Funeral Director/Embalmer

Family-owned and -operated funeral home, serving over 300 calls per year in Johnson City, TN, seeks to add a fifth member to a strong 4-person team.

Proud recipients of the 2023 NFDA Best of the Best award, we believe in strong teamwork, open communication, accountability, excellent customer service, and professional development for all staff members.

This position will initially emphasize embalming and preparation room responsibilities, including restorative work, dressing, cosmetology, and care of the deceased. The successful candidate must also be capable of arranging and directing funerals and supporting families as business needs require. Schedule flexibility is important, as responsibilities may shift between preparation room operations and funeral service duties based on staffing levels and service volume.

Our facility is attractive, well-maintained, and has the tools you need to work at a high level.

As the 3rd generation owner of Morris-Baker, Preston McKee believes in having established processes and systems as well as an open-book style of management to foster improvements and change. He is both involved and available in day-to-day operations.

Johnson City, TN, is a city of 72,500 offering festivals, locally-owned restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and plenty of recreational activities, including the sixteen-mile Tweetsie Trail. Our city offers close proximity to the Appalachian Trail, national parks, lakes, and tourist destinations including Jonesborough (home of the International Storytelling Festival), Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, and Asheville, North Carolina.

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Required Licensure

• Valid and applicable state Funeral Director and Embalmer License with a clear disciplinary record.
• Valid state issued drivers license in good standing and acceptable driving record.