For more than a century, Graceland/Fairlawn and Moran & Goebel Funeral Homes have served the Decatur community with dignity, compassion, and unwavering commitment. As part of NorthStar Memorial Group, our teams are united by a shared purpose: to preserve dignity, restore peace, and support families through one of life’s most meaningful moments.
We are growing and seeking dedicated professionals to join our Care Center and Funeral Home leadership teams. Whether your passion lies in technical care, family service, or operational leadership, you will find a place here where your work truly matters.
Open Roles
Embalmer
As an Embalmer, you bring both technical mastery and reverence to your work. You will support families through exceptional preparation, ensuring their loved ones are presented with dignity, respect, and care.
What You’ll Do
Perform embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing with precision and OSHA compliant standards.
Complete removals and transfers with professionalism and sensitivity.
Initiate compassionate first contact, gathering essential information to support families from the very beginning.
Uphold the highest level of care so families experience comfort and healing when seeing their loved one at rest.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Qualifications
Current Illinois Funeral Director/Embalmer License or ability to reciprocate.
1+ years of funeral industry experience demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and technical skill.
Funeral Director/Embalmer
This role blends technical preparation with meaningful, family facing service. You will guide families through arrangements and services while collaborating with a passionate care center team committed to excellence.
What You’ll Do
Serve families with empathy, clarity, and professionalism throughout the arrangement and service process.
Coordinate and direct funeral and memorial services to ensure seamless, meaningful experiences.
Perform embalming and preparation using industry leading techniques and OSHA compliant standards.
Maintain regulatory compliance across all funeral service operations.
Partner with a dedicated team that values compassion, quality, and community impact.
Qualifications
Current Illinois Funeral Director/Embalmer License or ability to reciprocate.
1+ years of funeral industry experience demonstrating compassion and technical skill.
Funeral Home Manager
As a Funeral Home Manager, you will lead operations at Graceland/Fairlawn and Moran & Goebel Funeral Homes. This role is ideal for a leader who values collaboration, ethical decision making, and community engagement.
What You’ll Do
- Lead funeral home operations with professionalism, accountability, and service oriented leadership.
Plan and participate in community events, holiday programs, and outreach initiatives.
Develop and motivate staff to deliver service that exceeds family expectations.
Achieve annual case volume and revenue goals while ensuring profitable, ethical growth.
Foster a cooperative team environment built on respect, communication, and shared purpose.
Qualifications
- Licensed Funeral Director in Illinois or ability to reciprocate.
- 5+ years of experience in a related field.
- 2+ years of management or leadership experience (funeral profession preferred).
- Strong customer relations and professional communication skills.
Requirements
Considering Relocation? Illinois Makes It Easy
Illinois offers a straightforward process for licensed Funeral Directors/Embalmers from other states. Most professionals already meet the requirements. You’ll simply submit:
- Education records from your mortuary science program
- National Board Exam Verification
- Proof of one year of recent funeral service experience
- License certification from your current state
- No additional schooling. No retesting. No surprises. Illinois simply confirms what you’ve already accomplished.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Sign on bonus OR Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates