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Funeral Director / Embalmer
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Anderson & Garrett Funeral Home
Nashville, TN (In Person)
$50,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Overview Join our compassionate team as a Funeral Director / Embalmer, where you will play a vital role in honoring loved ones and supporting grieving families through every step of the funeral process. You will coordinate funeral arrangements, prepare bodies for services, and provide empathetic guidance to families during their most challenging moments. Your dedication will help bring comfort and closure to those we serve, all while maintaining a respectful and dignified environment. We are very proud to say that we are one of the few remaining funeral homes in the middle Tennessee area that has remained family owned and operated throughout it's entire history. Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee funeral arrangements, including planning services, coordinating logistics, and communicating with families to meet their wishes. Prepare bodies for viewing through embalming, cosmetology, sanitation, and dissection procedures, ensuring respectful handling at all times. Perform embalming procedures utilizing physiology and anatomy knowledge to preserve remains effectively. Provide bereavement support by offering compassionate guidance and emotional reassurance to grieving families. Manage event planning for funeral services, including setup, coordination with vendors, and ensuring smooth execution of ceremonies. Conduct heavy lifting of caskets and body containers safely while adhering to sanitation standards. Assist with sales activities related to funeral merchandise and pre-arranged services, ensuring transparent communication with clients. Qualifications Valid licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in accordance with state or local regulations. Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, sanitation practices, and embalming techniques. Experience in funeral directing with excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally. Ability to perform dissection when necessary for embalming or educational purposes. Physical stamina for heavy lifting and standing for extended periods during preparations and services. Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills to support bereaved families effectively. We are proud to be a family owned and operated funeral home offering traditional burial services, celebration of life services, and cremation services. Our professional staff is here to answer any questions or concerns about your funeral, cremation, or pre-planning arrangement needs. This is a business where "family owned" has special significance. We are honored to serve the families that select our funeral home in their greatest time of need and work to provide a healing experience through the services that we provide. The ethics, values, and standards that have built the company's reputation for nearly 75 years are still in place and controlled by the same family.