We are seeking a full-time Spanish and English speaking Funeral Director Apprentice to assist the Funeral Director in performing a variety of tasks during the preparation, planning, and execution of cremations ,funerals and memorial services. In this important role you will help to ensure the office and services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded. The primary focus for this position is to help the funeral director and staff ensure each and every person who calls or enters our doors feels so valued they feel as if they are our only family.
- In conjunction with the Funeral Director, consults with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their memorialization expectations.
- Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandising and service options available.
- Assists with obtaining information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance. Responsible for paperwork such as death certificates, permits, and certified copies of death certificates.
- Assists in coordinating all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.
- Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.
- Assists in the planning, scheduling, and conduct of visitations and services.
- Prepares the deceased, including dressing and casketing.
- Places casket in visitation area, adjusts light fixtures, and arranges or supervises arrangement of flowers or plants.
- Directs and ushers families and services attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.
- Supervises and assists in the transportation of client families to ensure a timely departure and arrival.
- Arranges and coordinates shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.
- Prepares or obtains materials in preparation for service. This includes: flags, prayer cards, acknowledgement cards, nameboards, service programs, etc., and scanning, arranging and burning DVD projects.
- Works on-call /first call, as needed.
- Appropriately uses Corporate Support resources.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Referral program
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently a licensed Funeral Director Apprentice?
- Do you have any moving violations within the last 3 years?
- Are you currently enrolled in a mortuary program or will be starting fall semester?
Language:
Work Location: In person
