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Funeral Director / Embalmer in Columbia

Date Posted: 25 April 2026

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Job Description

Funeral Director / Embalmer – Eastern North Carolina

 

Are you a Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer who takes pride in your work and wants to be involved in the full scope of funeral service?

If you are confident handling both the technical and service‑facing aspects of funeral service this position is worth exploring!

 

What does it take to be qualified?

  • Active Funeral Director & Embalmer license (or ability to reciprocate)
  • 2+ years of funeral directing experience
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Professional appearance and conduct
  • Willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation
  • A team‑focused mindset with a genuine commitment to caring for families

 

What can you expect in your role?

  • Manage funeral arrangements, services, embalmings, casketing/cosmetizing, and removals as needed
  • Meet with families to coordinate funeral, cremation, and cemetery services with professionalism and care
  • Assist families with product and service selections and finalize arrangements
  • Prepare and oversee visitations, funerals, and memorial services
  • Complete all administrative and regulatory documentation accurately and on time
  • Maintain licensure and certifications in compliance with state and industry requirements
  • Assist with crematory operations, including preparation and transfer of cremated remains
  • Support day‑to‑day operations as needed

 

GPAC is a national recruiting and professional placement firm - applying for this job may qualify you for other positions available as well!

Take the next step in your Funeral Director career. For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Jaye Abell directly at 812-955-5598. Resumes may be confidentially sent to jaye.abell@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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