Funeral Service Apprentice - Learn, Serve, Grow

Landmark Funeral Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Landmark Funeral Group invites applicants to join Walker Funeral Homes on-site to learn all aspects of funeral service under licensed directors. You’ll assist with family meetings, planning personalized services, and handling documentation with care and professionalism.

You will gain hands-on experience in embalming preparation, visitations, and coordination, while developing licensure-ready skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited mortuary school.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state apprentice/intern registration or license.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, service-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed funeral directors in meeting with families to plan personalized funeral, memorial, and cremation services.
• Support families with service options, merchandise selections, personalization, and required documentation.
• Provide compassionate communication and assistance throughout the arrangement and service process.
• Assist with planning and coordinating visitations, funerals, memorial services, and graveside services.
• Collaborate with clergy, cemeteries, healthcare providers, vendors, and community partners.
• Help coordinate service details and team preparation for a seamless family experience.
• Assist with embalming, dressing, casketing, and other preparation activities under supervision.
• Support removals, transfers, and respectful handling of the deceased.
• Maintain preparation areas in safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate service

Willingness to learn

Education

Accredited mortuary school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Funeral home software

Job description

Landmark Funeral Group invites applicants to join Walker Funeral Homes on-site to learn all aspects of funeral service under licensed directors. You’ll assist with family meetings, planning personalized services, and handling documentation with care and professionalism.

You will gain hands-on experience in embalming preparation, visitations, and coordination, while developing licensure-ready skills in a supportive team environment.