Funeral Director Apprentice — On-Call, Hands-On Training

Vertin; Oostburg (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertin invites applicants for a Funeral Director Apprentice in Wisconsin. You will work with experienced funeral directors to learn the art and responsibility of caring for families, with mentorship and a path toward licensure.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from meeting families to coordinating services, while understanding the operational side of a funeral home. The role emphasizes community care and service to others under the Vertin banner.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and complete the 16-hour funeral director apprenticeship course.
• On-call rotations 3-4 nights per week.
• Age 18 or older and professional appearance required.
• Ability to lift/move 100+ lbs.
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Handle the removal, care, and transport of a decedent with professionalism and integrity.
• Provide transportation to various surrounding communities.
• Safely drive company-owned vehicles to perform first-call transfers of a decedent, following local and state protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Interact professionally and courteously with bereaved family members when performing transfers.
• Keep company vehicles clean and well maintained.
• Follow company dress code.

Skills

Customer Service

Professional appearance

On-call ability

Lifting 100+ lbs

Job description

Vertin invites applicants for a Funeral Director Apprentice in Wisconsin. You will work with experienced funeral directors to learn the art and responsibility of caring for families, with mentorship and a path toward licensure.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from meeting families to coordinating services, while understanding the operational side of a funeral home. The role emphasizes community care and service to others under the Vertin banner.