Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, IL, USA$21 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Completion of or current enrollment in a dual-degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science, as required by applicable state or province law and prescribed by the relevant board.
At least six months of experience in a funeral home, crematory, or cemetery is typically required.
Must meet all licensing requirements in the applicable state or province as required by law and prescribed by the relevant board.
A current state- or province-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Basic knowledge of the customs of religious and fraternal organizations is required.
Knowledge of computers and some software, including Microsoft Office Suite, is required.
Must demonstrate compassion and integrity.
Must have communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask and set priorities, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Implement choices made by families’ legal representatives regarding funerals, final disposition of the body, and memorialization under the guidance of a licensed funeral director.
Provide customer service for funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies, and interment to assist families after the loss of a loved one.
Perform on-call duties, including taking first calls, speaking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and conducting transfers.
Care for the deceased respectfully, including verifying identification, obtaining embalming authorization, embalming, dressing, styling hair or applying cosmetics, and preparing cremated remains.
Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Negotiate and enter into funeral contracts; handle contracts and legal documents and collect payments in accordance with company policies.
Inform client families about special recognition and services available for veterans and ensure delivery of selected services.
Arrange interment or cremation of human remains and confirm authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
Assist with and supervise funeral services, including parking cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel, church, and cemetery services, delivering flowers, caskets, urns, photographs, and keepsakes, setting up and removing chairs, and participating in special functions.
Ensure adherence to applicable professional, municipal, state or provincial, and federal licensing authority regulations and rules.
Provide aftercare when a Family Service Counselor is absent.
Share potential pre-need referrals with Family Service Counselors.
Prepare and accurately complete documents and online entries related to services, cremations, and maintenance.
Participate actively in community, religious, and other organizations to retain heritage and grow market share.

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Under the guidance of a licensed funeral director, implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and internment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers
Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts. Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies
Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of or currently enrolled in a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

Experience

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

Certification/Licenses

Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state board
Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required
High level of compassion and integrity
Good communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to multi task and set priorities
Detail oriented

Pay: $21 an hour

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

Postal Code: 62703Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-IL - Springfield

About the Company

Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

SCI is the leading provider of death care products and services in North America, operating funeral homes and cemeteries under the Dignity Memorial brand. It offers end-of-life services such as funeral planning, cremation, and cemetery property and services, delivering a consistent experience under Dignity Memorial. Its large, geographically diverse footprint with a mix of standalone and combined funeral-home/cemetery locations gives broad access and a standardized service offering. Its goal is to serve families with comprehensive, value-based death care and maintain market leadership in North America.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1962

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