Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

Florence (KY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid vacation

Sick days

Clothing allowance

Cell phone allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Licensing support

Continuing education

Job summary

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service seeks a licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer to provide compassionate, professional funeral services and coordinate all aspects of at-need and preneed arrangements.

Responsibilities include arranging services, embalming, coordinating transportation, completing documentation, and collaborating with clergy and service providers, while working with on-call rotations and promoting the funeral home. Kentucky licensing or reciprocity is required.

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science.
Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer license or ability to reciprocate.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Valid state issued driver’s license with good driving record.
Ability to lift 75 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

Arrange and direct funeral and memorial services.
Embalming and preparing decedents.
Coordinate transportation and disposition.
Complete required documentation and liaise with clergy, cemeteries, crematories, vendors, and other service providers.
Participate in on-call rotation including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science

Job description

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Our expert faculty are funeral professionals dedicated to your success, offering hands-on training and real-world insights.

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Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a longstanding institution with a rich history. See why we rank among the top funeral service colleges in America.

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The Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer is responsible for providing compassionate, professional, and personalized funeral service to families while coordinating all aspects of at-need and preneed arrangements. Responsibilities include arranging and directing funeral and memorial services, embalming and preparing decedents, coordinating transportation and disposition, completing required documentation, and working with clergy, cemeteries, crematories, vendors, and other service providers.

The position requires compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, OSHA regulations, and company policies and procedures, as well as participation in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Funeral Director & Embalmer will also assist with staff coordination, public speaking, community outreach, preplanning education, and promotion of the funeral home, while supporting coworkers and maintaining funeral home facilities, equipment, and vehicles as needed.

Base Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Maintain a Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer’s license OR ability to reciprocate
Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record
Ability to lift 75lbs+

Compensation And Benefits May Include