Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice

Job summary

The Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice assists families with funeral arrangements, cremations, and memorial services while providing compassionate support. They are responsible for the respectful care of the deceased, including embalming and preparation, as well as managing legal contracts and documentation.

Job details

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Under the guidance of a licensed funeral director, implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and internment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts. Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education High School diploma or equivalent Completion of or currently enrolled in a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science Experience Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery Certification/Licenses Must meet all licensing requirements Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required High level of compassion and integrity Good communication skills Problem solving skills Ability to multi task and set priorities Detail oriented Postal Code: S0G 5H0 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: CA-SK - Wolseley

What you’ll do

The Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice assists families with funeral arrangements, cremations, and memorial services while providing compassionate support. They are responsible for the respectful care of the deceased, including embalming and preparation, as well as managing legal contracts and documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in or have completed a mortuary science program. A valid driver's license and the ability to meet all professional licensing requirements are mandatory.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Embalming
• Funeral arrangements
• Customer service
• Contract negotiation
• Legal documentation
• Cremation services
• Interment coordination
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Multi-tasking
• Detail oriented
• MS Office Suite
• Funeral Arrangements
• Good Driving Record
• Valid Driver's License
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Cosmetics
• Problem Solving
• Market Share
• Microsoft Office
• Mortuary Science
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Funeral Services
• Cremation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
• Funeral Assistant / Attendant
• Undertakers and Embalmers
• Funeral Attendants