How to hire a licensed funeral director and embalmer

How to hire a licensed funeral director and embalmer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step licensed funeral director and embalmer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a licensed funeral director and embalmer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new licensed funeral director and embalmer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The licensed funeral director and embalmer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A licensed funeral director and embalmer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, licensed funeral directors and embalmer from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of licensed funeral directors and embalmer and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Licensed Funeral Director And Embalmer	Description	Hourly rate
   Licensed Funeral Director And Embalmer	Funeral service workers organize and manage the details of a funeral.	$12-25
   Funeral Arranger	Funeral Arrangers are responsible for assisting in managing funeral arrangements. Their duties include providing service advice, giving support to clients and families, facilitating family visits, answering phone calls, taking messages, and attending inquiries... Show more	$10-37
   Embalmer/Funeral Director	Funeral Directors are responsible for providing services in every aspect needed for a funeral or memorial gathering on behalf of the client's family. They must assist their clients in arranging personalized and significant memorial service in coordination with the family and client's desire... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Removals
   • Client Families
   • Funeral Arrangements
   • Funeral Services
   • Memorial Services
   • Prep Room
   • Insurance Claims
   • Social Security
   • Life Insurance
   • State Regulations
   • Federal Regulations
   • DVD

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage subordinates, facilities and MSDS files.
   • Certify crematory operator; participate on removals; and assist on calling hours and funerals.
   • Manage subordinates, facilities and MSDS files.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your licensed funeral director and embalmer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A licensed funeral director and embalmer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, licensed funeral directors and embalmer' average salary in louisiana is 45% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level licensed funeral directors and embalmer earn 49% less than senior-level licensed funeral directors and embalmer.
   • Certifications. A licensed funeral director and embalmer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a licensed funeral director and embalmer's salary.

   Average licensed funeral director and embalmer salary

   $38,615yearly

   $18.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level licensed funeral director and embalmer salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a licensed funeral director and embalmer job description

   A good licensed funeral director and embalmer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a licensed funeral director and embalmer job description:

   Licensed funeral director and embalmer job description example

   Urgently looking for a Funeral Director and Embalmer with at 1 or more years of experience.

   A family-owned firm is looking for a Funeral Director/Embalmer for their growing team! This opportunity is perfect for someone who values a family centered workplace and truly enjoys serving their community. This opportunity is rare and so is the right person to fill it. If YOU want to work in a family business environment with a community presence of over 90 years, then that person is YOU !

   What Does It Take to Be Qualified?

   • Associates Degree or relevant experience consistent with state law.
   • Able to get licensed in MO.
   • 1 plus years of relevant work experience.
   • A true passion for helping families in their time of need.
   • This is not a 9 to 5 job! This is a calling!
   • An overall love of the craft from start to finish
   • Team player mentality
   • Willing to mentor and teach

   What Can You Expect in Your Role?

   • A team of like-minded individuals
   • The opportunity to serve your local community
   • Services from start to finish
   • Excellent salary commensurate with experience
   • Full benefits package
   • Potential relocation for the right person

   Our client is ready to hire! Don't wait, apply now! GPAC is a national recruiting and professional placement firm - applying for this job may qualify you for other positions available as well. I am ready to work with you!

   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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5. Post your job

   To find licensed funeral directors and embalmer for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any licensed funeral directors and embalmer they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level licensed funeral directors and embalmer with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your licensed funeral director and embalmer job on Zippia to find and recruit licensed funeral director and embalmer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting licensed funeral directors and embalmer requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new licensed funeral director and embalmer

   Once you've decided on a perfect licensed funeral director and embalmer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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