02/20/2025
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, Michigan is seeking a licensed director and embalmer, dedicated to providing above-and-beyond service to those in need of our expertise. We are an independent, family-owned firm, entrusted with over 160 families a year. We are deeply vested and highly respected in our community, where we have worked hard to earn and keep trusted relationships. It is an outstanding community, with rapidly expanding real estate and industry, also boasting top rated schools. We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Candidates must be professional, compassionate, affable, and intuitive, tuned in to what each family wants and/or needs. We offer a significant Compensation package, with Benefits that include: health insurance allotment, pre-arrangement commission, matching retirement program, paid vacation time, paid sick days, cell phone allotment, fuel allotment, paid professional development opportunities, Christmas bonus, end-of-year bonus, and potential extra pay for embalming performed during off-call hours. Candidates are not expected to make nighttime removals. Work schedule stipulates one weekday off, each week, and every other weekend off.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet with families, arrange and direct funerals and services of all types.
- Work with fellow employees, outside agencies, government offices, and vendors to coordinate services, order merchandise, schedule burials, and prepare all necessary documentation for burial, cremation, and transport.
- Embalm, dress, cosmetize and casket the deceased.
- Assist with setup and scheduling of visitations and services.
- Demonstrate proficient use of fax machine, computers, typewriters, EDRS
system, a/v system, and phone system.
- Adhere to state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and policies.
- Make removals during daytime business hours.
- Operate all funeral home vehicles.
- Assist in all other tasks associated with the funeral home and our services.
EDUCATION
- Degree in Mortuary Science from an accredited university.
- Appropriate state of Michigan funeral licensure or the ability to
reciprocate license from another state.
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years as a funeral director/embalmer preferred. However, positive attitude and a commitment to collaborative teamwork are more important to us than the number of years worked in the industry.
- Computer skills and use of software, including but not limited to scanning, editing, printing, and Microsoft Word.
- Knowledge of DocuSign and social media platforms is advantageous.
- Previous experience in customer service is advantageous.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Professional integrity / trustworthy.
- Effective communication skills (both written and oral).
- Ability to compose and edit obituaries.
- Ability to effectively multitask.
- Articulate public speaker.
- Effective problem solver.
- Attention to detail.
- Punctual.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Present appropriate professional appearance.
DOCUMENTATION
- Degree in Mortuary Science from an accredited university.
- Three (3) references from your most recent employers.
- Proof of current driver's license and good driving record.
Please email Steve Robison at rbfhsaline@hotmail.com
