responsibilities including taking first calls and coordinating with families.
• Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner and handles embalming tasks as required.
• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally and in accordance with policies.
• Enter into funeral contracts and handle related legal documents and payments.
• Ensure families are informed of veterans services and arrange memorial recognitions.
• Arrange for interment or cremation of remains and coordinate with cemetery or crematory.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Mortuary science program completion

2 years experience preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Family owned funeral home seeking applicants to fill Funeral Director / Embalmer position. Sucessful canadate should possess the ability to provide superior service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and interment to families following the loss of a loved one. Implements choices made by the families or legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of remains and memorialization of the individual. Must possess the ability to interact with the family to fulfill death care needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and conducting transfers
• Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with funeral home policies and procedures
• Enter into funeral contracts.
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with funeral home policy
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Completion of a training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by Illinois.

Experience

• Embalmer, Apprentice or Funeral Director, Apprentice as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years directly related experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements in Illinois as required
• Current state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Joliet, IL 60435 (Preferred) or within 20 minutes in surrounding communities

Experience:

• Funeral Director/Embalmer: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Funeral Director License (Required)
• Embalming License (Required)