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YOUR EXPERIENCE DESERVES MORE THAN JUST A PAYCHECK!
Are you a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer looking for a career where your skills are valued, your dedication is recognized, and your future matters?
GPAC is partnering with an established, highly respected funeral service organization in Iowa to find a talented Funeral Director / Embalmer ready to take the next step in their career!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, team-oriented environment where you'll have the resources, support, and opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the families you serve.
✅ $65,000–$80,000 Annual Salary
✅ 401(k) & Roth Retirement Options
✅ Company Retirement Match
✅ Comprehensive Health & Welfare Benefits
✅ Paid Vacation, Personal & Sick Days
✅ Employee Discounts
✅ Education & Professional Development Assistance
✅ Financial Assistance Programs
✅ Established, Full-Service Funeral Home
✅ Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities
As a Funeral Director / Embalmer, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your full range of funeral service skills while providing exceptional care to families during life's most difficult moments.
Your responsibilities will include:
🔹 Meeting with families and guiding funeral arrangements
🔹 Coordinating and directing funeral and memorial services
🔹 Performing embalming, restorative preparation, dressing, and casketing
🔹 Managing death certificates, permits, obituaries, and required documentation
🔹 Coordinating with clergy, military organizations, and community partners
🔹 Overseeing funeral services and supporting staff
🔹 Maintaining preparation room standards and professional compliance
🔹 Mentoring and training apprentice funeral professionals
🔹 Participating in scheduled on-call rotations as needed
✔️ Licensed Funeral Director AND Embalmer
✔️ Approximately 2+ years of licensed experience preferred
✔️ Current license in good standing
✔️ Iowa licensure or eligibility to obtain required state licensing
✔️ Strong embalming and preparation skills
✔️ Confident handling arrangements and directing services
✔️ Exceptional communication and family-care skills
✔️ Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
✔️ Professional appearance and positive attitude
✔️ Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
This isn't just another funeral director opening.
It's an opportunity to build a long-term career with an established funeral service organization that values professionalism, compassion, and quality family care.
Whether your strengths are in the preparation room, working directly with families, or coordinating meaningful services, this position allows you to utilize your skills across the full spectrum of funeral service.
Your dedication deserves an organization that invests in your future!
You don't have to be actively looking to explore a great opportunity.
If you're a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer who wants to learn more about this position, I'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
ALL INQUIRIES ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
Travis Stagnolia
Search Consultant | Funeral Services Division
GPAC
📱 865-660-0820
📧 Stagnoliat@gmail.com
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR FUNERAL SERVICE CAREER — APPLY TODAY!
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.