Funeral Director/Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA with company contribution

Sick leave

Disability insurance (short/long)

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sci Corp in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Funeral Director/Embalmer to support funeral arrangements, cremations, and interment following a loss. You will interact with families, prepare the deceased, and ensure ceremonies are conducted professionally and compassionately.

Responsibilities include handling contracts, payments, and coordinating services per regulatory guidelines, with opportunities to engage with communities and veterans programs. Strong licensing in the state is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of dual degree training in mortuary science as required by state law.
• Must meet licensing requirements in applicable state/province.

Responsibilities

• Takes first calls, talks with families, provides initial details, and conducts transfers.
• Supervises and cares for the deceased with respect, including embalming and cosmetic work.
• Arranges funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, caring manner.
• Negotiates funeral contracts and handles related documents and payments.
• Ensures families are informed of veteran recognition services and arranges interment or cremation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

MS Office knowledge

Religious & fraternal knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dual degree in mortuary science

State board licensing knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and interment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Implements choices made by the families or legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs on-call responsibilities including taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers
• Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts.
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
• Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

Experience

• Embalmer, Apprentice or Funeral Director, Apprentice as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years directly related experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Pay: $31 - $49 USD hourly based on experience

Benefits: Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 60634

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-IL - Chicago