Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer

Southeast Iowa

A highly respected, family-owned funeral home in Southeast Iowa is seeking a well-rounded Funeral Director and Embalmer to join its team.

The firm is family-owned business and serves approximately 250 families annually. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term stability, outstanding family benefits, a collaborative team environment, and genuine work-life balance.

Compensation

• Salary range: $50,000–$75,000
• Compensation based on experience, licensing, and overall fit

Benefits

• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• 401(k)
• Work-life balance
• Long-term professional stability

Responsibilities

• Complete funeral and cremation arrangements
• Direct visitations, funerals, memorial services, and graveside services
• Perform embalming and preparation
• Complete dressing, cosmetizing, and casketing
• Coordinate removals and transfers
• Complete death certificates, permits, and required documentation
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Assist with cremation-related services
• Support both front and back-of-house operations
• Assist coworkers wherever needed

Qualifications

• Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
• Iowa license or ability to obtain one
• Illinois licensure is a plus
• Well-rounded front and back-of-house experience
• Strong embalming and preparation skills
• Excellent communication and family-care abilities
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working from a shared workspace
• Comfortable with technology
• Interested in living and working in a smaller community
• Maintains a professional appearance

The staff works closely together, and every team member is expected to pitch in wherever needed. The successful candidate will communicate well, work effectively with different personalities, and contribute to a supportive workplace culture.

All applications and conversations will remain confidential.

Travis Stagnolia | Search Consultant | GPAC

Call/Text: (816) 451-7404

travis.stagnolia@gogpac.com

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.