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About the Role

Support the preparation, care, and presentation of decedents according to company standards and laws. This role primarily focuses on embalming and preparation room operations for multiple funeral home locations via a centralized prep room. Support broader funeral home operations, including family meetings, funeral services, removals, and other licensed Funeral Director responsibilities. The ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, technically skilled, compassionate, and flexible.

Responsibilities

Perform embalming, restorative art, dressing, casketing, cosmetology, and decedent preparation according to professional standards and regulations
Ensure proper handling, identification, care, and tracking of decedents throughout preparation
Maintain cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and readiness of the preparation room and equipment
Ensure compliance with OSHA, public health, safety, and funeral service regulations
Support inventory management and ordering of embalming and preparation room supplies
Coordinate preparation room activities for multiple funeral home locations within the market
Meet with families to arrange funeral and memorial services as needed
Coordinate and direct funeral, memorial, visitation, graveside, and cremation services
Complete required documentation accurately and timely, including permits, authorizations, and death certificates
Participate in removals and transfers of decedents as needed
Provide compassionate and professional support to families throughout the funeral process
Collaborate effectively with funeral home staff, leadership, and support teams across multiple locations
Support on-call rotations, evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed
Maintain a high standard of professionalism, appearance, and service excellence
Assist with training and mentorship of newer staff members as appropriate

Requirements

Active Funeral Director and/or Embalmer license as required by applicable state law
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift for extended periods
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull decedents and equipment with or without assistance
Ability to safely operate removal equipment, embalming equipment, and preparation room tools
Ability to work in preparation room environments involving exposure to chemicals, bodily fluids, and varying temperatures
Ability to travel between multiple funeral home locations as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely

Skills

Strong embalming, restorative art, and technical preparation skills
Knowledge of OSHA, public health, and funeral service compliance requirements
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple locations simultaneously
Compassionate and professional communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to adapt to changing operational and staffing needs

Location

Multiple funeral home locations
Requires travel between locations

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible hours
Evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities may be required

Education Level

Active Funeral Director and/or Embalmer license

About the Company

Milestone Funeral Partners is a growth-oriented company that partners with and operates funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories across multiple states.
Committed to operational excellence, compassionate service, and preserving the legacy of the locations served.
Team members play a critical role in supporting families with professionalism, care, and dignity.