Funeral Director and Embalmer

How many careers value compassion the same way they do knowledge and expertise? We do things differently at Arbor Memorial. Here, we focus on caring for others, on empathy, and on celebrating people in personalized ways. You’ll have our support as you serve families based on what matters most, every single day. You’ll gain valuable experience to advance in a worthwhile and rewarding career path, surrounded by kind colleagues and accessible leaders.

Working with Arbor means more than a competitive compensation package. We are invested in a culture of learning throughout our business and dedicated to providing health and wellness resources for all employees and their families. We also provide a robust pension plan to support your long-term financial planning and stability.

About this role:

Windsor Chapel Funeral Home (Banwell) is seeking a licensed Class 1 Funeral Director to join our Care Centre team in the Windsor region. Reporting to our Care Centre Manager, this full-time role is ideal for an experienced embalmer who is passionate about delivering exceptional decedent care and supporting high standards across multiple locations.

In this role, you will focus primarily on embalming and care centre operations, while also supporting key funeral service functions such as documentation, obituary management, and service preparation. You will contribute to the care and presentation of the deceased, ensuring dignity, professionalism, and attention to detail at every step.

This position supports seven funeral homes in the region and includes weekends on a rotating schedule.

Join Arbor Memorial and Windsor Chapel and grow your expertise as a skilled embalmer and Funeral Director within a collaborative and respected team.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Vacancy Status: This is a current vacancy and we are actively seeking to fill this role.

Salary: $56,000 - $70,000

Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities:

• Possesses a Class 1 Funeral Director’s license with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director.
• Displays proven, superior arrangement, directing and embalming skills.
• Passion for customer care demonstrated in previous professional experiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills with the ability to partner will all levels of the organization.
• Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.
• Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract.

Responsibilities:

• Arranges, coordinates and directs funeral ceremonies.

• Meets and surpasses the needs and expectations of the families we serve.

• Maintains active involvement within the community and is committed to building and establishing effective relationships and rapport.

• Arranging the transfer of the decedent from the place of death and/or going to place of death and performing the transfer.

• Preparing the decedent according to the wishes of the survivors and requirements of the law including transferring the decedent from stretcher to preparation table, washing, arterial and cavity embalming or basic preparation. Clothing the decedent and transferring the decedent from the preparation table to casket.

• Completing and maintaining all related documentation, including but not limited to embalming reports and decedent logs.

• Arranging the transfer of the decedent to and from the crematorium.

• Ensuring all legal and ethical requirements are communicated to the staff and fully adhered to.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than May 29, 2026.

About Us:

At Arbor Memorial, your career can mean more. As compassionate partners in each experience of remembrance and celebration, our team is a community focused on families and loved ones. It's rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of others. Our caring approach carries through in the way we treat one another as teammates.

Challenge yourself to grow in new directions and make your unique difference in ways that truly matter – join Arbor Memorial.

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