Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice

Service Corporation International; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company ·;

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an on-call Funeral Associate in Springfield, IL to support families with funeral and cremation arrangements under the guidance of a licensed funeral director.

Your role includes receiving first calls, coordinating services, managing paperwork and contracts, supervising ceremonial operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while providing compassionate, personalized service to grieving families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in mortuary science program as required by state law.
• Minimum six months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery.
• Current driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province.

Responsibilities

• Take first calls, talk with families, provide initial details, and guide arrangements.
• Supervise and care for the deceased with respect and perform embalmings, dressing, cosmetics.
• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally.
• Negotiate and enter into funeral contracts; handle contracts and payments.
• Communicate available veteran recognition/services and ensure delivery.
• Arrange interment or cremation of remains and secure necessary authorizations.
• Supervise funeral service logistics (parking, ushering, transport, chapel); assist at cemetery and other functions.
• Comply with licensing rules and regulations and provide aftercare as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Multitasking & prioritization

Detail oriented

Compassion and integrity

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dual degree in mortuary science (or related field)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Under the guidance of a licensed funeral director, implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and internment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfersSupervises 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 remainsArranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and proceduresNegotiates and enters into funeral contracts. Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policiesEnsures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/servicesArranges for the interment or cremation of human remainsConfirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangementsSupervises/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 functionsEnsures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rulesProvides aftercare in absence of Family Service CounselorEnsures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service CounselorsPrepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenanceRetains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh School diploma or equivalentCompletion of or currently enrolled in 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 boardExperienceTypically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemeteryCertification/LicensesMust meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state boardCurrent state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customsKnowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite requiredHigh level of compassion and integrityGood communication skillsProblem solving skillsAbility to multi task and set prioritiesDetail orientedPay: $21 an hourBenefits: 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 ProgramPostal Code: 62703Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-IL - Springfield