Job Title: Licensed Funeral Director

Location: Darlington Cremation and Burial Service in Kalispell, Montana.

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Call

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and licensed Funeral Director in Montana to join our dedicated team. This role will focus on meeting with families, conducting transfers, and providing on-call support to ensure that every family we serve receives exceptional care and respect during their time of need. This position is suited to someone with a strong commitment to professionalism and a genuine desire to serve families with sensitivity and empathy.

Responsibilities

Family Meetings and Arrangements

Meet with families to arrange funeral and memorial services that reflect each loved one’s life and legacy.

Guide families through service options, including burial, cremation, and memorial choices, helping them make informed decisions.

Complete all necessary paperwork and documents, such as death certificates, permits, and authorizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.

Funeral Services & Ceremony Oversight

Coordinate and direct funeral services, ensuring all elements are carried out seamlessly and according to the family's wishes.

Oversee or assist with preparations for visitations, viewings, and ceremonies, ensuring that each service reflects the family’s wishes with dignity and respect.

Transfer and Transport Duties

Conduct transfers from the place of death (hospitals, residences, nursing facilities) to the funeral home, ensuring that the transfer process is conducted with respect and care.

Maintain professionalism and sensitivity in interactions with families and healthcare professionals during transfers.

On-Call Responsibilities

Be available on an on-call schedule basis to respond to service needs promptly, including after-hours transfers and family support.

Ensure timely response and presence at the funeral home, hospitals, or other locations as required.

Community and Client Family Support

Offer supportive guidance to families, demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding.

Represent the funeral home in a professional manner, fostering a trusted relationship with families, community members, and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Licensed Funeral Director in the state of Montana (or ability to obtain Montana licensure).

At least 5 years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director (preferred, but not required).

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to compassionate service.

Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, such as transfers and lifting, with appropriate care.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, EDRS, arrangement documents and standard business and accounting practices.

Availability:

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including being on call for nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Why Join Us?

Working with our team means becoming part of a supportive environment dedicated to helping families through difficult times. Our funeral home culture is committed to upholding the highest standards of service, respect, and community connection. If you are passionate about providing compassionate support to families and committed to a career of meaningful service, we invite you to apply.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and commitment to the funeral service profession to Darlington Cremation and Burial Service, Attn: Management Team at info@darlingtonfunerals.com. Please call if you have specific questions at 406-755-2662.

Wilderness Funeral Homes is seeking an office manager/ crematory tech. Will train and pay for licensing on crematory tech, no previous experience necessary. We are looking for someone professional, organized, and well-mannered. Motivated, and able to keep busy when things are slow.

Job Description- You will be working in the office for the form 10:00am to 4:00pm, Working with families on various funeral needs. You’ll be on call every other weekend for removals, and operating the Crematory.

Please email resumes to or for Job Application – daniel@wildernessfuneralhomes.com

Position

Office Manager/Crematory Tech

The Pay will Start out around 13 an hour then go up after License secured and after probation period. You will also receive on call bonuses.

Hours are Monday – Friday 10:00am- 4:00pm and on call.

Requirements

18 years or older

Valid driver’s license

Basic Computer and typing skills

Some people skills

Heavy Lifting

Organized

Living or willing to move to Malta

Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point is located in the northeastern part of Montana, about an hour drive on Hwy 2, from the North Dakota border.

We are looking for two part time Funeral Assistants. Please note, this is a job posting for Assistants only at this time, not for a Licensed position.

Job duties include:

Assistance on funerals

Transport of remains to and from locations

Removal of remains from place of death

Help maintain facility and vehicles

Some office related work

Requirements:

Must be physically capable of lifting at least 50lbs from any position.

Be able to take direction from funeral directors

Be self motivated

Flexible; work some evenings and weekends

Valid driver’s license

Wage will be discussed at the time of interview.

Please email: csmc@nemont.net for further details and an application.

Bullis Mortuary is seeking a full time Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer or a Mortician Intern. Bullis Mortuary is a full-service mortuary serving the Crow Indian Reservation and Big Horn County Montana. The mortuary is located in Hardin, Montana about 50 miles from Billings, Montana on I-90. We currently have two licensed funeral directors and three office staff and removal personnel. This is a great opportunity for an intern or a new graduate to learn all aspects of funeral service. The Bullis Mortuary was established in 1914 and has been owned by the Bullis family for 107 years.

Mortician Responsibilities:

• Meeting with families

• Helping families plan services

• Embalming and preparing bodies

• Directing funerals

• Driving hearse and removal vehicles

• Coordinating with clergy and cemetery personnel

Mortician Requirements:

•  An associate degree in funeral service or mortuary science program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education

• Passed the National Board Exam

 email: bullismortuary@icloud.com

Smith Funeral Chapels are looking to hire an organized Mortician to assist clients with making funeral arrangements, directing funerals, and to perform embalming services. The Mortician will provide clients with counsel and comfort. You will assist with transporting the deceased to the funeral home, and oversee their preparation and care by embalming, dressing and cosmetically enhancing them. You will assist clients with selecting caskets, pallbearers and religious leaders.

Smith Chapels operates funeral homes in Billings, Laurel, Columbus and Red Lodge, Montana for over 100 years.  We value team-oriented individuals with a desire to make the highest quality service to families their paramount objective.  We offer competitive salary, fantastic insurance and retirement benefits, paid time off program, and a family environment to our employees. 

Top applicants are organized, skilled and meticulous.

Mortician Responsibilities:

• Meeting with clients to explain services, and to make funeral, cremation and interment arrangements.

• Providing clients with pricing information and preparing contracts.

• Arranging transport of deceased people to funeral home.

• Obtaining documents and permits related to embalming and funerals from various sources.

• Referring clients to reputable grief counselors.

• Ensuring cleanliness of equipment and preparation room.

• Embalming, dressing, cosmetically enhancing and casketing deceased people.

• Arranging flowers, religious leaders and pallbearers for funeral.

• Providing wake, graveside, funeral and interment services.

• Driving hearse, limousines, and removal vehicles as needed.

Mortician Requirements:

• Associate degree in mortuary science from an accredited mortuary school as accepted by the State of Montana.

• Valid state licensure as a Mortician in Montana or the ability to reciprocate another state’s license under Montana standards.

• 1+ years’ work experience as Mortician.

• Willingness to be licensed as a crematory technician.

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driver history.

• Proficient knowledge of various religions, cultures and customs.

• Outstanding communication skills.

• Excellent people skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to focus for extended periods.

• Physically strong and dexterous.  Must be able to lift 75 pounds from different positions.

Please submit your resume’ and three references to:

Smith Funeral Chapels

925 South 27th Street

Billings, Montana 59101

Or email to: info@smithfuneralchapels.com   Feel free to call 406-245-6427 with inquiries as well.