Senior Funeral Director & Embalmer

foundationpartners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

foundationpartners in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Funeral Director/Embalmer to manage all phases of funeral arrangements from service setup to final disposition.

This role leads the on-site team, ensures every family is presented with options, coordinates permits and paperwork, and participates in community engagement.

Candidates must be licensed in funeral directing and embalming, possess strong communication skills, and maintain compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for funeral directing and embalming.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Caring, empathetic, and committed to best-in-class service.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Ensures every client family is presented with all service and merchandise options -- Every Family, Every Option, Every Time.
• Oversees all Team Members participating in services, ensuring that each member understands their role and represents the location professionally.
• Maintains open and effective communication and accurate, timely client files to improve efficiency.
• Acts to improve market share through participation in community events and relationships as assigned by supervisor.
• Transports decedents, embalms, dresses, cosmetics, caskets, and prepares deceased as needed per licensing requirements.
• Meets with client families to listen, educate, and arrange personalized funeral services and ensure a high-quality experience.
• Completes tasks and details from the arrangement conference and handles paperwork, permits, and certificates timely and lawfully.
• Conducts and attends funeral services regularly and leads post-service follow-ups as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Empathy

Self-motivation

Team coordination

Education

Funeral directing & embalming licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

foundationpartners in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Funeral Director/Embalmer to manage all phases of funeral arrangements from service setup to final disposition.

This role leads the on-site team, ensures every family is presented with options, coordinates permits and paperwork, and participates in community engagement.

Candidates must be licensed in funeral directing and embalming, possess strong communication skills, and maintain compassionate service.