Funeral Director Apprentice

* Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
* Learns to negotiate and create acceptable funeral contracts
* Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of monies or insurance 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.
* Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
* Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming
* Learns how to arrange for the interment or cremation of human remains
* Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements
* Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include:  + Removals and transfers  + Lifting of deceased human remains  + Dressing and casketing  + Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation  + Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families  + Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items  + Removals and transfers
* Assists with funeral services by:  + Coordinating the parking of cars  + Ushering  + Driving funeral vehicles  + Assisting at chapel and church services  + Assisting at the cemetery  + Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families  + Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items  + Participating at special functions
* Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of:  + Documentation  + Stationery  + Information on insurance, health benefits and pension,  + Pre-arrangements for next of kin
* Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
* High level of compassion and integrity
* Good communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* Ability to multi task and set priorities
* Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
* Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
* Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.
** Benefits:
** Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) Health Savings Account with Company Contribution Sick Leave Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance Dependent Life Insurance SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match Employee Assistance Program
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