Terry Family Funeral Home, is currently seeking a Full Time Apprentice Funeral Director / Embalmer to provide customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs. Ensures customer needs are addressed.
Please see required qualifications below before you apply
Specific Responsibilities Include :
- Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
- Learns / performs embalming services
- Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements
- Works on an on-call schedule
Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include :
Removals and transfersLifting of deceased human remainsPerforms technical embalming services and cosmetologyDressing and casketingCoordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitationDelivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client familiesPerforms or assists with funeral services by :
Driving funeral vehiclesUshering and assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemeteryDelivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client familiesAssists with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and propertyReceive caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory and carrying out any other responsibilities that may be reasonably delegated by managementRequirements & Qualifications :
REQUIRED : Ability to obtain an apprenticeship license from the State of Oregon Mortuary & Cemetery Board.REQUIRED Graduation from an accredited school of mortuary science.REQUIRED : Transportation, Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.This position demands a high level of commitment, including reliable and consistent attendance to meet the needs of the families we serve.Professional / Conservative dress codeExperience :
Previous funeral home experience a plus.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Reliable Transportation, Good driving record and valid driver’s licenseStrong interpersonal, written and communication skillsHigh level of compassion and integritySuperior problem solving skillsAbility to multi task and set prioritiesDetail orientedMS OfficeProfessional and team playerCompensation :
Competitive salary, paid time off, paid holidays, health / dental / vision, 401K,
This position is for the candidate to fulfill the apprenticeship program necessary for full licensure. This position is not guaranteed to merge into a licensed funeral director / embalmer position.)
Benefits offered :
Sign on Bonus!3 Weeks - PTO per year9 Paid Holidays100% Paid Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance for EmployeeRemoval stipend / After hours (optional), On-call Cellphone stipendJob Type : Full-time
Pay : From $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Schedule :
Daytime shift Monday-Friday 9 : 00am to 4 : 00-6 : 00pm (depends on viewings scheduled)OvertimeOn call nightsWeekends as neededWork Location : In person
Salary : $18 - $21
