Funeral Service Apprentice: Compassionate Client Support

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA — Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA — Health Savings Account

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida seeks a dedicated associate to assist families after the loss of a loved one. You will learn to arrange ceremonies, communicate options, and ensure respectful handling of paperwork and arrangements, while supporting families through difficult times.

Role requires compassion, solid communication, basic computer skills, and willingness to work varied hours. Training is provided, with potential for advancement in a compassionate, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of or enrollment in a mortuary college or mortuary science program.
• Typically requires minimum 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery.

Responsibilities

• Learn to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies professionally and in line with policies.
• Learn to negotiate and create acceptable funeral contracts.
• Handle contracts, legal documents, and collection of monies or insurance.
• Inform families of veterans services and ensure delivery of related recognitions.
• Coordinate and assist with funeral service, visitation, and cemetery arrangements.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Mortuary program enrollment

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida seeks a dedicated associate to assist families after the loss of a loved one. You will learn to arrange ceremonies, communicate options, and ensure respectful handling of paperwork and arrangements, while supporting families through difficult times.

Role requires compassion, solid communication, basic computer skills, and willingness to work varied hours. Training is provided, with potential for advancement in a compassionate, client-focused environment.