Embalmer Program Administrator-Anatomy & Neurobiology
University of Tennessee at Martin
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Description
- Advises funeral service professionals (Embalmers) on aspects of entire body donation.
- Confers with donors: Sets up medical screenings and establishes authority of next of kin or power of attorney for legal authorization.
- Oversees aspects of labs for courses, crematory, and preparation facility.
- Prepares donors for storage; orders and pays for operating costs of preparation and transportation of donors.
- Offers counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends. Displays respect for donors and donor families. Protects the rights and privacy of the deceased and next of kin.
- Consults with families or friends of the deceased to assist with post-mortem details, such as obituaries or plans for services.
- Maintains a donor file list; attains signed/approved forms of release, cremation, and disposition of the deceased and assists others with the preparation of legal forms (i.e., death certificate for donor).
- Manages personnel accountable for financial records, ordering merchandise, preparing accounts, and entering and tracking the transportation of the deceased.
- Establishes relationships with hospices, funeral homes, and other institutions of donor awareness.
- Develop and maintain relationships with organizations to increase donor awareness.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science, Biology, or a closely related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of related work experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Certificate from an accredited College of Mortuary Science and four (4) years’ work-related experience. Ability to work with deceased bodies and grieving persons required. (Funeral service experience including, the preservation of the deceased and administrative experience as it pertains to legal forms, funeral service laws, shipping and receiving of the deceased, and overall funeral home management preferred).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Funeral Director and Embalmer State of Tennessee licensure preferred. Licenses must be kept in good standing with the state board, which includes renewal fees and continuing education. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in embalming and working with all aspects of the human body.
- Ability to provide empathy when dealing with grieving families.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to learn FileMaker Pro database.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. Must be available to be "on call" on a regular rotating schedule on weekends on a monthly basis.
About this role
University of Tennessee at Martin's Embalmer Program Administrator bridges funeral service education with donor family support and facility operations. You'd coordinate body donation logistics—from initial medical screening and legal authorization through storage, cremation, and final disposition—while managing the preparation facility, labs, and crematory. The role requires equal parts clinical oversight and compassionate engagement: you'll prepare detailed donor files, handle legal documentation, counsel bereaved families, and manage the financial and logistical details of donor transportation and care.
This position suits someone with solid funeral service credentials and administrative experience. You'll need an Associate's degree in Mortuary Science or related field plus four years of relevant work experience (or a Bachelor's with two years, or a mortuary certificate with four years). Tennessee Funeral Director and Embalmer licensure is preferred and must remain in good standing. Beyond technical embalming skills and familiarity with funeral home operations, you need strong written and verbal communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn FileMaker Pro. Equally important is genuine empathy for grieving families and comfort working directly with deceased bodies.
The work is based in Memphis and requires occasional evening and weekend availability, including a rotating on-call schedule most weekends each month. This is a full-time, in-office role that demands both procedural precision and human sensitivity.
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