06/10/2025

Job purpose

Funeral Directors prepare the deceased for burial or cremation, compile the necessary information and documents to certify death certificates and coordinate and carry out the logistics of funerals.

Duties and responsibilities

Licensed Funeral Directors are responsible to master the following

• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Make Arrangements with families
    • Record information for the death certificate
    • Collect information / help with decision making for service planning
    • Schedule service to fit into KFH service schedule
    • Ascertain method of payment, collect payment or refer to accounting
    • Collect necessary signatures on KFH forms
    • Complete logistical plans
  • Generate death certificates from the EDRS system
• Technical Responsibilities
  • Embalm, dress and cosmetize the deceased:
    • According to the laws of the State of Michigan
    • According to the procedures established in the Prep Room and,
    • According to the family's wishes
  • Maintain Prep Room organization and cleanliness
  • Follow all OSHA rules
  • Use all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Prepare decedents for cremation
• Direct Funeral Services
  • Prepare necessary staff for the service
  • Make sure all resources necessary for the service are available
    • Instate Crew
    • Flags
    • FamilyBag
    • Register book
    • Flowers, stands, burial permit,
  • Make necessary Pre-Arrangement plans and get assistance with completing Pre-Arrangement contracts
  • Provide impeccable Customer Service
    • Polite, courteous, helpful, open to instruction and criticism from client families
  • Be available to work a flexible work schedule which may include nights and
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensed Funeral Directors are licensed by the State of Michigan and must comply with all of licensing requirements to maintain their license.

Additional Qualifications include:

• General knowledge of funeral customs for ethnic and religious groups who patronize the funeral home and the ability to research customs when needed.
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
• Functional understanding of audio-visual equipment
• Certified Funeral Service Professional (CFSP) designation encouraged
• Five years funeral service experience
• Ability to flag cars and drive the hearse and lead a procession to the cemetery
• Knowledge of SRS Funeral computer software helpful

Working conditions

Working conditions are typically in the funeral home chapel, office, Prep Room or arrangement offices. However during burial services the conditions may change to houses of worship, cemeteries or other burial places.

Physical requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds and roll or manipulate up to 300  pounds with mechanical assistance.

Direct reports

Mortuary students or apprentices.

If Interested Reply to:

Stephen R. Kemp, Kemp Funeral Home, (248) 702-5367, or send an email with resume and letter of interest to: skemp@kempfh.com

06/02/2025

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

10/28/2024

04/15/2025

Live your dream of owning a successful funeral home in a welcoming small town surrounded by the natural beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Serving over 75 families annually, this well-maintained business is ideal for an owner/operator and located in a close-knit community that's perfect for raising a family. Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation—hunting, fishing, hiking, and Lake Superior just minutes away. Owner is retiring and willing to assist during a smooth transition.

For more information please contact:

Stephanie Ramsey, Director, Transaction & Advisory Services
Office: 602.274.6464 | Cell: 405.651.1565
sramsey@theforesightcompanies.com