Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice

Northstar-Memorial-Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Job summary

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice to join our team at Resthaven Funeral Home in Frederick, MD. Here, we celebrate the above-and-beyond ethos of our team, encouraging collaboration in every aspect of our work.

Responsibilities include conducting services under a Funeral Director, embalming and preparation, and maintaining proper chain of custody. Qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and enrollment in an accredited

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Recently completed or currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary program.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for the memorial services profession.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client families receive a high level of service that is consistent with the standards of NorthStar Memorial Group under the guidance of the Funeral Director.
• Conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in an honorable manner for the family.
• Help ensure the proper chain of custody is maintained throughout the preparation process
• Handle the removal process of the departed in a professional manner
• Assist with the preparation of the deceased including dressing, casketing, and restoring
• Complete embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased, under the guidance of the Funeral Director

Skills

Compassionate customer service

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Follow procedures and regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary program enrollment

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice to join our team at Resthaven Funeral Home in Frederick, MD. United by a common desire to serve, Funeral Directors and Embalmers at NorthStar share a pride in their profession that extends beyond the workday. Here, we celebrate the above-and-beyond ethos of our team, encouraging collaboration in every aspect of our work. Joining NorthStar Memorial Group means becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and respect for the deceased and their families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client families receive a high level of service that is consistent with the standards of NorthStar Memorial Group under the guidance of the Funeral Director.
• Conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in an honorable manner for the family.
• Help ensure the proper chain of custody is maintained throughout the preparation process
• Handle the removal process of the departed in a professional manner
• Assist with the preparation of the deceased including dressing, casketing, and restoring
• Complete embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased, under the guidance of the Funeral Director

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Recently completed or currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary program
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for the memorial services profession
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the industry

Compensation range of $18-22.50/hr.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.