Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
Core
Implements family choices regarding funeral arrangements, final disposition, and memorialization under the guidance of a licensed funeral director.
Role type
Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
Builds
Funeral services, cremation ceremonies, and interment arrangements
Domain
Mortuary science and funeral services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Embalming, dressing and styling, hair styling, cosmetics application, contract negotiation, legal document handling, payment collection, ceremony coordination, vehicle operation, interment/cremation logistics, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Knowledge of religious and fraternal organization customs, computer proficiency (MS Office), multi-tasking, prioritization, detail orientation
Responsibilities
Taking initial calls and conducting transfers, verifying identification and obtaining embalming authorization, performing embalming, preparing cremated remains, arranging and conducting funeral/memorial ceremonies, negotiating funeral contracts, handling legal documents and payments, ensuring veteran recognition services, arranging interment or cremation, supervising parking and ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel/church/cemetery services, delivering flowers/caskets/urns, setting up/removing chairs, completing service documentation, providing aftercare in absence of counselor, sharing pre-need referrals, community engagement
Seniority
Apprentice, entry-level training