Apprentice Funeral DirectorEmbalmer

DENVER ROLLER INC•West Memphis, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed funeral director and/or embalmer, assists with all aspects of a funeral and its attendant services in a manner deemed to fit the Roller image of excellent service. This role involves assisting families with funeral arrangements, coordinating funeral services, handling clerical tasks, transporting deceased individuals, performing embalming, and maintaining facilities and equipment. The position requires computer skills for reports and technical funeral service items, as well as community involvement.

Requirements

High school diploma plus additional training as provided by the funeral home and Denver Roller Incorporated.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the manager, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the funeral service, including embalming and cosmetology.
Basic knowledge of general office procedures and operation of appropriate equipment.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Computer skills are required.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills; compassionate understanding and ability to deal with all aspects of grief.
State registration and certification as a funeral home director.
Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

Assists in arranging funerals with families, schedules, organized and directs all the steps of a funeral including: flowers, pallbearers, minister, order of service, cars, music, etc.
Assists with monuments including ordering, pricing and setting where appropriate.
In some cases assist with the clerical and record keeping tasks such as monthly reports, death certificates and VA benefits.
Picks up the remains of deceased from the place of death and transports them to the funeral home.
Embalms the body in an appropriate and professional manner that meets the high standards of Denver Roller, Incorporated.
Dresses the body and uses cosmetics to achieve the desired appearance for viewing.
Abides by Denver Roller, Incorporated policies and regulatory agency rules regarding the correct embalming and handling of the body.
Maintains clean and antiseptic facilities and equipment.
Abides by OHSA regulations in the care of hazardous chemicals.
Computer skills that allow you to assist with information, reports and other technical related funeral service items, i.e. DVDs, scanning pictures etc.
Assist in keeping the funeral home and equipment neat and clean.
Order vaults when appropriate and maintains inventory when requested.
Greet the public as well as assist with visitation when necessary.
Be active in community functions and activities.