Funeral Director Apprentice- Walker Funeral Homes

Landmark Funeral Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Landmark Funeral Group invites applicants to join Walker Funeral Homes on-site to learn all aspects of funeral service under licensed directors. You’ll assist with family meetings, planning personalized services, and handling documentation with care and professionalism.

You will gain hands-on experience in embalming preparation, visitations, and coordination, while developing licensure-ready skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited mortuary school.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state apprentice/intern registration or license.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, service-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed funeral directors in meeting with families to plan personalized funeral, memorial, and cremation services.
• Support families with service options, merchandise selections, personalization, and required documentation.
• Provide compassionate communication and assistance throughout the arrangement and service process.
• Assist with planning and coordinating visitations, funerals, memorial services, and graveside services.
• Collaborate with clergy, cemeteries, healthcare providers, vendors, and community partners.
• Help coordinate service details and team preparation for a seamless family experience.
• Assist with embalming, dressing, casketing, and other preparation activities under supervision.
• Support removals, transfers, and respectful handling of the deceased.
• Maintain preparation areas in safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate service

Willingness to learn

Education

Accredited mortuary school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Funeral home software

Job description

Landmark Funeral Group is a trusted provider of compassionate, professional funeral and memorial services. Families rely on us during their most difficult moments, and we take pride in delivering care with dignity, respect, and precision.

As part of Landmark Funeral Group, this position supports our operating partner, Walker Funeral Homes where this role will be based and contribute day-to-day.

Every role at Walker Funeral Homes supports our mission of serving families with excellence. Our team members understand that the details matter — from the way we communicate with a family to the way we coordinate each step of the service process. We value compassion, professionalism, reliability, and a calm presence.

Role Overview

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of funeral service while working alongside experienced, licensed funeral directors. From supporting families during difficult moments to coordinating meaningful services and learning the technical aspects of funeral care, you'll develop the skills, knowledge, and professional judgment needed to build a successful career in funeral service.

We're looking for someone who leads with compassion, values attention to detail, and is eager to learn while making a positive difference for the families and communities we serve.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful work supporting families and local communities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact during important life events
• Growing organization committed to service excellence
• Culture built on compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and integrity

What You'll Do

Family Care & Arrangements

• Assist licensed funeral directors in meeting with families to plan personalized funeral, memorial, and cremation services
• Support families with service options, merchandise selections, personalization, and required documentation.
• Provide compassionate communication and assistance throughout the arrangement and service process.

Funeral Service Coordination

• Assist with planning and coordinating visitations, funerals, memorial services, and graveside services
• Collaborate with clergy, cemeteries, healthcare providers, vendors, and other community partners
• Help coordinate service details, logistics, and team preparation to ensure a seamless experience for families.

Preparation & Care of the Deceased

• Assist with embalming, restorative art, dressing, casketing, and other preparation activities as permitted by applicable law and under required supervision.
• Support removals, transfers, and the respectful handling and identification of the deceased.
• Maintain preparation areas in accordance with safety, sanitation, and professional standards.

Cremation & Documentation

• Assist with cremation arrangements, authorizations, scheduling, and coordination through final disposition.
• Prepare and maintain accurate case records, permits, and required documentation under appropriate supervision.
• Follow applicable regulations and established procedures for identification, chain of custody, and confidentiality.

Professional Development & Community Engagement

• Learn from experienced funeral directors while developing the technical and interpersonal skills required for licensure
• Build professional relationships with families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Represent the funeral home with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional service.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited mortuary school.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state apprentice/intern registration, permits, or licenses.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, service-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive situations.
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and work under the supervision of licensed funeral directors.
• Ability to use or learn funeral home software, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and related business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in funeral service, customer service, healthcare, hospitality, or a related field.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts

Landmark is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.