Licensed Embalmer — Caring Craft, Family-Focused Role

Buchanan Group (BGI); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Wellness Reimbursement program

Job summary

Buchanan Group (BGI) is seeking a qualified Funeral Director to manage preparation, care, and presentation of loved ones in line with state regulations. Responsibilities include embalming, documentation, safety compliance, and respectful family service in Indiana.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Funeral Science, an active Indiana Funeral Director license, and 2–4 years of experience. Expect hands-on duties, lifting, and collaboration with staff in a demanding care environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Funeral Science (minimum).
• Current Indiana Funeral Director License in good standing.
• 2–4 years of industry experience or equivalent training.
• Regular walking, talking, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional up to 200+ lbs.
• Close vision required.
• Ability to work with diverse religious customs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update the first call/embalming list created by FOC.
• Take and maintain fingerprints in the electronic vault.
• Enter and maintain Care Center data/photos in Passare accurately and timely.
• Follow security procedures for loved one’s personal property and identification policies.
• Perform bathing, hair washing, feature setting, nail cleaning, and disinfecting of loved ones.
• Embalm, aspirate, trim nose/ear hairs, and shape fingernails when authorized.
• Dress loved ones and apply cosmetics as needed; perform basic hair styling.
• Place loved ones in their casket using proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the garage and Care Center laundry areas.
• Follow universal precautions, OSHA standards, and all safety regulations.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain an active Indiana Funeral Director license.
• Cooperate in supervising employees per organizational policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Oral communication

Safety rule reading

Report writing

Basic math

Problem solving

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Religious customs awareness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Funeral Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Buchanan Group (BGI) is seeking a qualified Funeral Director to manage preparation, care, and presentation of loved ones in line with state regulations. Responsibilities include embalming, documentation, safety compliance, and respectful family service in Indiana.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Funeral Science, an active Indiana Funeral Director license, and 2–4 years of experience. Expect hands-on duties, lifting, and collaboration with staff in a demanding care environment.