Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer

gpac; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected, family-owned funeral home in the St. Louis area is seeking a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer for a full-time hybrid role. Candidates must be licensed in Missouri or able to reciprocate. This position offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and a supportive family-owned culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Well-resourced, modern facilities

Supportive, family-owned culture

Full-time schedule with flexibility

Qualifications

• Licensed FDE or FD (Missouri, or able to reciprocate).
• Ideally 1-5 years of experience in funeral service.
• Comfortable in a hybrid role - handling both families and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Handling both front-of-house care and back-of-house technical expertise.
• Driven by service and looking for stability and growth in funeral service.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Compassionate

Strong team player

Education

Licensed FDE or FD in Missouri

1-5 years of experience in funeral service

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

A respected, family-owned funeral home in the St. Louis area is seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer - or a Funeral Director - for a full-time hybrid role that blends front-of-house care with back-of-house technical expertise.With over a century of service, this firm is rooted in tradition but forward-thinking in practice. Their leadership is committed to building a team of compassionate professionals who value meaningful service, professional integrity, and a collaborative work environment.This position is opening due to an upcoming retirement. While there's no urgent timeline, the owner is ready to begin conversations with candidates who bring energy, purpose, and a long-term mindset to the profession.

What They're Looking For

• Licensed FDE or FD (Missouri, or able to reciprocate)
• Ideally 1-5 years of experience in funeral service
• Comfortable in a hybrid role - handling both families and preparation
• Driven by service, detail-oriented, and a strong team player
• Looking for stability, growth, and a long-term home in funeral service
  
  

What's Being Offered

• $60,000-$80,000+ depending on experience and licensure
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• ️ Well-resourced, modern facilities
• Full-time schedule with flexibility and balance
• Supportive, family-owned culture with room to grow professionally
• ️ Based in the greater St. Louis area
  
  

If you're ready to take the next step in your funeral service career with a team that truly values its people and its purpose, let's connect and talk more.

Email [e-mail] or call/text 540-288-4752

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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