Funeral Director/Embalmer

Sci Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 140,405,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account with Company/HS

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 2%

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sci Corp in Chicago seeks experienced funeral service professionals to support families through planning and arrangements, including on-call duties and ceremonies. The role involves embalming and preparation of remains, with emphasis on compassionate client service.

Responsibilities include contract negotiation, interment/cremation coordination, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A state-mandated mortuary education pathway and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Mortuary science program completion as required by state law.
• Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Take on-call calls, interact with families, provide initial details, and manage transfers.
• Care for the deceased respectfully, including embalming, dressing, cosmetics, and preparation of remains.
• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in line with company policies.
• Negotiate funeral contracts and handle related agreements and payments.
• Inform families of veterans services and ensure delivery of selected services.
• Arrange interment or cremation and confirm service authorization.
• Oversee funeral service logistics (parking, ushering, transport, chapel/cemetery activities).
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and aftercare when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Compassion and integrity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science degree or equivalent

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

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