Funeral Director & Embalmer — Cremation, Donor Program

University of Rochester Medicine; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester Medicine in Rochester, NY seeks a Funeral Director/Embalmer to manage donation procedures, embalming, and cremation arrangements according to NY Public Health Law.

The role requires handling heavy loads, irregular hours, and registry-eligible status for the university crematorium; you will coordinate with families and university programs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Mortuary Science and Embalming School with 2 years related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists families with donation of remains to the university body donor program.
• Receives donations and completes NY death certificates; files with the Bureau of Vital Statistics.
• Performs embalming, cremation, and arranges return of ashes; maintains labs and storage.
• Provides specimens to university programs and works with medical staff on training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Irregular hours

Professional deportment

Education

Mortuary Science & Embalming School graduation

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

University of Rochester Medicine in Rochester, NY seeks a Funeral Director/Embalmer to manage donation procedures, embalming, and cremation arrangements according to NY Public Health Law.

The role requires handling heavy loads, irregular hours, and registry-eligible status for the university crematorium; you will coordinate with families and university programs while ensuring regulatory compliance.