Funeral Director Apprentice: Compassionate Care Leader

Socket.dev; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Vertin is seeking a Funeral Director to guide families through meaningful funeral services, cremations, and related tasks with empathy, integrity, and professional precision. You will oversee preparation of the deceased, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with families and networks across satellite locations.

Required licensure as Funeral Director/Embalmer, a Mortuary Science degree, state examinations, and internship completion.

Qualifications

• Degree from Accredited Mortuary Science Program plus additional college credits as required in the applicable state you are working in.
• Successful completion of the National Board Examination
• Successful completion of Internship
• Successful completion of the applicable State Board Examination after internship completion
• Valid Funeral Director and/or Embalmer State Licensure after internship completion
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for the deceased in a respectful manner that adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation to ensure compliance and operational excellence related to funeral services, cremations, and maintenance.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to preparation of the deceased: removal and transfer, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing, and casketing for our metro locations.
• Support trade work for deaths that occur in the surrounding area locations within our network.
• Perform office duties and reporting.
• Provide timely delivery of documents, cards, memorabilia, etc. to the family following the service.
• Assist the family with insurance assignments, paperwork and other related follow-up tasks as needed.
• Share potential preneed referrals with the preplanning specialist.
• Manage merchandise inventory and funeral home supplies.
• Build a strong relationship with the community through active involvement in area organizations and participation in charitable events.
• Utilize engaging local and digital marketing methods for promotion and education purposes.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assist with maintenance of the facility, property, and vehicles.
• Ensure adherence to all professional, state and federal licensing authority, regulations, and rules applicable to funeral service.
• Maintain a good driving record in order to drive funeral vehicles for services, floral delivery, supply pick-up, participation in special functions, and various other duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Mortuary Science Degree

National Board Examination

Internship

State Board Examination

State Funeral Director/Embalmer Licensure

Job description

Vertin is seeking a Funeral Director to guide families through meaningful funeral services, cremations, and related tasks with empathy, integrity, and professional precision. You will oversee preparation of the deceased, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with families and networks across satellite locations.

Required licensure as Funeral Director/Embalmer, a Mortuary Science degree, state examinations, and internship completion.