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Careers

Schrader Funeral Home & Crematory, a respected, long-standing local business in Ballwin, MO, is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional service to families during difficult times. Our staff members are vital to upholding our commitment to dignity and integrity.


We offer a range of career opportunities that serve our community, from licensed funeral directors and embalmers to administrative staff and support roles. At Schrader, you’ll find a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work directly makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are a proud local business rooted in the Ballwin community, not a large corporation.


If you are looking for a fulfilling career with purpose and the chance to serve the Ballwin and greater St. Louis, Missouri, community with compassion and excellence, please contact us to explore opportunities.


 

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:


Licensed Funeral Director

Position Summary


We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and professional Licensed Funeral Director to join our experienced team in Ballwin, MO. In this role, you will walk alongside families during their most difficult moments, managing every aspect of the funeral service with dignity, integrity, and absolute attention to detail. You will coordinate with our specialized support staff—including administrators, apprentices, and greeters—to ensure flawless execution of visitations, ceremonies, and cremations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Family Arrangements: Guide families thoughtfully through the funeral, burial, or cremation planning process, respecting their wishes, values, and budgets.
  • Service Direction: Direct all details of visitations, funeral ceremonies, celebrations of life, and memorial services across our facilities or off-site locations (churches, cemeteries).
  • Logistics & Coordination: Coordinate the local transfer of remains, schedule clergy and multi-agency escorts, handle funeral processions (hearse and lead vehicles), and manage graveside committal services.
  • Administrative & Regulatory Compliance: Secure medical certificates, accurately complete legal paperwork, file life insurance matters, and assist with hosting online obituaries and guestbooks on schrader.com.


Qualifications & Requirements

  • Licensure: Must hold or be immediately eligible for a valid Funeral Director license issued by the State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors (Missouri Division of Professional Registration).
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited Mortuary Science program (Associate or Bachelor’s degree) preferred.
  • Experience: Experience practicing in a full-service funeral home environment preferred.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding customer service skills characterized by deep empathy, emotional resilience, and clear communication.
  • Logistics: Possession of a valid Class E driver’s license with an insurable, clean driving record for operating automotive funeral equipment.


What We Offer

  • A supportive, team-oriented workspace rooted in community care.
  • Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, vision, dental, retirement, generous paid time off, life insurance options, clothing allowance and dry-cleaning allowance).
  • Meaningful work with a multigenerational independent firm where your dedication is truly recognized.

 

To apply for this position, please contact us via email or call us at (636) 227-5511 to explore opportunities.