Job Opportunities

Who we are: Gearty-Delmore is a family-owned firm that has been a good training ground for in-coming and current mortuary science students for many years--in fact, we have been experiencing 2nd generation students (children of former students) working with us. We offer great participation of the students with daily work at the funeral chapels and welcome their participation working visitations, funerals and interacting with the families and faith communities we serve.

Where we are: Gearty-Delmore is located in Robbinsdale, Plymouth and St. Louis Park suburbs. In addition to serving these communities, we reach out to the whole metro area to assist families in need and offer our service to all.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Our requirements for this position include good people skills, willingness to learn, hard worker and an openness to learn new aspects of everything funeral-related. Our qualifications would be a current student or soon to be enrolled student at the Program of Mortuary Science.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive hourly rate for scheduled work and further compensation when assisting with transfers. This position also offers an apartment at our St. Louis Park location, utilities and rent included in the job. Located on the bus line, near major highways and convenient to shopping center/retail stores. Light chapel duties plus scheduled time at other chapels and rotation schedule with other night attendants.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Mike Lyons at mlyons@delmore.com 

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Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels

Mike Lyons

3888 W. Broadway

Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Who we are: Family owned and operated funeral home since 1958

Where we are: Richfield, Minnesota. First ring suburb south of Minneapolis on bus line and close to light rail station.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Morris Nilsen Chapel is looking to fill the position of a live in night attendant. Duties would include but are not limited to taking death calls after hours, assisting on transfers to the funeral home, cleaning of the funeral home's fleet of vehicles, light cleaning in the chapel, assisting on funerals and visitations when needed. You would be working with another night attendant on scheduling. Usually an every other night and every other weekend rotation. We're looking for a self motivated, responsible individual with a valid drivers license who fits in with our established team.

Compensation & Benefits:

As a night attendant, you would be paid an hourly wage while on duty with the opportunity to earn more for each transfer you assist on. Housing and utilities would be included. You would have a private apartment in the chapel.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Steve Pierson at steven@morrisnilsen.com 

Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

Steve Pierson

6527 Portland Ave. S.

Richfield, MN 55423

Who we are: Gearty-Delmore is a family-owned firm that has been a good training ground for in-coming and current mortuary science students for many years--in fact, we have been experiencing 2nd generation students (children of former students) working with us. We offer great participation of the students with daily work at the funeral chapels and welcome their participation working visitations, funerals and interacting with the families and faith communities we serve.

Where we are: Gearty-Delmore is located in Robbinsdale, Plymouth and St. Louis Park suburbs. In addition to serving these communities, we reach out to the whole metro area to assist families in need and offer our service to all.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Our requirements for this position include good people skills, willingness to learn, hard worker and an openness to learn new aspects of everything funeral-related. Our qualifications would be a current student or soon to be enrolled student at the Program of Mortuary Science.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive hourly rate for scheduled work and further compensation when assisting with transfers.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Michael J. Lyons at mlyons@delmore.com  

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Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels

Michael J. Lyons

3888 W. Broadway

Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Who we are: Metro First Call serves funeral homes, medical colleges, and medical examiners with transportation, embalming, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and more. We believe that people are important, quality is essential, and a positive attitude is a way of life.

Where we are: Metro First Call serve the entire state of Minnesota from our location just south of the twin cities.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

This position will require a Minnesota driver's license. We are looking for team players who are reliable, detail-oriented, and excited to learn. We have on-call and on-site positions available.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive hourly wage depends upon the type of position.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Mary Koch at office@metrofirstcall.com

email us for an application form

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Metro First Call

Mary Koch

12600 Creek View Ave

Savage, MN 55378

Who we are: Our Care Team is looking to grow! This would be a position at our central care facility in Middleton, WI, for a full-time funeral director/embalmer.

Cress Funeral and Cremation Services creates personalized funeral & cremation services in Wisconsin. A funeral service can be one of the most difficult decisions for a family to make. It's important that they find someone who will provide them with solace and support when it matters the most to minimize their pain during this time. Our caring team has been arranging tributes since 1868. They are sensitive to the needs of each family and strive for meaningful tributes that families deserve.

Please find more details in the job posting at our parent company's website: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SIG1005SIGM/JobBoard/25f0a774-289e-4deb-a0c0-2982887ab0ba/?q=&o=distance&w=53705%2C+Madison%2C+Wisconsin%2C+USA&wc=-89.43826560748627%2C43.081474698174574&we=-89.48826700000004%2C43.131474999999995%7C-89.38826699999998%2C43.031475000000015&wpst=4 

Where we are: We offer dignified funeral home and cremation services out of our 8 locations in the Madison area.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Valid and applicable state Funeral Director and Embalmer License; reciprocal across states and in good standing.

Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is based on experience. Our director schedule allows for a work life balance working every other weekend with on call shifts being around 3 times per month.

Benefits include:

Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.

Robust Health and Welfare Plans, savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being, and help navigate life’s challenges.

Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.

Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.

Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

How to apply:

Please visit our website for further details, Visit the job posting at our parent company's website: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SIG1005SIGM/JobBoard/25f0a774-289e-4deb-a0c0-2982887ab0ba/?q=&o=distance&w=53705%2C+Madison%2C+Wisconsin%2C+USA&wc=-89.43826560748627%2C43.081474698174574&we=-89.48826700000004%2C43.131474999999995%7C-89.38826699999998%2C43.031475000000015&wpst=4 

Cress Funeral Home

Hiring Department

3610 Speedway Road

53705

Who we are: Join a team of experienced, innovative funeral professionals at a family owned funeral home in southeastern Minnesota. Mahn Family Funeral Home in the Rochester area has an immediate opening for a full time Minnesota licensed funeral director or intern. Responsibilities would include all aspects of funeral service. Individual must be a self-motivated person, able to think independently and contribute as a part a team.

Where we are: Rochester, MN is the #3 Best City to Live in the USA on Livibility’s top 100 places to live. It is just 85 miles southeast of Minneapolis and home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic with plenty of year-round social, community and recreational activities. Visit https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/ to see what all Rochester has to offer.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Must have a Minnesota Funeral Director's License or a Minnesota Funeral Director's Internship

Compensation & Benefits:

This position comes with competitive compensation based on experience, with a flexible schedule that includes an attractive work/life balance, consisting of one night a week and every other weekend with another director on call, paid vacation, retirement plan, and health, life, and short/long term insurance. Rochester, MN is the #3 Best City to Live in the USA on Livibility’s top 100 places to live. It is just 85 miles southeast of Minneapolis and home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic with plenty of year-round social, community and recreational activities. Visit https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/ to see what all Rochester has to offer.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Joe Mahn at jmahn62@gmail.com 

Mahn Family Funeral Home

Joe Mahn

P.O. Box 111

Red Wing, MN 55066

Who we are: We are an independently owned firm serving families of all faiths and denominations. Our motto is: “Where Service and Caring is Our Profession “

Where we are: We are 200 miles west of Minneapolis or 100 north of Sioux Falls, SD OR 140 south of Fargo, ND

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Be able to obtain a SD license

Compensation & Benefits:

Wage depends on experience, health insurance, retirement, all license fees, clothing allowance, annual bonus

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Chad C Osthus at co1974@yahoo.com 

Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel

Chad C Osthus

1311 4th St NE

Watertown, SD 57201

Northfield Funeral Home: Benson & Langehough Funeral Home & Cremation and Bierman Funeral Home & Crematory

Who we are: We are a relaxed, task-oriented team, that goes above and beyond for the families we serve. There's no expectation to complete tasks we are unwilling to do ourselves, but more of a team mindset. We treat each other as colleagues, with respect.

Where we are: Northfield is a wonderful town. It’s close enough to the cities to enjoy many of the things that they have to offer. It is also amongst two colleges, farms, and a thriving downtown. You can get the best of both worlds. We serve many of the families in town and value the good relationships we have grown through our service.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

A Minnesota mortuary science license is required. A successful candidate will be an independent person with a strong work ethic. It is also imperative that they be community-minded and have strong oral and written communication skills. Job duties will include all facets of funeral service: removals, arrangements, embalming, applying cosmetics, services, crematory operation and other duties affiliated with the day-to-day tasks of operating the funeral home. We have a smaller, separate retort for pet cremations and would ask that any potential candidate be willing to learn and help with the operation of our pet crematory as well as work with families that have had a pet pass away.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary $65,000-$100,000 per year
• Fringe benefits (Health Insurance, 401K)
• On call schedule of every other day, every other weekend with 4 days off every 2 weeks
• Paid time off: minimum 2 weeks per year
• Company vehicle

There is an opportunity for advancement at our funeral home. If you are looking for a long-term position where you can continue to grow, this is the place for you.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Bryce Beckstrand at bryce@northfieldfuneral.com 

Bierman Funeral Home & Crematory

Bryce Beckstrand

1316 Division Street South

Northfield, MN 55057

Who we are: Do you want personal and professional growth in the death care profession? Does innovative and progressive thinking appeal to you? Do you want new and creative ways to serve families that will reward you as well as them? How about a clear vision of your future in funeral service? If these ideas appeal to you, you need to apply to Michaelson Funeral Home for a position as a licensed mortician or intern. Currently, Michaelson Funeral Home is accepting resumes for a mortician licensed in Minnesota or an intern working toward a Minnesota license. The applicant should be eager to perform duties in all aspects of funeral service, be willing to engage in progressive thinking and planning for new and innovative ways to serve and connect with families, and be committed to personal and professional growth in the death care profession.

Where we are: We serve the communities of Owatonna, Kenyon and West Concord and the surrounding area.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Currently licensed or an intern working toward a license to practice mortuary care in the state of Minnesota.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes, but is not limited to: salary from 65,000 to 95,000, health, 401k, vacation, license and continuing education, personal enrichment and professional development.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Ray Bartlett at ray@michaelsonfuneral.com 

Michaelson Funeral Home

Ray Bartlett

PO Box 482

Owatonna, Minnesota 55060

Who we are: We are looking for a Wisconsin Licensed Funeral Director to join our team. The ideal candidate would be assisting with all aspects of funeral service from the removal to burials. Other job duties include housekeeping, filing paperwork, embalming, cosmetics, assisting in arrangements, phone calling and scheduling appointments.

Where we are: Baraboo, Wissconsin is know for their deep roots in the circus. We are home to Devil's Lake State Park and minutes away from Wisconsin Dells. Our community has a population of roughly 14,000 and the funeral home serves about 150 families a year. Baraboo is a growing community with plenty of after work activities and clubs to welcome you.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Must hold a Wisconsin Funeral Directors License.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is based off of experience. Hours and non call schedule is flexible. Paid time off is offered as well as a 401k and yearly bonus.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Mandy Ertzat ertzyjean@yahoo.com 

Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home

Mandy Ertz

401 Madison Ave.

Baraboo, WI 53913

Who we are: We are a smaller, family operated firm. We offer a flexible work schedule; any on call times are shared with the owner. Relaxed work environment; we understand the employees are what make the business work.

Where we are: We are located in Jamestown, ND. It is a town of 16000 people which gives you the opportunity to create relationships outside of the funeral home, with people you serve.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

positive attitude, attention to detail, dependability, organized, and have the ability to work independently

Compensation & Benefits:

competitive salary & benefits depending on experience

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Truman Haut at info@hautfuneralhome.com 

Haut Funeral Home

Truman Haut

PO Box 965

Jamestown, ND 58401

Who we are: Helgeson Funeral Home

Where we are: 

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Helgeson Funeral Homes and Cremation, located in Northern Minnesota, has a current opening for a full-time Licensed Mortician or Intern. Individual must be motivated and willing to learn all aspects of funeral service, with effective communication skills and ability to work independently. Helgeson’s is a family-owned and operated funeral home with three locations, including an on-site crematory and a state of the art prep room. We offer competitive wages (based on experience), paid vacation, paid health insurance, paid license, and 401K match with profit sharing, clothing allowance, tuition reimbursement, ownership possibility within 3-5 years.

Roseau offers an outdoor paradise – it is a family-friendly small town with a rich hockey tradition and school spirit, and it is home to Polaris Industries. World class fishing is nearby Lake of the Woods.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Compensation & Benefits:

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Nicholas J. Kvidt at nkvidt@gmail.com 

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Helgeson Funeral Home

Nicholas J. Kvidt

1207 3rd St NE

Roseau, MN 56751

Who we are: Family owned Funeral Home with a strong reputation and laid back working environment

Where we are: Single funeral home in Clinton, Iowa with a call volume around 180 calls per year

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Mortuary School Graduate with a solid work ethic and willingness to learn the position

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary, relocation assistance, health insurance, flexible schedule

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Ben or Dave Ludemann at papefuneralhome@mchsi.com 

Pape Funeral Home

Ben or Dave Ludemann

2308 Pershing Blvd

Clinton

Who we are: We are hiring for interns at the following Vertin Funeral Home Locations: Fergus Falls, MN Detroit Lakes, MN Ortonville, MN and Morris, MN

Where we are: Fergus Falls, MN Detroit Lakes, MN Ortonville, MN and Morris, MN

Requirements & Qualifications:  

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree from Accredited Mortuary Science Program plus additional college credits as required in the applicable state

Successful completion of the National Board Examination

Successful completion of the applicable State Board Examination

Valid Funeral Director and/or Embalmer State Licensure

Valid Driver’s License

Compensation & Benefits:

$60k-$84K depending upon experience.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Brittany Klutz at careers@vertin.com 

Vertin

Brittany Klutz-Talent Acquisition

8000 W. 78th Street Suite 450

Edina, MN 55439

Who we are: At Wulff Funeral Home our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

Where we are: Since 1884 Wulff Funeral Home has established an outstanding reputation emulating grace and dignity while serving hundreds of families throughout the St. Paul and Twin City Metro Area of Minnesota. Our staff of professionals hold years of experience in caring for families. We are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service, and professional integrity.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

The Funeral Director, Removal Specialist has the honor of respectfully bringing loved ones into our care.

The Specialist will be performing removals on a full time basis and the schedule will be determined in collaboration with you.

We are looking for a Funeral Director/Embalmer with an active license in Minnesota or the ability to reciprocate another state’s license to Minnesota. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Compensation & Benefits:

This position offers premium compensation at $80,000 and includes a generous benefit offering. Vacation, sick and personal days are all separate in our company. We have a matching 6% 401K with health, dental, and vision insurance. The company will cover expenses related to licensing, and will offer relocation assistance if relocation is necessary.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Trista Kosiba at trista.kosiba@sci-us.com 

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Wulff Funeral Home

Trista Kosiba

1485 White Bear Avenue North

St. Paul, MN 55106

Who we are: For a non-traditional job posting, please use the following to view our employment opportunity: https://vimeo.com/739007691/54cbf0f677 

Hartquist Funeral Home is seeking a licensed funeral director or intern to join our team of four full-time funeral directors and two part-time funeral directors. We are located in southwest Minnesota and serve approximately 250 families each year.

Our funeral home is dedicated to serving families with dignity, integrity, and transparency. Our mission is to educate families of their options for ceremony, facilitate a meaningful ceremony of their loved one, and provide a platform for the family and community to move forward in a healthy grief journey.

We are committed to our employees and wish for each of them to be successful throughout life both professionally and personally.

Professionally, we operate on a team-based philosophy and positive workplace environment, with emphasis on communication. We value each of our employees’ opinions equally and encourage sharing new ideas to better our funeral home and service to families. Our philosophy in funeral service follows the guidelines of the Wolfelt Experience approach; each of our directors have been sponsored to attend and certified.

Personally, we promote growth to the individual outside of their professional role. We also understand the balance that needs to exist for the caregiver and strive to foster a relationship within our communities. We utilize a balanced on-call schedule, with four-day weekends off every other week, while one director of our team chooses to take every weekend off.

Where we are: Our funeral home has a physical presence in five communities throughout southwest Minnesota. We are located in between the larger communities of Marshall, Minnesota and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Being near to Sioux Falls offers all of the shopping, dining, entertainment, access to a regional airport, etc, but you can come home to a clean and enjoyable community with great hospitals, schools, community and local government. Our landscape is made up of prairie, agricultural farms, and local businesses. The communities we serve place an emphasis on health facilities, schools, and most importantly, their people.

The role of the funeral director is respected and the conversation of ‘why we do what we do’ in caring for our dead continues to be communicated and understood.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Requirements of the individual we are seeking are:

- Team based approach to workplace.

- Positive attitude and ability to communicate.

- Willingness to grow professionally and personally.

- Desire to make a difference in the lives bereaved families, friends, and communities.

- Passion for improving and spreading knowledge of the value of funeral service.

- Funeral Director’s License in MN or ability to attain (MN requires a four year degree or functional equivalent).

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is to be determined on each unique applicant (salary range of $55,000 - $90,000).

Other benefits include:

- Wolfelt Experience training and certification

- Family Health Insurance

- Profit Sharing Plan

- Paid Vacation

- Loyalty Bonus Structure

- Cell Phone Allowance

- Several additional job perks

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Jeff Hartquist at hartquistluverne@gmail.com 

Hartquist Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Jeff Hartquist

207 Elm Street

Luverne, MN 56156

Who we are: Metro First Call serves funeral homes, medical colleges, and medical examiners with transportation, embalming, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and more. We believe that people are important, quality is essential, and a positive attitude is a way of life.

Where we are: Metro First Call serve the entire state of Minnesota from our location just south of the twin cities.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

This position will require a Minnesota funeral director's license and a Minnesota driver's license. We are looking for a team player who is compassionate, reliable, and detail-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation includes a competitive salary, full benefits (health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan), and PTO.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to Mary Koch at office@metrofirstcall.com

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Metro First Call

Mary Koch

12600 Creek View Ave

Savage, MN 55378

Who we are: Funeral Home

Where we are: Golden Valley, MN

Requirements & Qualifications:  

Graduation from accredited mortuary college required

A Valid State Funeral Director license required

Bachelor’s degree

High level of compassion and integrity

Good communication skills

Proficient in computers and the ability to use technology while meeting with families

Compensation & Benefits:

$34-$36 per hour

How to apply:

https://sci.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SCI/job/MN---Golden-Valley/Funeral-Director_Req119585

Who we are: Family owned business for 73 years. Two locations in the city of Milwaukee and we are opening a brand new location in the city of Muskego Wisconsin. We also have 2 crematories. Our one location in Milwaukee does mostly traditional funerals and our other location does mostly cremations along with some traditional funerals as well. We have a rock-solid reputation and although we have never advertised, our case volume has increased every year for the past 20 years.

Where we are: Our one location in Milwaukee attracts most of the Hispanic funerals in Milwaukee. Our second location serves probably the most diverse groups of people(s) in the greater Milwaukee area.

Requirements & Qualifications:  

We are simply looking for a good person with compassion and attention to detail. Whatever this new person is short on (experience wise) we can teach.

Compensation & Benefits:

New person can expect to make 40K to 60K per year. We have top of the line United Health Care insurance - company pays 70% and employee contributes 30%. Holidays and vacations are about standard in the industry.

How to apply:

Email your resume & cover letter to James N. Witkowiak at jwitkowiak@witkowiak.com

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Witkowiak Funeral Home

James N. Witkowiak

529 W. Historic Mitchell St.

Milwaukee, WI 53204