In-Training Funeral Director

Service Corporation International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Service Corporation International in New York, NY seeks a funeral services associate to learn and perform duties supporting families through loss, coordinating ceremonies, contracts, and aftercare with compassion and professionalism. You will assist with removals, prepare documents, coordinate services, and help with arrangements while adhering to policy and licensing standards.

Prior experience is not required beyond a minimum of 6 months in funeral service support; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school.
• Licensing requirements as per state law; must meet licensing requirements and hold a valid driver’s license.

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 collection of monies or insurance.
• Inform families of veterans recognition/services and ensure delivery.
• Verify deceased identification and authorization for embalming.
• Arrange for interment or cremation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with removals, transfers, and preparation activities.
• Coordinate parking, ushering, and driving funeral vehicles.
• Assist at chapel, church services, cemetery, and at special functions.
• Provide aftercare documentation and information on insurance and benefits.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment in mortuary college or technical school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Service Corporation International in New York, NY seeks a funeral services associate to learn and perform duties supporting families through loss, coordinating ceremonies, contracts, and aftercare with compassion and professionalism. You will assist with removals, prepare documents, coordinate services, and help with arrangements while adhering to policy and licensing standards.

Prior experience is not required beyond a minimum of 6 months in funeral service support; strong communication and