Funeral Director Apprentice

Service Corporation International•Spokane, WA

1d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. JOB RESPONSBILITIES 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. Completes and accurately prepares all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry. Advise client families of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services. Learns how to arrange for the cremation of human remains. Performs a variety of tasks which may include: Verifying identification of the deceased Confirming authorization to proceed with the service arrangements Confirming authorization for cremation Transfer of cremated remains Releasing cremated remains Delivery of urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families Receiving urns, and other supplies, to place into inventory Provides aftercare in absence of Services Manager. Aftercare includes delivery of: Documentation Stationery Information on insurance, health benefits and pension. Assist At-Need families with pre-arrangement opportunities. Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed. Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma)
Completion of, or currently enrolled, a degree from an American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accredited program or education and experience sufficient to fulfill applicable state requirements for Funeral Director Apprenticeship.
Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery
Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state board
Valid driver’s license
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

Responsibilities

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.
Completes and accurately prepares all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry.
Advise client families of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services.
Learns how to arrange for the cremation of human remains.
Performs a variety of tasks which may include: Verifying identification of the deceased Confirming authorization to proceed with the service arrangements Confirming authorization for cremation Transfer of cremated remains Releasing cremated remains Delivery of urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families Receiving urns, and other supplies, to place into inventory
Provides aftercare in absence of Services Manager. Aftercare includes delivery of: Documentation Stationery Information on insurance, health benefits and pension.
Assist At-Need families with pre-arrangement opportunities.
Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed.
Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.