Apprentice Funeral Director

Carriage Services; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider in Lawton, Oklahoma, seeks an experienced Funeral Director/Embalmer. The successful candidate will arrange personalized memorial services, ensure compliance with regulations, and actively engage with the community. Responsibilities include conducting ceremonies and overseeing staff professionalism. Applicants must have a valid Funeral Director/Embalmer license or ability to obtain it, and a strong commitment to client service. Full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Funeral Director or Embalmer.
• Valid Funeral Director/Embalmer license in Oklahoma or ability to obtain it.
• Willingness to participate in market share growth.

Responsibilities

• Meet with client families for personalized memorial services.
• Ensure all paperwork aligns with laws and regulations.
• Conduct memorial services consistently.
• Participate in on-call duties as needed.
• Direct support staff to maintain professionalism.

Skills

Experience as a Funeral Director/Embalmer

Valid Funeral Director/Embalmer License

Valid state issued driver's license

Community involvement skills

Job description

Career Opportunities with Carriage Services

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Funeral Directors & Embalmers work with client families to arrange memorial services, presenting all options and ensuring experiences of the highest quality. We count on our directors to exemplify our core values, providing the most professional and ethical service possible.

Job Type: Full-Time

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Funeral Director/Embalmer or an Apprentice that is near the end of school that we could transition into a funeral director once all qualifications are met
• Valid Funeral Director/Embalmer License and/or the ability to obtain license in the state of employment.
• Valid state issued driver's license in good standing and acceptable driving record; and
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.

Job Duties

• Meets with client families to listen and arrange personalized memorial services.
• Ensures all files and paperwork are timely and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conducts and attends services regularly.
• Understand and implements company provided training.
• Works on-call/first call, as needed.
• Utilizes systems to review merchandise options, enter contracts and complete necessary forms.
• Directs employees to ensure they meet a high standard of professionalism and service level.
• Appropriately uses corporate support.
• Maintains open and effective communication and accurate, up-to-date client files; and
• Participation in community events, groups and/or organizations

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors. Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.

Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.

Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Performance of this position’s duties may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling.

This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens.

Must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.