Funeral Director Apprentice: Ceremonies, Care & Contracts

Sci Corp; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in New Bern, NC seeks a compassionate associate to support families after a loss. You will learn from Funeral Directors how to arrange ceremonies, negotiate contracts, and coordinate services with vendors.

This role involves direct interaction with client families, handling paperwork, honoring special requests, and ensuring dignified care of the deceased. Training covers memorialization, interment or cremation, and post-service follow-up.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of or current enrollment in a mortuary program for at least six months.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally and in line with company policies.
• Learns to negotiate and create funeral contracts.
• Handles contracts, legal documents and collections per policy.
• Ensures client families are informed of veterans recognition/services and coordinates delivery of these services.
• Confirms authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
• Verifies identity of the deceased and authorization for embalming.
• Assists with interment or cremation arrangements.
• Adheres to company and regulatory requirements and standards.

Skills

MS Office

Compassion and integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking and prioritization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Mortuary college or tech school (≥6 months)

Job description

Sci Corp in New Bern, NC seeks a compassionate associate to support families after a loss. You will learn from Funeral Directors how to arrange ceremonies, negotiate contracts, and coordinate services with vendors.

This role involves direct interaction with client families, handling paperwork, honoring special requests, and ensuring dignified care of the deceased. Training covers memorialization, interment or cremation, and post-service follow-up.