Funeral Service Apprentice: Compassionate Ceremony & Care

Service Corporation International; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Ormond Beach, FL is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Attendant to help coordinate funeral and memorial ceremonies with professionalism and empathy, ensuring families receive respectful care.

You will learn to manage contracts, transportation, and service setup, while assisting at chapels, cemeteries, and during aftercare, all in accordance with company policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Enrollment in Mortuary Science program or related degree is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally and with care.
• Learns to negotiate and create funeral contracts.
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collections per policy.
• Informs families about veterans recognition services and delivers selected services.
• Confirms authorization to proceed with service arrangements.
• Verifies identity of the deceased and authorization for embalming.
• Arranges interment or cremation of remains.
• Performs duties such as removals, dressing, casketing, and service coordination.
• Assists with transportation, parking, ushering, and cemetery duties.
• Provides aftercare information on insurance, benefits, and pre-arrangements.

Skills

Compassion & integrity

Strong communication

Multitasking

Customer service

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment in mortuary science program

Licensed or eligible for licensure (where required)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Service Corporation International in Ormond Beach, FL is seeking a compassionate Funeral Service Attendant to help coordinate funeral and memorial ceremonies with professionalism and empathy, ensuring families receive respectful care.

You will learn to manage contracts, transportation, and service setup, while assisting at chapels, cemeteries, and during aftercare, all in accordance with company policies and state regulations.