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Funeral Director / Embalmer Jobs in Dalton, GA at Dalton Funeral Home
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Dalton Funeral Home – Dalton, GA
Salary: $63,000–$78,000 per year, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
Dalton Funeral Home is seeking a compassionate, professional, and highly detail-oriented Funeral Director/Embalmer to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have strong embalming skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine commitment to providing families with compassionate and professional care during one of the most difficult times in their lives.
This position requires someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable managing multiple responsibilities, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for the deceased and the families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Meet with families to arrange personalized funeral services
- Coordinate and conduct funeral services, visitations, graveside services, and other ceremonies
- Provide professional and compassionate communication with families throughout the arrangement and service process
- Perform removals and transfers with dignity and professionalism
- Perform embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, and casketing
- Maintain the highest standards of care and presentation for the deceased
- Complete necessary contracts, authorizations, permits, death certificates, and other required documentation
- Manage multiple cases while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Perform first calls and communicate with families regarding arrangements and transportation
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule
- Provide after-hours phone coverage and respond to first calls as needed
- Work closely with other staff members to ensure services are organized and conducted professionally
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
- Provide exceptional customer service and follow-up to families
Qualifications
- Valid Georgia Funeral Director/Embalmer License or eligibility for Georgia reciprocity
- Minimum of 3 years of funeral service experience preferred
- Strong embalming skills required
- Valid Georgia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Compassionate, professional, and dependable demeanor
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation
- Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications
- Ability to work independently while also being an effective member of a team
Compensation
- $63,000–$78,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
- Paid weekly via direct deposit
- Daily Pay On Demand available
Benefits
After a 90-day probationary period, eligible employees receive:
- Employer-funded ICHRA — up to $700 per month toward individual health insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
Why Join Dalton Funeral Home?
At Dalton Funeral Home, we understand that our work is about more than providing funeral services. It is about caring for families, honoring those who have passed, and helping people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
We are looking for someone who shares that commitment and takes pride in providing families with a compassionate, helpful, and professional experience from the first call through the completion of services.
If you are an experienced Funeral Director/Embalmer who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a professional funeral home team, we encourage you to apply.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $63,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Title: Funeral Director / Embalmer
Company: Dalton Funeral Home
Location: Dalton, GA
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