Cremation Technician - Compassionate Operations

sci; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Crematory Operator to join our operations team. You will receive and process human remains, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing remains for cremation, maintaining equipment, and handling cremated remains with care. It requires compassion, integrity, and strict adherence to procedures in a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of program in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state law.
• Minimum 1–3 months of apprentice experience.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased respectfully while performing cremation tasks.
• Receives remains and ensures documentation and visual ID are complete.
• Completes required documentation for cremation and equipment maintenance.
• Adheres to licensing regulations applicable to cremation of human remains.
• Maintains company logs/reports and required state reports.
• Promotes safe work environment and universal precautions.
• Maintains crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver/release cremated remains to funeral home or authority.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Crematory operation

Documentation

Safety awareness

Compassion

Communication

Detail orientation

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Funeral service education

Job description

SCI in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Crematory Operator to join our operations team. You will receive and process human remains, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing remains for cremation, maintaining equipment, and handling cremated remains with care. It requires compassion, integrity, and strict adherence to procedures in a respectful environment.