Compassionate Funeral Director & Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company ·;

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an on-call Funeral Associate in Springfield, IL to support families with funeral and cremation arrangements under the guidance of a licensed funeral director.

Your role includes receiving first calls, coordinating services, managing paperwork and contracts, supervising ceremonial operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while providing compassionate, personalized service to grieving families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in mortuary science program as required by state law.
• Minimum six months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery.
• Current driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province.

Responsibilities

• Take first calls, talk with families, provide initial details, and guide arrangements.
• Supervise and care for the deceased with respect and perform embalmings, dressing, cosmetics.
• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally.
• Negotiate and enter into funeral contracts; handle contracts and payments.
• Communicate available veteran recognition/services and ensure delivery.
• Arrange interment or cremation of remains and secure necessary authorizations.
• Supervise funeral service logistics (parking, ushering, transport, chapel); assist at cemetery and other functions.
• Comply with licensing rules and regulations and provide aftercare as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Multitasking & prioritization

Detail oriented

Compassion and integrity

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dual degree in mortuary science (or related field)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking an on-call Funeral Associate in Springfield, IL to support families with funeral and cremation arrangements under the guidance of a licensed funeral director.

Your role includes receiving first calls, coordinating services, managing paperwork and contracts, supervising ceremonial operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while providing compassionate, personalized service to grieving families.