Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer

2 weeks ago

Portland, United States Terry Family Funeral Home Full time

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 transfers
  • Lifting of deceased human remains
  • Performs technical embalming services and cosmetology
  • 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


Performs or assists with funeral services by:

  • Driving funeral vehicles
  • Ushering and assisting at chapel and church services and at the cemetery
  • Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
  • Assists with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
  • Receive caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory and carrying out any other responsibilities that may be reasonably delegated by management


Requirements & 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 code


Experience:

  • Previous funeral home experience a plus.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Reliable Transportation, Good driving record and valid driver’s license
  • Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
  • High level of compassion and integrity
  • Superior problem solving skills
  • Ability to multi task and set priorities
  • Detail oriented
  • MS Office
  • Professional and team player


Compensation:

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 year
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 100% Paid Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance for Employee
  • Removal stipend/After hours (optional), On-call Cellphone stipend


Job 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)
  • Overtime
  • On call nights
  • Weekends as needed


Work Location: In person

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