Funeral Director - Embalmer Full Time

Fidelity Memorial Group Corp; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Funeral Services in Richmond, VA seeks a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to support daily operations at the funeral home. You will assist families with compassionate service, coordinate arrangements, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires on-call availability on a rotating schedule, valid Virginia license, and 1–3 years of experience in funeral directing. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities to contribute to a caring community.

Qualifications

• Licensed Funeral Director in Virginia or ability to reciprocate.
• 1–3 years or more of Funeral Directing preferred.
• Driver's license with clean driving record.
• Adhering to the dress code of the funeral home.
• Willingness and ability to be on call on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all daily activities at the funeral home, including arrangements, services, and removals as needed, embalming, dressing, casketing.
• Counsel with families and coordinate arrangements for funeral, cremation, and cemetery services.
• Explain product and service options to families and assist with selections.
• Execute and finalize financial arrangements for purchases and secure payment per policy.
• Assist with visitations, services, and setup.
• Maintain all paperwork and administrative policies for the deceased.
• Maintain licensure and certifications to meet regulations.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist in transferring cremated remains and preparing urns/keepsakes.
• Participate in building and grounds upkeep and general tidying.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.
• Contribute to a strong team and supportive culture.
• If applicable, perform embalming and cosmetology in line with standards.

Job description

We are looking for a funeral director and embalmer to complete all day-to- day-to-day activities at the funeral home located in Richmond, Virgina. Above all, we are searching for a motivated team player who wants to be part of a tight-knit group. The funeral director will assist families with exemplary customer service skills and ensure all family needs are met.

Location: Affiinity Funeral Services

Reports to: Funeral Home Location Leader

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in all daily activities at the funeral home, including but not limited to arrangements, services, and removals as needed, embalming, dressing, casketing
• Counsel with and coordinate arrangements with families and other third parties to carry out selected funeral, cremation and cemetery services with care and compassion
• Develop and maintain the necessary knowledge to explain the benefits, present all options and assist with the selection of all products and services offered to families
• Execute and finalize all financial arrangements for purchases of merchandise and services selected by families, including securing payment in accordance with company policy
• Assist with conducting, set up and preparation of visitations, funeral and memorial services
• Follow all administrative policies and procedures related to the deceased, and ensure that all required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain necessary licensure and/or other certification to meet any local, state, or federal regulations
• Maintain knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures, and ensure that they are carried out at all times
• Assist in transferring of cremated remains and packaging and preparation of urns/keepsakes according to industry best practices
• Participate in the general upkeep of the building, grounds and cars, including light housekeeping to keep the facilities and grounds in perfect order. This includes keeping work areas tidy, picking up litter on the grounds and general straightening up as needed
• Take on additional or new responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Manager
• Contribute to a strong team, help families and develop a great culture!
• If applicable: Perform embalming of decedent and cosmetology according to industry standards and practices, technical, safety and sanitary requirements

Requirements:

• Licensed Funeral Director in Virgina or ability to reciprocate
• 1-3 years or more of Funeral Directing preferred
• Drivers license with clean driving record
• Adhering to the dress code of the funeral home
• Willingness and ability to be on call on a rotating schedule

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location Affinity Funeral Service

This position is currently accepting applications.