About the Role
As a Licensed Funeral Director on our team, your expertise in funeral planning, bereavement support, and service coordination will make a genuine difference in serving our communities.
Our Offer
• Base Yearly Salary of $65,000 - $75,000 plus performance-based bonuses
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus — paid to qualified candidates
• Company-Provided Housing and/or Relocation Package
• Company Vehicle for work-related use
• Monthly Medical Insurance Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Annual Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement into a Management Position
• Balanced On-call Schedule
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate funeral arrangements end-to-end — scheduling, transportation, service planning, and vendor/clergy logistics
• Walk grieving families through service options with compassion and patience, helping them make decisions that honor their loved one
• Prepare the deceased through embalming, cosmetology, and body preparation per industry standards
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation protocols, including handling of biological materials
• Handle heavy lifting of caskets and equipment safely and efficiently
• Document arrangements accurately and collaborate with the team to support families
Requirements
• Active Wisconsin Funeral Director license
• Expertise in embalming, cosmetology, body preparation, and working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Empathetic customer service skills with experience providing bereavement support
• Event planning skills to organize services that honor families' wishes and meet legal requirements
• Knowledge of sanitation protocols and ability to safely lift caskets and equipment
• Ability to clearly explain service options and guide families to decisions that fit their wishes and budget
About the Company
Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has served Chetek, WI for more than 150 years. In continued partnership with the Kolstad family who built and shaped the business, we provide individualized funeral and cremation services. We strive to guide every family we serve through life's most difficult moments with dignity and respect.
We're part of Legacy Succession Partners, a growing network of trusted funeral homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin, preserving the legacy of community-rooted funeral care. We're looking for someone to join our tight-knit, compassionate team — where every member is valued, supported, and given the resources to do meaningful work.