Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER IN BALLWIN

Date Posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Missouri , Ballwin

Date Posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Job Description
Funeral Director / Embalmer

• High-Impact, Growth-Focused Opportunity (Apprentices and Mortuary Students Encouraged to Apply)
  A high-volume, back-of-house funeral services provider urgently seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Funeral Director / Embalmer to join their fast-growing team.

This is a unique opportunity to build your career in a modern, high-skill environment that values mentorship, professional development, and excellence in care.
We’ve partnered with a rapidly expanding embalming, cremation, and transport service that supports 200+ funeral homes, coroners, and medical facilities throughout a broad regional network. This team operates out of a centralized facility, equipped with cutting-edge prep spaces, clean HVAC systems, and a leadership team that truly invests in its staff.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

???? $60,000

• $100,000+ compensation (top earners already hitting six figures)
  ???? Firefighter-style schedule
• On-call ~6 nights/month
  ???? Every other weekend is a 3
• or 4-day weekend
  ???? All work is in-house
• No travel required
  ???? Hands-on training in complex, advanced cases
  ???? Modern, well-equipped facility with top-tier ventilation and prep tools
  ???? Succession/ownership potential for long-term team players
  ???? Ongoing mentorship in advanced techniques, including facial reconstruction
  ???? Positive, team-oriented culture focused on growth, support, and professionalism

Annual Volume:

???? ~1,500 cremations/year
⚰️ ~1,100 embalming cases/year

Who They’re Looking For:

Licensed Funeral Director and/or Embalmer (or in process of licensing)
Detail-driven, calm under pressure, and dependable
Thrives in a fast-paced, back-of-house environment
Open to relocating to a safe, affordable, and growing Midwestern region
Team player with long-term career goals in funeral serviceAssociate’s degree or higher in Mortuary Science
State license or ability to obtain one in any state in the Midwest

What They Offer:

Open to relocating to a safe, affordable, and growing Midwest city
Competitive pay $60,000

• $100,000
  On-call about 6 nights/month (Every other weekend is a 3
• or 4-day weekend) Ongoing mentorship in advanced skills like facial reconstruction
  Future ownership/succession potential for the right long-term fit
  Apply Today!

To learn more or apply confidentially, Email your resume or Contact information to Jerome.brooks@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.