Funeral Director Apprentice

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JOB RESPONSBILITIES    

• Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

• Learns to negotiate and create acceptable funeral contracts.

• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of monies or insurance in accordance with company policies.

• Completes and accurately prepares all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry.

• Advise client families of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services.

• Learns how to arrange for the cremation of human remains.

• Performs a variety of tasks which may include:

  • Verifying identification of the deceased

  • Confirming authorization to proceed with the service arrangements

  • Confirming authorization for cremation

  • Transfer of cremated remains

  • Releasing cremated remains

  • Delivery of urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families

  • Receiving urns, and other supplies, to place into inventory

• Provides aftercare in absence of Services Manager. Aftercare includes delivery of:

  • Documentation

  • Stationery

  • Information on insurance, health benefits and pension.

• Assist At-Need families with pre-arrangement opportunities.

• Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed.

• Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma)

• Completion of, or currently enrolled, a degree from an American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accredited program or education and experience sufficient to fulfill applicable state requirements for Funeral Director Apprenticeship.

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery

Certification/Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state board

• Valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required

• High level of compassion and integrity

• Good communication skills

• Problem solving skills

• Ability to multi task and set priorities

Work CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

• Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

• Professional Dress is required when in contact with families. 

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day

• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises

• Travel up to 25%

Compensation:

Salary: $22/hr. - $24/hr.

Benefits:

Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program