Compassionate Cremation Technician

Service Corporation International; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains and ensure cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and regulations. The role requires attention to documentation, licenses, and safety practices while maintaining logs and chain of custody.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to state laws, and accurate operation of cremation equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science where required by state law.
• Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all tasks involved in the cremation process.
• Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate.
• Completes all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance.
• Adheres to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to the cremation of human remains.
• Maintains all company logs/reports and required state-specific reports.
• Maintains all chain of custody paperwork.
• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
• Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver/release cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authority.
• Other duties as directed by management

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Detail oriented

Multi tasking

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Mortuary science program

Tools

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Service Corporation International in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains and ensure cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and regulations. The role requires attention to documentation, licenses, and safety practices while maintaining logs and chain of custody.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to state laws, and accurate operation of cremation equipment.