Funeral Director/Embalmer – Join The Team in Illinois!

***Compensation includes base salary, bonus potential, 401K w/match, and company-assisted medical benefits for employees. Housing can be provided if needed, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while bringing your organizational and creative skills to the forefront? We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Funeral Director/Embalmer to join our client's team in Coles County Illinois.

This role combines the heartfelt with the practical, offering support to families during challenging times while managing every aspect of a personalized funeral service.

What You'll Be Doing:

Making Farewells Personal & Memorable:

• Guiding Families: Help families choose the perfect flowers, music, readings, prayers, and other elements to craft a unique and beautiful send-off.
• Advising on Burial & Cremation Options: Offer support and insight to help loved ones decide what’s best for them and their family.
• Handling the Paperwork: From legal forms to life Insurance, you’ll be the go-to person for all the paperwork – making it as painless as possible.
• Funeral Planning: You’re an event planner with a purpose! Schedule and coordinate viewings, burials, and memorial services with care and precision.
• Benefits Support: Guide families through life insurance matters, Social Security applications, and pension benefit claims so they have one less thing to worry about.
• Logistics & Coordination: Keep everything running smoothly, from flower deliveries to catering and transportation, so families can focus on remembering their loved ones.
• Team Player: You’ll work closely with fellow directors, helping out wherever needed to ensure everything is perfect for the families we serve.

Embalming Services:

• Embalming: Perform all embalming processes with expertise, giving the deceased the dignified care they deserve.
• Body Prep for Viewing: Use your skills to dress and apply cosmetics, making sure the deceased is presented in the most respectful and comforting way possible.
• Equipment Management: Keep embalming tools and equipment in tip-top shape, performing repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Supply Guru: Stay ahead of the game by managing and ordering embalming supplies before they run out.
• Record Keeper: Document everything – from embalming procedures to body preparations – because you love staying organized.
• Extra Hands-on Deck: When not in the embalming room, help with visitations, funerals, and any other tasks needed to make sure every service runs smoothly.

Who You Are:

• Empathetic Rockstar: You genuinely care about people and love making tough times a little easier with your warmth and support.
• Organizational Wizard: You can juggle multiple tasks like a pro and never miss a detail.
• Collaborative Team Player: You love working with others and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump in wherever needed.
• Embalming Extraordinaire: You’ve got the technical skills and knowledge to handle embalming and preparation with confidence and care.

This is not just a job—it’s a calling to make a lasting impact on the lives of families while being part of a supportive and caring team. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, and we can’t wait to see what you bring to our crew!

Apply now and let’s make a difference together!