Funeral Director/Embalmer

Foundation Partners Group; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group seeks a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to manage all phases of funeral services, from initial arrangement to final disposition.

You will present families with complete options, oversee staff during services, coordinate with vendors, and ensure paperwork is accurate and compliant. This role requires empathy, strong communication, and on-call availability to support client families in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for funeral directing and embalming.
• Excellent communication and compassionate client service.
• Ability to manage multiple arrangements and coordinate teams.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Present clients with all service and merchandise options.
• Oversee team members during services and ensure professionalism.
• Handle on-call/first-call duties.
• Meet families to arrange personalized services.
• Ensure paperwork, permits, and certificates are completed timely.
• Conduct funeral services and post-service follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate client files and community relations.
• Perform duties as assigned (car washing, repairs, etc.).

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Team leadership

On-call availability

Education

Funeral Director/Embalmer license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

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