Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a dedicated professional to support its body donor program. You will assist families, perform removals and deliveries, and manage documentation for death certificates and permits.

This role requires careful handling of remains and compliance with state regulations. Applicants should be trained in mortuary science, with 2 years of related experience and eligibility for NY Sextant certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Mortuary Science and Embalming School is required.
• Two years of related work experience recommended, with professional deportment.
• Must be registry-eligible for Sextant of the University of Rochester Crematorium facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist families with donation of remains to the Medical Center's body donor program.
• Handle removals and deliveries using University-supplied vehicles.
• Process death certificates and permits; maintain records of remains and disposal.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Irregular hours

Regulatory compliance

Records management

Education

Mortuary Science and Embalming School

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks a dedicated professional to support its body donor program. You will assist families, perform removals and deliveries, and manage documentation for death certificates and permits.

This role requires careful handling of remains and compliance with state regulations. Applicants should be trained in mortuary science, with 2 years of related experience and eligibility for NY Sextant certification.