Compassionate Funeral Director & Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a compassionate Funeral Associate to support families under the guidance of a licensed funeral director. You will handle calls, assist with arrangements, and help coordinate cremation, burial, and memorial services.

In this role you will ensure respectful treatment of individuals, manage contracts and payments in line with company policy, and assist at ceremonies and visitations, deliveries, and setup, always upholding legal and regulatory

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in or completed a mortuary science program as required by state law.
• Experience or exposure in funeral home settings preferred.
• Must meet state licensing requirements and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Takes first calls, talks with families, answers questions, provides initial details, and conducts transfers.
• Supervises and cares for the deceased with respect, performing embalming prep and related tasks.
• Organizes funeral and memorial ceremonies in alignment with company policies.
• Negotiates and enters funeral contracts, handles documents and payments.
• Ensures families are informed of veteran recognition services and other offerings.
• Arranges for interment or cremation and oversees service logistics with teams.
• Oversees parking, ushering, vehicle operations, and setup at chapels and cemeteries.
• Ensures compliance with licensing regulations and provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in mortuary science program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a compassionate Funeral Associate to support families under the guidance of a licensed funeral director. You will handle calls, assist with arrangements, and help coordinate cremation, burial, and memorial services.

In this role you will ensure respectful treatment of individuals, manage contracts and payments in line with company policy, and assist at ceremonies and visitations, deliveries, and setup, always upholding legal and regulatory