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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you driven to help others in their time of need? Are you looking for a compassionate and dignified career? Funeral service professionals include licensed funeral directors as well as funeral service associates, grief counselors, and support and administrative staff.

At A.J. Desmond & Sons, our goal is to attract and retain people motivated to provide excellent and innovative service. We want people who get the job done right while finding new ways to make our services even better. We want people committed to our core values of compassion, respect, integrity, and responsibility.

A family-owned firm, we strive to provide a fair and ethical work environment for all our employees. We are committed to a work environment where each employee feels valued, motivated and well-prepared to support the families we serve as well as the goals of the company. Accordingly, we seek long-term employment relationships.

Current listings are below. If we do not have a current opening that interests you, we still welcome the opportunity to get to know you. For more information on jobs and how to apply, please visit A.J. Desmond Job Openings

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We currently have two openings.

 

We are looking for an experienced full-time Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.

The Funeral Director and Embalmer duties include:

  • Providing the highest level of service to our client families with respect, dignity, and compassion
  • Caring of deceased including embalming, restoring, dressing, cosmetizing, casketing, and handling cremated remains
  • Preparing for and coordinating services 
  • Overseeing, directing and, as necessary, assisting any scheduled services 
  • Being knowledgeable of all programs and services offered
  • Ensuring the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct in all activities
  • Working collaboratively with other funeral professionals to exceed expectations 

This person must: 

  • Be a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in the state of Michigan
  • Have a minimum of four years previous funeral director/embalmer experience 
  • Be familiar with a wide range of religious and cultural funeral services and customs
  • Be passionate about and committed to delivering outstanding service   
  • Have excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Work in a professional, pleasant, and composed manner
  • Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and an insurable driving record 
  • Be able to stand for long periods of time and to lift and exert force as needed  

Salary commensurate with experience. We offer comprehensive benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off and more). 

 

 

We are looking for a part-time Funeral Service Associate to handle the following duties:

  • Answers phones
  • Greets and directs visitors
  • Assists grieving families
  • Transports deceased to and from funeral homes as directed
  • Prepares space for and attends to funeral services
  • Receives and moves flower arrangements
  • Supports and assists funeral directors to insure the highest quality, most professional, most ethical service
  • Monitors parking lot activities; prepared to direct traffic
  • Efficiently plans driving routes, drives and arrives at destinations as scheduled

A successful candidate must:

  • Possess and display an understanding of the funeral profession
  • Have a pleasant and responsive phone manner
  • Have adaptive/team player attitude
  • Have professional self-presentation
  • Be resourceful and able to multi-task 
  • Be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Be able to lift and move up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently
  • Be able to carefully lift and move deceased individuals 
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of professional experience
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and have an insurable driving record

This is a part time position, typically scheduled about 8-12 hours weekly with a varying schedule consisting mostly of weekends and some weekday evenings. A successful applicant needs availability on weekends from 8:00am-9:00pm and some availability Monday thru Friday from 5:00pm-about 9:30pm. 

2600 Crooks Rd.
Troy, MI 48084
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Royal Oak, MI 48073
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Troy, MI 48083
248-689-0700
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