Funeral Director Apprentice: Compassionate Ceremony & Care

Sci Corp; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Brunswick, GA seeks a Funeral Services Associate under licensed director guidance to coordinate funeral arrangements, cremations and interments with families, ensuring compassion and adherence to laws.

Responsibilities include on-call duties, preparing remains, supervising services, handling contracts and payments, and community outreach to grow pre-need referrals; strong communication and organizational skills required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in or completion of a mortuary science program as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-call responsibilities including taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and transfers.
• Supervises and cares for the deceased with respect, including embalming, dressing, cosmetics, and remains preparation.
• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally according to policies.
• Negotiates funeral contracts and handles contracts, legal documents, and payments.
• Ensures families are informed of veteran recognition services and delivers them.
• Arranges interment or cremation of remains.
• Confirms authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
• Supervises/assists in funeral services: parking, ushering, driving, chapel/cemetery duties, flowers, keepsakes, setup/removal.
• Ensures adherence to licensing regulations.
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor.
• Promotes pre-need referrals with Family Service Counselors.
• Prepares and completes documents and online entries for services.
• Retains heritage and grows market share through community involvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Integrity

Problem solving

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science program enrollment/completion

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Sci Corp in Brunswick, GA seeks a Funeral Services Associate under licensed director guidance to coordinate funeral arrangements, cremations and interments with families, ensuring compassion and adherence to laws.

Responsibilities include on-call duties, preparing remains, supervising services, handling contracts and payments, and community outreach to grow pre-need referrals; strong communication and organizational skills required.