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Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer or Apprentice

Location: Murphysboro, Illinois

Job Description

Tired of being on call all the time? Tired of answering the company phone after hours, day after day? Crain Funeral Home is a family owned regional chain of funeral homes, cemeteries, monument company, and crematory. We serve all of southern Illinois and part of Southeast Missouri. We innovative and have an active preneed program. Our directors have opportunities to supplement their income with commission from preneed sales, monument, cemetery, and cremation merchandise. Our on call schedule allows for a life outside of work. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and southern Illinois is very scenic, a great place to live, and work.

Primary responsibilities include making removals and performing embalming, dressing, cosmetics, and preparation of the deceased. Conducting both at-need and preneed arrangement conferences and arranging services. Working visitations and services.

Qualifications:
Must be an Illinois licensed funeral director and embalmer or apprentice license ( or be licensed in a reciprocal state)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Vehicle when on call

Contact Information

Crain Funeral Home
31 Memorial Dr Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 833-2176
Contact: Ethan Klett
(618) 833-2176

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