Apprentice

gpac; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits and retirement

Work-life balance

Team-oriented culture

Relocation assistance

Job summary

gpac LLC. in Utah is seeking a Funeral Director or Apprentice to join a well-established funeral home in Salt Lake City. The role emphasizes family care, arrangements, and service coordination with a culture of compassion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has funeral service experience or is pursuing licensure, plus strong communication and organizational skills, with relocation assistance potentially available.

Qualifications

• Funeral service experience in arrangements, directing, or family care preferred.
• Current Funeral Director licensure is valued; motivated apprentices will be considered.
• Relationship-driven with outstanding communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with families while guiding end-of-life decisions.
• Lead arrangement conferences and create personalized funeral, memorial, and cremation experiences.
• Coordinate all service aspects to ensure a smooth family experience.
• Serve as main point of contact between families and service providers.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with precision and care.
• Provide compassionate guidance throughout every stage of the process.
• Contribute to a collaborative, family-focused culture.
• Represent the firm with professionalism and empathy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Funeral Director licensure

Job description

FUNERAL DIRECTOR or APPRENTICE

A highly respected and well-established funeral home is looking to add a Funeral Director or Apprentice to its growing team.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement offerings
• Work-life balance
• Collaborative, team-focused culture
• Join a highly respected and established firm with a strong community reputation
• Family-facing role with an emphasis on arrangements, service coordination, and exceptional care
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
• Relocation assistance available

What You'll Do

• Build meaningful relationships with families while helping them navigate important end-of-life decisions
• Lead arrangement conferences and create personalized funeral, memorial, and cremation experiences
• Coordinate all aspects of services to ensure a smooth and exceptional family experience
• Serve as the primary point of communication between families and service providers
• Manage required documentation and compliance-related responsibilities with precision and attention to detail
• Deliver compassionate guidance and support throughout every stage of the process
• Contribute to a collaborative, family-focused culture alongside an experienced team
• Represent the firm with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to excellence

Who You Are

• Funeral service experience in arrangements, directing, or family care preferred
• Current Funeral Director licensure is valued, though motivated apprentices will also be considered
• Relationship-driven professional with outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to serving families with excellence
• Self-starter who can effectively balance priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional presence with a strong commitment to teamwork and service
• Valid driver's license required
• Open to making Southwest Colorado home and becoming part of the local community

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Funeral Director motivated Apprentice who is looking for stability, a strong team environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community in western Colorado.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.