Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer

Mid America Mortuary Svc; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick days

Health insurance

Elective Dental insurance

Elective Vision Insurance

Job summary

Mid America Mortuary Svc is seeking a Funeral Director Apprentice to learn under licensed funeral directors and assist with all aspects of funeral service operations. You will help with transportation, care of decedents, visitations, and funeral services, while gaining experience toward licensure as a funeral director and embalmer.

The role requires professionalism, compassion, attention to detail, and strict adherence to federal and state laws, OSHA regulations, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 75lbs+.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation and care of decedents.
• Prepare and set up for visitations and funeral services.
• Assist with embalming and other preparation procedures as permitted by law.
• Support funeral directors in making arrangements with families.
• Participate in on-call rotation including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Collaborate with families, coworkers, vendors, and other service providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Professional appearance

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science

Job description

The Funeral Director Apprentice works under the supervision and direction of licensed funeral directors to learn and assist with all aspects of funeral service operations. Responsibilities include assisting with the transportation and care of decedents, preparing and setting up for visitations and funeral services, assisting with embalming and other preparation procedures as permitted by law, and supporting funeral directors in making arrangements with families.

The Apprentice will assist with funeral and memorial services, transportation, documentation, vendor coordination, facility preparation, and other operational duties while developing the knowledge and skills necessary for licensure as a funeral director and embalmer. The position requires professionalism, compassion, attention to detail, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, OSHA regulations, and company policies and procedures.

The Apprentice will participate in an on-call rotation as required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and will work collaboratively with funeral directors, coworkers, families, vendors, and other service providers. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with community outreach, preplanning education, facility and vehicle upkeep, and other duties necessary to support the funeral home’s daily operations and the families it serves.

Requirements & Qualifications

Applicants must have a flexible schedule, professional appearance, good attitude, and be a team player. The candidate must share in the idea of growing market and maintaining a premier level of customer satisfaction.

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 75lbs+

Compensation And Benefits May Include

• Paid vacation and sick days
• Health insurance
• Elective Dental insurance
• Elective Vision Insurance