Funeral Director/Embalmer

Northstar-Memorial-Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Funeral Director/Embalmer to join our dedicated team. The role involves leading families through arrangements, performing embalming and preparation, and ensuring services reflect dignity and personalization.

Qualified candidates are licensed in California and possess strong communication, integrity, and compassion. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of death-care regulations are required to support our mission of

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, integrity, and an innate passion for serving others.
• Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in California.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local death care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort, guidance, and leadership to families before, during, and after loss during visitations, funerals, or graveside services.
• Complete embalming, disinfecting, dressing, and casketing of the deceased with proper precautions.
• Prepare and file accurate documents related to services and cremations.
• Maintain reverence and respect for the deceased at all times.
• Contribute to service excellence and family support.

Skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Compassion

Education

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in California

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes is looking for a Funeral Director/Embalmer to join our team in Sacramento, CA where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment. The Funeral Director/Embalmer is responsible for providing a source of support, guidance, and direction to families before, during and after the loss of a loved one. This position manages all phases of the funeral arrangement including the removal of the deceased from the place of death, preparation of the body, and arrangement conference to serving the family on the service and final disposition. The ideal candidate combines compassion, technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to service excellence to help families create meaningful tributes while honoring every life entrusted to their care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a source of comfort, support, and guidance, to families before, during, and after the loss of a loved one, serving professionally as the director for visitations, funerals, or graveside services
• Complete embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased
• Prepare and complete accurate documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and other types of data
• Always maintains reverence and respect for the deceased
• ECHO champion
• P.A.C.T. driver

Qualifications

• Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in California (or possess the ability to reciprocate)
• Have excellent communication skills, integrity, and an innate passion for serving others
• Work proficiency in Microsoft office products (Word, excel, outlook)
• Knowledge of current federal, state and local regulations related to the death care profession

Compensation

$25 - $29/hr.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home has been a trusted source of care and support for families in the Sacramento community since 1938. With a longstanding commitment to compassion, dignity, and personalized service, our team helps families create meaningful tributes that honor cherished memories and celebrate lasting legacies. We take pride in guiding families through life's most important moments with professionalism, empathy, and respect. Joining our location means becoming part of a respected tradition of service and a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.

Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026’s USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.