Funeral Director/Embalmer

Foundation Partners Group; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

401k with matching

Team events

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group is seeking a skilled Funeral Director/Embalmer to coordinate all aspects of funeral arrangements, from service setup to final disposition, across our locations. The role demands current licensure, strong communication, and compassionate client care.

You will lead a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster meaningful connections with families. Competitive hourly pay ranges ($32.00–$36.00), comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for funeral directing & embalming
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in-class service
• Sensitivity and knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions
• Knowledge of basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record

Responsibilities

• Ensures every client family is presented with all service and merchandise options.
• Maintains accurate and timely client files and effective communication.
• Oversees team members during services and ensures professional representation.
• Meets with client families to arrange personalized funeral services and ensures a high-quality experience.
• Conducts funeral services and leads post-service follow-ups as needed

Skills

Funeral directing licensure & embalmer

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Empathetic service

Cultural and religious sensitivity

Ethical awareness

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license

Education

Funeral directing & Embalming licensure (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Every life tells a story worth honoring. At Foundation Partners Group, we are privileged to help families create meaningful goodbyes during their most vulnerable moments.

Since 2010, our team of nearly 1,600 compassionate professionals has served communities across 21 states, delivering funeral, cremation, and cemetery services with care, respect, and personalization. We're not just a network of locations--we're a team united by purpose, a community committed to ensuring every farewell reflects the individuality of the life it celebrates.

What You Will Do

The Funeral Director/Embalmer manages all phases of the funeral arrangement, from setting up funeral services to final disposition.

Overview & Responsibilities:

• Ensures every client family is presented with all service and merchandise options -- Every Family, Every Option, Every Time
• 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
• Carries out other projects/duties as assigned (i.e., car washing, building/equipment repair, pre-need arrangement planning)
• Oversees all Team Members participating in services, ensuring that each member of the team understands their role and is professionally representing the location
• Communicates to appropriate Team Members areas of successful performance and performance needing improvement to meet business expectations
• Works on-call/first call, in rotation as assigned (i.e., phone, face to face, at the hospital, hospice, residence)
• Transfers decedents, embalms, dresses, cosmetizes, caskets, and prepares deceased on as-needed basis (per appropriate licensing) to the instructions obtained from the family
• Meets with client families to listen, educate, and arrange personalized funeral services and ensures their experience with the business is of the highest quality
• Completes tasks and details resulting from the arrangement conference
• Ensures proper paperwork, including permits and certificates, are completed timely and following relevant laws and regulations
• Conducts and attends funeral services regularly
• Leads all post-service follow-ups as needed

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Current state licensure for funeral directing & embalming
• Self‑motivated and energetic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Caring, empathetic, and committed to providing best-in‑class service to customers
• Sensitivity and knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions
• Knowledge of basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid state‑issued driver's license with a clear driving record

What We Offer

What We Offer:

• Excellent Compensation: Competitive salaries, performance incentives, referral bonuses, 2 weeks of paid vacation days, 2 personal days, 6 paid sick days (rolls over annually up to 96 hours), and 6 paid holidays.
• Unlimited Potential: Career paths and growth opportunities with a privately held, nationwide company.
• Exceptional Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 100% company-paid life insurance and disability (long‑term and short‑term).
• Matching Funds: Company matches up to six percent of funds to your 401k, plus annual contributions, if you choose the Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Team Building: Regular company-wide meetings, one‑on‑one interactions, and a warm, welcoming environment.

Are you ready? Join us on our journey to Shape the Future with Purpose. Grow with The FPG Way.

Foundation Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair employment practices and to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Range

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The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$32.00 - $36.00 / hour

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