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Funeral Director and Embalmer in Telluride

Date Posted: 24 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A well-established funeral home is looking for a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer to join its growing team. If you lead with compassion, keep learning, and take pride in giving families a service they'll remember, this is a place to build a long career.

 

What you'll do:

* Guide families through arrangements with care and clear communication.

* Handle every phase of the service, from preparation and embalming to visitation, the service itself, and final disposition.

* Make sure every service runs smoothly for families and guests.

 

What you bring:

* A state Funeral Director license and an Embalmer license (or eligibility for both)

* 2+ years of funeral service experience

* An associate degree or higher in mortuary science

* Warm, confident communication with grieving families

 

What they offer:

* $60,000 to $80,000 a year, plus performance incentives

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match

* Real work/life balance in a supportive culture

 

I'm Kelley Walsh with GPAC, and I place funeral professionals at every level. To talk confidentially about your next step, call or text me at 605-301-4993 or email kelley.walsh@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.

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