Career Opportunities
Illinois Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Chicagoland
If you are an Illinois Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in search of an opportunity that offers a 3 day work week and freedom from an office environment, then Compassion Funeral Service is meant for you. We are in search of experienced Funeral Directors and Embalmers for our ever growing organization. Bolster your career and change your path with Compassion Funeral Service!
Expectations
With communication as one of our core values, we have clear concise expectations of our staff:
- Perform all expected duties of a Licensed Funeral Director and embalmer including but not limited to:
- Follows direction of the Dispatch Department
- Prompt and respectful transport of the deceased
- Leading and directing staff on dispatched calls
- Maintaining professionalism in all interactions
- Embalming, dressing/casketing, ETC.
- Lead funeral services, make arrangements with family, process paperwork for permits and death certificates, ETC.
- Follow procedure and perform all duties up to Company Standards
What We Offer
- The opportunity for work/life balance in the funeral service industry
- Nowhere specific to report to between dispatches
- Competitive wage structure which is coupled with Top-tier benefit offerings
- Commitment to the development/education of professionals interested in developing their skills or assisting those who pursue mortuary school/apprenticeships.
Given the structure of our organization, there is some variability in income mostly defined by individual capacity and skill set; wages for a full time licensed funeral director and embalmer with us typically range between $72,000 and $96,000, but can enter into six figures for driven full time colleagues once established.
About You
- A Licensed Illinois Funeral Director and Embalmer
- Base Knowledge of all aspects of Funeral Directing
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 150 lbs
- 2 Years of Experience
- Motivated to learn and grow as a Funeral Director and Embalmer
- Superior communication and attention to detail
- All licensed directors should be able to properly and safely perform any tasks assigned to them
If you are interested, please send your resume and references to careers@compassionfs.com
All candidates considered for a position with Compassion Funeral Service are subject to a Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record Review, and a Drug Screening.
Your application will be reviewed with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Compassion Funeral Service may process some of your personal data for the purpose of search and selection of a suitable candidate as outlined above.
For more information on this great opportunity, please contact us at 224-616-7620 or careers@compassionfs.com.
Who We Are:
Compassion Funeral Service is Northern Illinois’ largest third party mortuary trade and supplementary staffing service. We offer a wide range of services designed to support our clients. These services include: removals, embalming, livery services, funeral lead and assistance, cremation, and much more. We currently work with a highly diverse group of over 165 clients across an eight-county service area around Chicagoland.
Why Work with Us:
We offer a flexible three day a week schedule, offering full time team members up to four days off a week. We also pride ourselves on being a teaching trade service; committed to the education of individuals interested in mortuary science and offer a broad view of the field to newcomers. We offer a highly competitive wage structure which is coupled with a robust benefits package not easily matched in your typical funeral home setting. We are rapidly expanding and offer the opportunity for career growth and a chance for our staff to experience the diversity of our industry from both a rural and urban perspective. We work remotely, so when you are not actively performing a service for the company, you have the opportunity to be at home doing the things you enjoy.
Where We Are Located:
Compassion Funeral Service operates out of the following ten (10) counties around Chicagoland: • McHenry County • Cook County • Lake County • Kane County • Kendall County • Boone County • DeKalb County • DuPage County • Will County • Winnebago County
Full Time Employment Benefits:
Full-Time Definition: Full Time Employment with Compassion Funeral Service requires a minimum of just three (3) day a week. We currently operate on twenty-four hour block schedule similar to that of a firefighter or police officer, (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am). For those of you looking for more time off during the week this may be a great opportunity for you, especially in an industry where long grueling hours are all too common. For those who are motivated we offer the opportunity at highly competitive wages. Team members are allowed to pick up shifts as they wish, allowing them to earn the wage they want.
Team members do not actively work during the full duration of each shift. We operate on a rotating schedule with three funeral directors on during the day and three during the evening, to alleviate fatigue. We offer flexible scheduling and have fostered a fruitful company culture. Everyone on our staff seeks to see Compassion Funeral Service continue to grown and thrive. We welcome newcomers. Given the structure of our organization, average wages for full time employees vary. Team members dedicated and committed to hard work may see wages on the higher end of what is common in this field. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual.
- Top Tier Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Options- 50% Employer Contribution
- Top Tier Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance- 50% Employer Contribution
- Fully Paid $100,000 Life Insurance
- Fully Paid Vision
- Voluntary 401K/Retirement Benefit Plan
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life (Additional Coverage)
- Voluntary Accident Coverage
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- 6 Days Paid Time Off ($1,200 Value)